Teeth Whitening

Everyone wants a white teeth and healthy smile and Unfortunately, things don’t always go as planned, which explains why teeth whitening is such a popular procedure.

There are two basic types of stains that affect your teeth, and your smile:

Extrinsic stains

Extrinsic stains are on the surface of the tooth. Their causes include:

• Tobacco products
• Foods and drinks such as berries, coffee, tea etc.
• Tartar (which forms when plaque remains on the teeth)

Intrinsic stains

Intrinsic stains are beneath the surface and are difficult to remove. These stains become part of the tooth and can be caused by:

Aging

Excessive fluoride use

Certain medications taken during tooth development

Trauma

The color of teeth can darken with age and accumulation of surface stains. There are a number of whitening options available to consumers. The best way to learn about these is to talk to your dentist. We can explain the pros and cons of whitening toothpastes, at home whitening that occurs under a dentist’s care, and in-office whitening. We will consider your unique oral health conditions and can advise you on which, if any, is a suitable method for whitening your teeth.