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Teeth whitening is the top requested cosmetic service today. So, what causes our teeth to become, well, not-so-white – and what can you do about it?
First, let’s take a minute to understand tooth discoloration. Teeth can become discolored due staining on the outer surface, or by changes that happen from within the tooth.
- Extrinsic – this is staining of your outer tooth enamel
- Intrinsic – this is a darkening of the dentin from within your tooth. Intrinsic discoloration happens when your tooth is forming and causes include treatment with tetracycline antibiotics and excess fluoride consumption. Additionally, intrinsic discoloration can occur as a result of a tooth injury.
If you have teeth discoloration and are looking for teeth whitening options, it is important to understand the kind of discoloration you have. Many extrinsic stains can be removed with regular visits to your dentist for professional cleanings and diligence with at home oral hygiene.
If your teeth are darkened/stained intrinsically then treatment to the outside of your teeth generally will not be effective. However, your dentist can apply a bleaching material to the inside of your tooth, or in some cases it may be advisable to consider a crown or veneer.
In the vast majority of cases, teeth whitening can be achieved by practicing diligence in your oral hygiene routine at home, regular visits to your dentist, and at-home use of a bleaching gel provided by your dentist. Your dentist can custom-fit a mouth guard that fits comfortably for at-home use and prescribe bleaching gel that has maximum effectiveness that is safe for your personal needs.
The best way to begin teeth whitening is to visit the expert first – your personal dentist! Your dentist knows the condition of your oral health, your sensitivities, and can customize a teeth whitening regime that is just right for you!
To make an appointment for teeth-whitening, or to discuss any of your dental concerns or questions, email us at info@lifestyledental.co.uk , or call us on 01772 717316.
The sun is out and it is summer holiday – does that mean you and your family are spending more time outdoors doing physical activities you don’t regularly do? Most people take advantage of the summer by engaging in sports or other athletic activities – whether purely recreational or using the extra time of the summer to gain additional training for a competitive advantage.
Exercise is extremely healthy for our bodies and it is a good practice to spend time doing physical sports and activities. However, it is important to remember to take proper care of yourself – we often think of things such as hydration, sun-protection, helmets and eye protection, but how regularly do you think about and take care for the protection of your teeth?
A summer sports related injury can easily result in a dental injury leaving you wishing you had taken proper precautions to protect your teeth from permanent damage.
Additionally, since blood supply to the head is abundant, injuries to the mouth typically result in extreme bleeding which can be frightening, and even dangerous if too much blood is lost.
While sports and other physical activities do present a risk for a dental injury, you can easily minimize the risk by using a mouth guard. There are three types of mouth guards to choose from:
- Stock Mouthguards
Stock mouthguards are sold ready-to-use. They are quick, convenient, and the cheapest type of guard – which means, of course, that the level of protection they provide is the least as well. - Mouth-formed Mouthguards
Mouth-formed guards, or “Boil and Bite” Mouthguards, are the most common type of mouthguard used. The appliance is custom fitted by you easily at home and offers a better fit than off-the-shelf stock mouthguards. - Custom Mouthguard
Your dentist can provide you with a custom-fit mouthguard which is formed using custom dental impressions of your mouth. Custom mouthguards are the most expensive option, but provide maximum comfort, and most importantly, the best protection for your teeth.
If you would like to make an appointment for fitting of a custom mouthguard, or to discuss any of your dental concerns or questions, email us at info@lifestyledental.co.uk , or call us on 01772 717316.
IN this blog post we wanted to share what a difference a fixed bridge can make to your life here are some questions answered by a recent patient who underwent this procedure
Here are a few questions answered by a patient who had implants and a fixed bridge, he had a denture prior to this which he no longer need
Question 1: What was the obstacle in your mind that would have prevented you from having this treatment done?
Previously Cost
2: What did you find as a result of having the treatment done?
An enormous improvement in my quality of life.
3: What was the one thing you liked the most about having this treatment or coming to Lifestyle Dental?
I received excellent service over a period of 7 months
4: What would be three other benefits of having this treatment?
A Appearance
B Oral comfort
C NO DENTURES !!!!!
5: Would you recommend Lifestyle Dental to your friends if so why?
Yes certainly, There is a very good “feeling” about the practice and it is extremely well equipped.
R Taylor Blackburn
This Infographic shows what happens when you lose your teeth if your concerned give us a call on 01772 717316
what happens when you loose your teeth
