Tooth discoloration is caused by many factors. Some reasons could include aging, smoking, certain antibiotics, and staining from food like red wine, cola, tea or coffee. The degree of whiteness that you get from using whitening agents varies from person to person depending on their enamel thickness, tooth structure, age and the type of stains on their teeth.
**Please note existing crowns, onlys, veneers and composite restorations will not change color, therefore many people pay to have restorations redone to match their new, whiter smile.
At Coburg Dentistry we recommend a take-home whitening kit. This kit includes making impressions of your teeth, making you a custom fit bleaching tray to wear for the prescribed time, selecting a whitening agent that will work best for you, show you proper technique for usage and cleaning, and follow up appointments to ensure results are achieved.
During the days you are bleaching and for 48 hours after you have completed the bleaching process, you should avoid consuming things that will stain your teeth. Things to avoid include coffee, red wine, tea, tobacco, and tomato sauces.
It is not uncommon to experience senstivity during and or after the whitening process and sensitivity usually subsides within 1-3 days. Brushing with desensitizing toothpaste three times a day should help reduce sensitivity.
Please remember certain foods, smoking and some medications will stain your teeth and decrease the longevity of the whitening; home touch ups will help increase the longevity of the whitening. Additional whitening agent is available for purchase at the front desk.