Tooth Whitening
The teeth whitening tray system has become very popular, and a lot of the smiles you see are as a result of this.
When you watch a movie, what’s the first thing you notice about any Hollywood actor? Is it the gorgeous hair, the beautiful eyes, the smooth skin, the wonderful clothes? If you’re a dentist, of course, the first things that catches your eye are those pearly white teeth. But let’s be honest about it, those teeth didn’t just happen – more often than not there has been some whitening involved!
There’s no doubt that neither our modern lifestyles nor the ageing process are particularly kind to teeth, and they will darken and stain as we age and live. But they don’t have to stay that way – if you’re someone that values having a bright and white smile, there’s a procedure that you can use at home to achieve it.
Here’s how it works: we take an impression of your upper and lower teeth and use this to make a specially designed tray which fits snugly over your teeth. At home, you fill this tray with a whitening gel for two hours a day for two weeks. A close fit means the gel stays in contact with your teeth in the appropriate spots.
It’s not a one-off procedure – over time new staining will occur – but with your tray you can repeat the procedure whenever you feel your dazzling whites need a refresh.
An alternative to whitening is to have veneers done, another way of achieving a brighter and whiter smile.