What Are Stained Teeth?
Stains on the teeth, also known as extrinsic tooth stains, are caused by pigmented particles building up in the layer of enamel that covers the tooth. These stains can be triggered by smoking or drinking coffee, tea, wine, and cola.
What Do Stained Teeth Look Like?
Stained teeth have a discoloured appearance, with the discolouration covering the entire tooth or sometimes showing in patches. It can appear as yellow, brown, grey, or black depending on how long stains have been present.
If your teeth have yellowed or become dull, you may have considered teeth whitening to make them brighter. After all, we associate white teeth with good health.
How Do Stained Teeth Occur?
It’s not uncommon for people to lose brightness in their smiles over time. There may be a specific reason or a combination of factors that contribute to stained teeth. As mentioned, coffee, tea, red wine, and cola are culprits for teeth stains. Smoking is disastrous.
Poor oral hygiene can contribute to the greying of teeth and certain medications such as tetracycline antibiotics may cause stains.
Even older style dental practices may have used dark-coloured restorations such as dental crowns and dental bonding materials which have resulted in stained teeth over time.
What Might Stained Teeth Look Like After Treatment?
Dental whitening treatments may help improve the appearance of stained teeth and potentially provide a brighter smile. Individual results vary significantly and depend on the type and severity of stained teeth, your natural tooth colour, and response to treatment.
How Can You Improve Your Stained Teeth?
Teeth whitening products are designed to lighten the colour of teeth. The process, which is also known as bleaching, brightens the tooth enamel, so it looks lighter and whiter.
The desire for whiter teeth is so widespread that many people whiten their teeth at home using products such as whitening strips, toothpaste, tray kits, and mouthwashes. However, it can be hard to distinguish which of these products are safe for teeth and gums.
The Good Dentist offers professional teeth whitening procedures for stained teeth. Pola is an established teeth whitening system that may help remove stains from tooth surfaces when used appropriately.
Pola Whitening for Stained Teeth
If you’re concerned about the appearance of stained teeth and want to explore brightening options, consider our professional teeth whitening treatment, Pola. We use both the Pola Day and Pola Night products because they work with the staining you have, the results you desire, and the timeframe you want to achieve the results in.
The Good Dentist can provide information about whether a particular product may be suitable for your specific type of stained teeth discolouration. Some products may help with surface stains, while others may address deeper staining issues, though individual results vary.
How Do I Start The Whitening Journey?
On your next visit to us simply inform one of our front desk team that you are interested in whitening your teeth. An assessment can be made during your visit with one of our practitioners, then a digital scan is taken for us to make your custom-fitted whitening trays using our chosen lab.
The beauty of the take-home trays is that you can whiten them on demand. By simply purchasing top-up whitening gel you can brighten your smile before going to a friend’s wedding or wanting to get your smile ‘on’ before a holiday at a fraction of the cost of expensive treatment in the chair.
Teeth whitening is not a substitute for good oral hygiene practices. Brushing twice daily with fluoridated toothpaste, flossing at least once per day, and booking regular check-ups all remain essential components of maintaining an attractive smile after receiving treatment at our practice.
Cost of Pola Teeth Whitening for Stained Teeth
The Good Dentist offers many years of experience in whitening stained teeth. We can provide information about potential outcomes and treatment options following an individual assessment. After consultation, we can advise the cost of the process for you.
Discuss Teeth Whitening With The Good Dentist During Your Next Visit
Our dedicated team can provide information to help you make an informed decision about stained teeth treatment options. Contact us to discuss whether teeth whitening may be suitable for your individual circumstances.
Important Information About Teeth Whitening: Teeth whitening is considered a cosmetic procedure that requires careful consideration. While generally safe when performed with professional supervision, whitening treatments for stained teeth may involve:
- Temporary tooth sensitivity during or after treatment
- Gum irritation if not used properly
- Uneven whitening results
- Limited effectiveness on certain types of stained teeth
- Need for repeat treatments to maintain results
- Potential for increased sensitivity in previously treated teeth
Results from stained teeth whitening treatments vary significantly. Factors affecting outcomes include the cause and severity of your stained teeth, natural tooth colour, age, diet, and individual response to treatment. Please discuss realistic expectations, potential risks, and treatment alternatives with our dental practitioners. Not all types of stained teeth respond equally to whitening treatments.