Yellow teeth and teeth staining can have a significant impact on the aesthetic appearance of your smile. Not only can it be unsightly to look at, but it can also affect your self-confidence and the way you feel about your smile. The main cause of yellow teeth is poor oral hygiene. A good dental hygiene routine, regular visits to our dentist in Banbury and a professional cleaning by our hygienist can help you maintain a beautiful white smile.

Sometimes, despite good oral hygiene, there may be other factors that cause your teeth to become yellow or lose their natural shine. Lifestyle choices such as smoking and substance abuse can affect the colour of your teeth. Teeth can also become stained by dietary choices such as excessive intake of sugary drinks, sweets or even beverages such as tea and coffee.

There are two types of staining that can affect your teeth: extrinsic staining and intrinsic staining. Environmental factors such as oral hygiene, lifestyle choices and diet can affect the enamel and cause extrinsic staining of your teeth. However, intrinsic stains can be caused by injury to your mouth or dental issues and affect the dentine of your teeth.

Teeth whitening in the comfort of your own home

Most extrinsic staining can be addressed by teeth whitening procedures here at our dentist in Banbury. Over-the-counter teeth whitening procedures may offer many promises of beautiful white teeth; however, they may not be suitable for you and may have a detrimental impact if used without professional supervision.

Our dentist in Banbury will carry out a full examination of your teeth and gums to make sure that you have no underlying dental issues and that teeth whitening is suitable for you. If our dentist in Banbury is certain that your teeth and gums are healthy and strong, then we may recommend you for a professional clean of your teeth before you undergo teeth whitening here at Amsel and Wilkins. We will then put together a treatment plan for you. You may wish to carry out a home whitening treatment that will help whiten your teeth gradually and effectively in the comfort of your own home.

We will create individually tailored dental trays that are precise and comfortable to wear. We will also provide you with whitening gels that are made up of hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide that act as bleaching agents to break down the stain molecules on your teeth. Home whitening kits are designed to be used over two weeks and, they consist of a day treatment and a night treatment. The day treatment takes approximately 15 minutes during the day whilst the night treatment works overnight whilst you sleep.

Speak to our dentist at Amsel and Wilkins today to find out more about teeth whitening and other cosmetic dental treatments that can help improve the appearance of a smile. By continuing with a good oral hygiene routine and visiting our dentist regularly, you can enjoy and maintain a beautiful, white smile that you can proudly show off to the world very soon.