whitening

One of the most common questions we’re asked here at Northumberland Dental Care is; does whitening toothpaste actually work? The answer is yes, and no.  Let me explain; there are two types of staining that affect the colour of your teeth: Intrinsic Staining Extrinsic Staining Therefore, yes – they can remove extrinsic staining but no – they will not remove intrinsic staining. What is intrinsic staining? Intrinsic staining happens internally and can be caused by a multitude of factors including; medication taken as a child, trauma or excessive fluoride consumption. As dentine is darker than enamel, as we age, we wear down enamel and expose more dentine; therefore, our teeth appear darker. This is why the neck of the tooth often looks darker as gum recession causes dentine to become exposed, giving the tooth a darker appearance. The only way to remove intrinsic staining is by bleaching your teeth through professional products administered by your dentist containing

From teeth whitening to dental veneers, there are simple and effective cosmetic treatments that will help you to achieve a ‘smile makeover’ Having the ‘perfect smile’ with completely even, white teeth may be rare, but there are plenty of things you can do to improve yours if you opt for a smile makeover. We all have blemishes in our mouths – gaps, staining, crooked or chipped teeth – which we may not be happy with. This can lead us to ‘hide’ our teeth when smiling and can affect our confidence in social or business settings. But thanks to modern dentistry, there are now cosmetic treatments you can get which will fix these issues and go a long way to restoring your smile – and your self-confidence. Consultation When considering a ‘smile makeover’, the first thing to do is talk to your dentist. He or she will be able to advise you on what you can do and what you should do if you want to correct any perceived imperfections in your teeth. Indeed, t

Dental fashion trends, such as ‘grills’ and tattoos, come and go, but should you get them and what harm can they do? From teeth jewellery to fake braces and from flavoured toothpaste to oral piercings, dental fashion trends have been around for decades. But while they may provide you with the look you want, they also may not be good for your teeth and your overall dental health. Here we take a look at some of the more popular trends. American teeth ‘American teeth’ are essentially ones that are so white and straight that they resemble those of Hollywood stars. The look is achieved through using whitening treatments. However, it should be borne in mind that home whitening kits aren’t always effective and may damage teeth and gums. For this reason, it is crucial to use professional whitening kits provided by your dentist. He or she will be able to advise you if whitening is suitable for you. Teeth jewellery This trend has been around for some time and became really popular in t

Teeth whitening with a dentist is the most effective method, so we asked Northumberland Dental Care patient Lara Battigelli to tell us how it transformed her smile People often wonder if teeth whitening toothpaste or kits bought in chemists work as well as a professional treatment. Lara Battigelli, a patient of Dr Jennifer Collins, our Clinical Lead General Dentist here at Northumberland Dental Care, tells us about her results. Why did you decide to get your teeth whitened? I chose to get my teeth whitened because although my teeth were naturally white and bright, I had white spots on my teeth (self-confessed toothpaste eater as a child). Jennifer recommended teeth whitening as although it would temporarily make my white spots whiter, a few days post-bleaching, my own teeth would match more closely and the whiter patches would appear less obvious. Had you tried toothpastes and whitening kits from the chemist? Over the years I have used whitening toothpaste, Crest strips

Teeth whitening with our team in the Ballsbridge and Sandymount areas is an effective way of ensuring you maintain a bright and white smile Teeth whitening is growing in popularity but it is worth bearing in mind that getting it done in a dental practice is safer and produces far better results than kits bought in chemists. Is there teeth whitening near me? Yes, our practice at 58 Northumberland Road in Ballsbridge near Silicon Docks in Dublin 2 now offers excellent and cost-effective treatment. Is there a dentist that does teeth whitening in Dublin 4? Our practice, which is located near Sandymount and Donnybrook, uses a state-of-the-art system to achieve the very best results. How much does teeth whitening cost? Check out a general guide to all our fees in Northumberland Dental Care. Note that some prices may vary depending on the scale of treatment needed. Does teeth whitening work? At Northumberland Dental Care, which is a partner practice of Dental Care