A sparkling row of white teeth can do wonders for confidence and appearance. Yellowish teeth however, can do the reverse.
Persistent stains or a yellowish tinge on the teeth sometimes cannot be removed with simple dental scaling and polishing. Such deep stains can only be gently removed by teeth whitening procedures by a trained dentist.
Teeth whitening is an increasingly popular dental treatment in Singapore that can drastically improve your appearance and confidence. It is a simple process involving bleaching the teeth with products containing peroxide, making teeth brighter in as little as one teeth whitening appointment by a trained dentist. With teeth whitening, you can rid yourself of stubborn surface stains caused by coffee, tea, cigarettes, wine and other lifestyle choices. Not only does it make teeth look healthier, but teeth whitening could also be beneficial to your oral health by killing bacteria in plaque and gum pockets.
Teeth discolouration is a fairly common problem in Singapore. It occurs when the teeth accumulate stains and tints from sources such as wine, coffee, tea or tobacco – items that are often consumed on a regular basis. However, teeth discolouration can also occur due to teeth ageing – long exposure to acidic foods, brushing your teeth too aggressively or having teeth root infections that cause damage to the teeth’s outer layer. To combat teeth discolouration, patients in Singapore can seek out teeth whitening solutions provided by dentists that offer these services. Other preventative measures such as better oral hygiene and abstaining from regular consumption of acidic foods can also help to reduce the chances of teeth discolouration.
Teeth whitening services in Singapore are considered among the most professional dental procedures around. Patients can expect a consultation with their local dentist to assess their teeth and decide on an effective teeth whitening plan tailored to their specific teeth type and whitening goals.
Usually, teeth whitening can be completed within an hour, depending on the severity of stains or discoloration. During the process, the dentist will first apply a protective gel on your gums before painting on hydrogen peroxide-based teeth whitening gel onto all visible surfaces of your teeth. Afterwards, depending on your chosen procedure, a special light may be used for around 15 minutes to activate the ingredients in the teeth whitening gel. Overall, patients can expect a comfortable and personalised experience during the process.
For chairside whitening, LED or LASER is used to activate the whitening gel over three cycles of about 20 minutes per cycle in the dental office. The result is instantaneous as compared to using home kit whitening.
At-home treatments usually involve using special bleaching trays fitted to your mouth and filled with a professional grade hydrogen peroxide bleaching gel. With this method, you can expect the results to last from six to nine months.
When getting teeth whitening done through a dental practitioner, you’ll have access to stronger concentrations of bleaching agents that can give faster and more dramatic results than what’s available over the counter. The effects of a chairside teeth whitening session performed in various clinics across Singapore will typically last anywhere from six months up to four years but ultimately depends on factors such as lifestyle choices (e.g. excessive drinking coffee) and oral hygiene habits (e.g. proper brushing).
If needed, touch-ups can always be done down the line so don’t worry if there are slight signs of discoloration showing up again over time – these can quickly be addressed via another exam with your dentist.
In Singapore, many dentists will recommend professional dental scaling and polishing which uses specialised tools and techniques to remove plaque build-up from the surface of the teeth. While it cannot actually whiten your tooth colour, this method can remove any surface stains that have accumulated over time. Apart from improving their aesthetic appearance, it also helps reduce sensitivity in people with sensitive gums or enamel wear.
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