Adelaide teeth whitening or dental bleaching is the procedure of lightening the colour of tooth enamel by removing the stains and discolourations that cause discoloured teeth to look dull and worn. Dental whitening can be done by either changing the natural or extrinsic colouration of the enamel and is most often desired when yellow teeth begin to appear over time.
When there is a build-up of plaque on the inside of a tooth, or around the outside of a tooth, these deposits cause the staining of the enamel and the deterioration of the enamel, causing it to become less resistant to acids. This will make it more difficult for your enamel to properly absorb nutrients and the minerals that our bodies need to stay healthy. A person may start to feel tired and weak after consuming a meal containing too much acid, and many foods contain high amounts of acidity in them. When your teeth are stained, these foods and drinks are going into your mouth where they can cause further damage to your teeth and even cause them to become weaker over time.
It is essential to keep your teeth white so they will be strong and resistant to damage. It is also recommended to remove any discoloured teeth before trying any type of Adelaide teeth whitening procedure, as this will help ensure the best results possible. You will also want to try to avoid getting fluoride in your toothpaste or mouthwash. Fluoride is a significant contributor to discolouration and can cause damage to the enamel over time, making tooth whitening necessary to correct this problem.
The first step in tooth whitening is to have the enamel of your teeth professionally whitened. This can be done by an orthodontist or a dentist who specializes in dentistry. An orthodontist will apply a bonding agent on the tooth that is being treated to the surface of your enamel and will bleach your teeth. There are many different products that you can use at home for this procedure, but if you are not sure of what to purchase, it is always a good idea to visit a dentist to ask about the best ones available on the market.
The second step in tooth whitening is to get a bleaching kit that contains both the bleaching agent and a topical cream or gel that you will use to make your teeth appear whiter. Once the bleaching agent is applied to the surface of your enamel, you will then apply a gel or cream that contains peroxide to the surface of your teeth. This will whiten the enamel and will help to restore the enamel’s natural colour.
The third step is the easiest and most inexpensive of all three, and it involves using a whitening toothpaste that contains a whitening agent. The whitening agent will penetrate through your enamel to the stain and whiten it. This is usually done over a period of time but can take weeks or months depending on the amount of staining.