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Teeth Whitening

Teeth get stained on the surface by food and drinks such as tea, coffee, red wine and tobacco. Smoking can also be a reason behind stained teeth. If you are undergoing certain medication like tetracycline and doxycycline then discoloration of teeth is normal.

This doesn’t mean we must resign ourselves to a lifetime of discolored teeth as modern teeth whitening techniques can restore teeth to their original whiteness. Teeth whitening or “teeth bleaching” is a process of lightening the color of the tooth. It should not be misunderstood with tooth color transformation as it only lightens the existing shade.

Whitening is not a one-time procedure. It needs to be repeated from time to time if you want to maintain the brighter colour. Various measures are advisable that will help you to maintain your brighter smiles.

Why teeth get stained?

There are various reasons due to which teeth become discolored or stained:

•	Incorrect brushing habits that lead to an excessive build-up of tartar •	Drinking dark colored liquids, especially coffee, red wine and cola •	Smoking cigarettes which contain poisonous tar that stains teeth •	Tooth trauma and grinding of teeth which causes damage •	Excessive use of Fluoride

Side Effects:

Despite these you can experience temporary sensitivity, gum irritation. Whitening works best only for natural teeth not for implants, bridges, crowns and dentures.

How to maintain whitening for longer times:

Rinsing your mouth or brushing teeth after eating can preserve your whitening. Teeth are susceptible to beverages, tea, and coffee even after whitening.