It just so happens that, due to no fault of our own, our teeth become stained and yellow in colour. Food consumption, drinking red wine or coffee or smoking cigarettes can result in teeth losing their natural sparkle and colour and this can call for a teeth whitening treatment. Teeth whitening treatments are available to help people with discoloured teeth feel better about their appearance. The cosmetic treatment removes stains and discolouration and lightens the shade of teeth using peroxide: either carbamide peroxide (CP) or hydrogen peroxide (HP).
Varieties of Teeth Whitening Treatment
There are two options available to people who want teeth whitening treatment: over-the-counter kits and in-chair whitening treatment. Over-the-counter treatments can be bought from your local chemist. They involve attaching two adhesive strips to the upper and lower teeth for an hour and then activating the primary chemical ingredient with a UV light. Rose Dental recommends you book an appointment for in-chair teeth whitening if you want to improve the shade of your teeth, however. Over-the-counter teeth whitening kits can wear down enamel if they are not applied properly and don’t last as long as in-chair treatments.