Smiles form an integral part of our day-to-day lives. They hold the power to influence our popularity among people. They can also increase our chances of getting something we want. It is thus important to maintain a beautiful and perfect smile. As much as we’d like to flash our smiles for the whole world to see, our teeth may have stains and discolourations that may limit us. Nairobi Sterling dental clinic however offers a resole for this, through a teeth whitening procedure.
Stain formation on teeth is a common defect. It is caused by the deposition of plaque on teeth, which leads to the formation of tartar. Tartar is the brownish or light-yellow material that settles on the dentine, giving the tooth a brownish colour. There are two types of staining. Extrinsic stains form on the teeth’s surfaces. They may be a result of exposure of teeth to dark-coloured beverages or food, tobacco or wear and tear. On the other hand, Intrinsic staining happens in the interior of the teeth. It may be from trauma, ageing or excess ingestion of fluoride.
Treatment
Nairobi sterling dental clinic offers several methods for the treatment and management of teeth stains, through tooth whitening. Our team of learned, qualified and certified personnel will examine your teeth to determine whether they are suitable for whitening. Furthermore, they will also help you select the best and most effective method of treatment to use for you. We have various alternative methods, to offer variety and diversity in treatment. This also allows the client to select the best treatment, and which they’re most comfortable with. These methods are:
In-Office whitening- It involves the use of relatively high concentrations of peroxide gel. This gel is applied to the teeth and remains there for about 15-20 minutes intervals. It is then cleaned off, and another one has applied again. This happens for about 1 hour. A paint or rubber dam is used to protect the gums from harm. This method offers a significant colour change in a short period.
Home bleaching- This is used as an alternative to in-office whitening. It is a procedure which involves the patient doing all the whitening themselves, under the guidance of a dentist’s instructions. The patient has a take-home-kit, that contains a gel with lower peroxide concentration. This gel can last longer on teeth, usually for an hour or more. The lower the peroxide concentration, the longer the peroxide can last on teeth.
Toothpaste– The dentist may recommend the use of some types of toothpaste, to help in whitening. These Pastes contain different abrasives. Hydrated silica, sodium bicarbonate, and calcium carbonate to polish and remove surface stains and /or low concentrations of active peroxide to bleach teeth. The silica mechanically scrapes stains off teeth, as it has abrasive abilities.
Micro-abrasion– Here, the dental professional treats stains by use of an instrument that emits a powder, water, and compressed air to remove biofilm, and extrinsic staining. The micro-abrasion tool helps remove the discoloured enamel. This helps to restore a whiter teeth appearance, and enhance a brighter smile.
porcelain veneers – These are dental materials made up of hard coatings, which cover the front teeth. Veneers help give the impression of a normal white tooth and are also not easily detectable.
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Takeaway Note
Tooth whitening is an effective procedure that helps you regain your normal or even whiter teeth colour. The procedures our specialists use at Nairobi sterling dental are safe and approved for use. Tooth whitening also helps one bring up their smile, and gives them the perfect smile. It helps one regain their confidence and reenergize their social interactions. There is no excuse for walking around feeling uncomfortable or detesting your brownish teeth. Visit Nairobi Sterling Dental clinic at the Park Suite Building today and have this lifted off your shoulder. We also have other services that you might consider choosing. Additionally, you could also contact us to book an appointment with our doctors for tooth whitening or any other dental service.