Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening is a simple dental procedure that involves whitening your teeth to enable it to regain and maintain its original pearly white colour and texture. Your teeth are coated by a protective layer of enamel which gradually gets worn away or corrodes due to our eating and drinking habits. Consuming hot beverages like tea and coffee as well as liquids with acidic content like wine stain your teeth and slowly wears away the protective enamel covering your teeth. Smoking and consuming medicines also cause your teeth to lose its original lustre.

When your teeth loses its outer layer of protection, it becomes more susceptible to stains as well as reveals its less than white interior. Bleaching is a professional procedure that involves applying a bleaching agent to effectively remove the stains and coating your teeth to make them look dazzling white, the way they should.

Plaque and tartar are the two main culprits which seem innocuous but are highly insidious and can cause long-term damage to your teeth. They are particularly dangerous because they build up slowly form a thin usually undetected film which encourages bacterial growth. Plaque is practically colourless and forms from a harmful coating which is left behind by some of the common things we eat or drink which contain sugar, starch or carbohydrates. When plaque remains undetected on your teeth and hardens it forms tartar which becomes even more difficult to clean and remove.

Surgical cleaning involves removing harmful bacteria causing deposits like plaque and tartar on and in-between your teeth and under the gaps between your teeth and gums. Using specialized surgical instruments, the dentist will thoroughly clean and remove all harmful deposits in a precise manner without causing any damage to your teeth and gums. Surgical cleaning is recommended by your dentist when unhealthy deposits like plaque or tartar is detected on your teeth.

A full examination of your oral and dental faculties is a recommended preventive measure to ensure overall dental and oral health and hygiene. The dentist will examine the teeth, the gums and the surrounding and connected tissues to evaluate their general health and condition. In the event any irregularity or early signs of decay is detected, the dentist will further investigate to ascertain the extent of damage and recommend restorative procedures and measures to arrest the decay and also prevent further damage.

Conducting a full oral examination by a qualified dentist is recommended at least twice in a year to protect your teeth and oral health. Based on the state of your dental health, your dentist may recommend more frequent oral examinations if required.

A dental check-up will typically consist of the dentist conducting a thorough examination of your teeth, gums surrounding tissues and also the internal and external parts of your mouth such as tongue, cheeks and lips. If it is your first time to the dentist and if you have a medical history, it is recommended that you share it with your dentist. Any potential dental problems that your dentist may detect could have a potential bearing on your overall health and any medical history you have may also be possibly related to your oral health and hygiene.

Your dental check-up may also involve an x-ray and other clinical investigative procedure that the dentist recommends to comprehensively evaluate and examine your oral and dental health.

A professional dental cleaning generally forms part of a dental check-up. Cleaning is usually conducted to remove stubborn tartar that has accumulated on your teeth and cannot be removed by regular brushing or flossing at home. Professional cleaning of your teeth will ensure protection from tooth decay and also improve oral hygiene.

The dentist will employ specialised instruments to delicately and effectively remove the tartar deposits without damaging the natural enamel of your teeth. Following the cleaning procedure, the dentist will also polish your teeth to remove any residual stains and provide a protective coating for your teeth. It is also a good idea to ask your dentist to recommend effective home cleaning techniques you can follow to maintain your oral health and hygiene.