by Ina Alberts | Mar 11, 2024 | Teeth Whitening, Oral Hygiene
Is your smile not as white as you’d like it to be?10 Reasons for yellow teeth: Many factors influence the color of our teeth. A conversation with your dentist or dental hygienist can help you understand why your teeth aren’t as white as you’d want it. Let’s discuss...
by Ina Alberts | Sep 21, 2022 | Oral Hygiene, Teeth Whitening
Alterations can occur during tooth formation that leads to a change in toothcolor. Two typical types of discolorations appear as a result of the use of Tetracyclines (type of antibiotic) or excess intake of fluoride during tooth formation. Tetracycline staining...
by Ina Alberts | Aug 25, 2022 | Oral Hygiene, Teeth Whitening
Ever wondered why a root canal treated tooth discolors over time? After a root canal treatment, a tooth loses its natural translucency and becomes more opaque. This can be due to bleeding in the pulp (tooth nerve) or due to degeneration of organic tissues....
by Ina Alberts | Mar 9, 2022 | Teeth Whitening
Many factors influence the colour of our teeth. Both internal and external factors can play a role. Internal factors can include developmental defects such as Fluorosis (caused by excessive fluoride intake during tooth development), tetracycline discolouration (intake...
by Ina Alberts | Jul 12, 2017 | Teeth Whitening
Having whiter teeth can bring back your confidence as you can always flash your bright smile anytime you want. However, teeth whitening needs extra effort and patience, as you cannot achieve it overnight. As a matter of fact, whitening teeth can sometimes seem too...