Improve the Appearance of Stained Teeth with Teeth Whitening

Enjoy Whiter & Brighter Teeth for a Smile You’ll Love

Have your teeth been stained by food and drinks or become discoloured over time? Stained teeth are a common occurrence, but fortunately, treatment is available. East Bentleigh Dental Group offers safe and effective teeth whitening treatments to vastly improve the appearance of stained teeth, including innovative in-chair and take-home teeth whitening treatments. It’s never been easier to achieve the beautiful smile you’ve always dreamed of!

Types of Tooth Staining

As we age, our teeth can become discoloured due to food, drink and lifestyle habits. Stained teeth can negatively affect the appearance of your smile, impacting confidence and self-esteem. Tooth staining typically falls into one of three categories: extrinsic staining (affecting the surface of the tooth), intrinsic staining (occurring below the surface of the tooth), and age-related staining (affecting both the surface and under the surface).

What Causes Teeth to Become Stained?

There are many things that can lead to stained teeth, including:

• Consuming staining drinks such as coffee, red wine, tea and soft drinks
• Eating staining foods such as berries, tomato sauce and balsamic vinegar
• Smoking or chewing tobacco
• Poor dental hygiene
• Taking certain medications, such as antibiotics
• Ageing
• Genetics
• Trauma to the teeth

How to Prevent Stained Teeth

The best way to prevent stained teeth is to maintain a good oral hygiene routine. Brushing your teeth twice daily, flossing daily and visiting your dentist for a check-up every 6 months can all help to prevent staining and keep your smile looking great. You can also prevent staining by avoiding consumption of staining foods and drinks, such as berries, coffee and red wine or rinsing your mouth with water soon after consumption.

The Treatment – Professional Teeth Whitening

With three different methods of stain removal available from East Bentleigh Dental Group, including laser teeth whitening, take-home whitening trays and natural teeth whitening, we can offer a solution that will be effective for virtually any type of teeth staining.

The team at our friendly and effective teeth whitening clinic have given hundreds of patients across Melbourne the increased confidence that comes with having a smile they’re proud of. Patients will experience different results, so we recommend arranging a consultation with one of our dentists to learn more about how your teeth could look after being treated. Your dentist can help you determine the most suitable treatment that can achieve the best possible results.

The methods we use at our teeth whitening clinic in Melbourne include:

In-Chair Teeth Whitening

Our in-chair laser teeth whitening provides a targeted approach to teeth whitening. With our laser teeth whitening in Melbourne, we can help restore the natural glow of your smile in just one hour. The process involves the application of a whitening agent, which is accelerated with the use of a laser. While laser teeth whitening is effective for most cases of stained teeth, it’s important to speak to your dentist to find out if treatment is suitable for you.

Take-Home Teeth Whitening

This safe and effective system utilises custom-made trays and a whitening gel to give you an improved smile in as little as seven days. As this method can be done at home, it’s an ideal method for patients who don’t like spending time in the dentist chair at our teeth whitening clinic.

Natural Whitening

We use Natural Plus to offer patients a natural way to remove stains without harsh chemicals. This natural tooth whitening system uses a 100% ecologically safe formula that contains no heavy metals and is designed to whiten teeth without side effects such as sensitivity.

Home Remedies for Stained Teeth

While nothing is as effective as teeth whitening provided by a dentist, there are a few home remedies you can try to improve the appearance of stained teeth. Options include brushing your teeth with a whitening toothpaste and applying whitening strips.

FAQs

Is laser whitening good for your teeth?

Laser whitening is a recommended treatment for teeth whitening and has been proven to be safe and effective when carried out by a dentist.

Do dentists do laser whitening?

Yes, dentists are equipped to provide laser whitening treatments. At East Bentleigh Dental Group, we offer laser teeth whitening that takes just one hour to perform.

Does laser whitening damage teeth?

While some individuals may temporarily experience increased sensitivity following laser whitening, the treatment does not typically cause damage to the teeth. It is recommended that the treatment is only conducted by an experienced dentist to prevent the risk of damage.

How long does laser teeth whitening last?

The results of laser teeth whitening usually last up to a year, but this can vary depending on your specific oral health routine and how well you look after your teeth.

How Often is Teeth Whitening Needed?

The frequency of teeth whitening is typically once a year, but it may be required less or more often depending on the severity of staining and how well the teeth are cared for following the teeth whitening treatment.

Is laser teeth whitening safe?

Yes, when conducted by a dentist at a teeth whitening clinic, teeth whitening is completely safe. While side effects such as increased sensitivity are possible, the treatment poses no threat to a person’s health.

Does laser teeth whitening hurt?

Laser teeth whitening does not cause any pain during the procedure itself, however some patients may experience teeth and gum sensitivity in the days following treatment. A fluoride treatment may be recommended to reduce sensitivity.

Contact Us Today to Learn More

To learn more about whitening stained teeth at our teeth whitening clinic in Melbourne, get in touch with East Bentleigh Dental Group today.