Everyone understands in Kingston that having healthy teeth is an essential part of life. Nonetheless, even when an individual takes good care of their teeth, they will get stained from the foods or drinks that are eventually consumed. This is why getting the teeth whitened to remove the stains is a helpful manoeuvre in keeping teeth healthy.
Stains on the teeth come from, as stated above, certain foods and drinks because of the accumulation of the colour molecules contained therein. These molecules are called ‘chromogens.’ These collect on the outer surface of the tooth enamel, causing the discoloration or yellowing as it were. Most Kingston dentists have termed this action as ‘extrinsic staining.’
Another form of staining stems from certain medications and is termed ‘intrinsic staining’ which occur in the deeper layer of the teeth. While the extrinsic stains are removable in a single appointment with a dentist the intrinsic stains takes longer. Medications taken for medical conditions and or tooth decay can cause this type of stain as well as manifesting possible internal damage to the teeth.
Whitening The Teeth Has Benefits
To begin with a person’s smile paints a thousand words and shows their confidence along with being addictive. When we see someone smile, we tend to do the same here in Kingston, we are wired that way. When a person looses their will to smile, one reason is typically because of the shape of their teeth., it affects their self confidence and their overt behavior because they shy away from smiling. Therefore, the initial benefits are:
- Improve confidence, from having whiter teeth, they smile more often
- Healthier facial features, from smiling more frequently, it exercises the facial muscles keeping them toned
- Having white teeth is an indication of being healthy
The procedure for teeth whitening is inexpensive and as stated typically takes one visit, or sometimes a few with your Kingston dentist. In either scenario, it is a great way to improve a smile and to regain lost confidence.
