When is in-office teeth whitening an alternative to veneers for Mississauga patients?
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Causes of discoloration
The majority of our population has naturally white permanent teeth. A host of circumstances, though, can tarnish smiles:
- Negligent hygiene. The primary cause of stained
teeth is failure to brush and floss (properly and often), andmaintain twice-a-year professional hygiene appointments at Dentistry on 10. - Diet. Dark beverages like coffee, tea, cola, and red wine leave pigment behind. Berries, apples, and potatoes also stain teeth.
- Tobacco. All forms of tobacco – cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless – darken tooth enamel.
- Health conditions. Some diseases and infections
impact the color of tooth enamel, and medications (antihistamines, antipsychotic drugs, and high blood pressure meds), chemotherapy,and radiation may tinge teeth. Even mouth rinses containingcetylpyridinium chloride or chlorhexidine can be discoloration culprits. - Dental work. “Silver” amalgam fillings and metal or porcelain fused to metal crowns give teeth an unnatural color.
- Age. Over time, the white enamel layer thins,
showing yellowish dentin underneath. Genetics plays a role, also. Somefamilies have thicker tooth enamel. - Other causes. Excessive fluoridation or trauma may result in discoloration.
When to whiten
Veneers are a versatile way to conceal many types of
When a patient has healthy alignment and teeth that are
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