Be careful. Acid such as lemon juice, orange, vinegar, strawberries will actually wear the outer layer of your enamel away leaving you with sensitive teeth. This is very difficult to treat.Take home whitening kits do not protect your gums. They also take many hours to take effect compared to "In Chair" whitening. It is also difficult to avoid swallowing some of the product as there is no suction unit at home.
Saliva does not 'scrub off stains' but does neutralise acids helping with prevention of caries. However, don't use acid to stimulate saliva flow as the acid has a detrimental effect on your teeth.
Surface stains from tea and coffee etc will be removed at your regular 6 month Scale and Polish appointment. Teeth naturally darken with age. There is nothing we can do to stop this. It is part of the aging process which is why whitening is very popular.
Prevention is definitely the way to go to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Yes keep flossing but check with your hygienest that you are doing it correctly. Incorrect technique can also cause sensitivity.
The best whitening is in our dental spa in the British International Dental Centre. You can relax in the massage chair and for most people it only takes one hour and the effect is achieved.
Be careful. Acid such as lemon juice, orange, vinegar, strawberries will actually wear the outer layer of your enamel away leaving you with sensitive teeth. This is very difficult to treat.Take home whitening kits do not protect your gums. They also take many hours to take effect compared to "In Chair" whitening. It is also difficult to avoid swallowing some of the product as there is no suction unit at home.
Saliva does not 'scrub off stains' but does neutralise acids helping with prevention of caries. However, don't use acid to stimulate saliva flow as the acid has a detrimental effect on your teeth.
Surface stains from tea and coffee etc will be removed at your regular 6 month Scale and Polish appointment. Teeth naturally darken with age. There is nothing we can do to stop this. It is part of the aging process which is why whitening is very popular.
Prevention is definitely the way to go to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Yes keep flossing but check with your hygienest that you are doing it correctly. Incorrect technique can also cause sensitivity.
The best whitening is in our dental spa in the British International Dental Centre. You can relax in the massage chair and for most people it only takes one hour and the effect is achieved.