Why do my teeth get stained?
Our teeth are highly porous, much like a sponge. Over the years, the outer layer of your teeth (the enamel) absorbs chromogens—intensely pigmented molecules found in your favorite daily consumables.
- Extrinsic Stains: These are surface-level stains caused by lifestyle habits. Frequent consumption of dark liquids like coffee, tea, red wine, and cola, alongside tobacco use, are the primary culprits. Acidic diets further erode the enamel, making these stains lock in faster.
- Intrinsic Stains: Sometimes, discoloration happens from the inside out. This can be due to natural aging (where the white enamel thins, revealing the yellow dentin underneath), childhood trauma to the tooth, or exposure to certain medications.
While good oral hygiene helps, brushing alone cannot reach the deep-set stains inside the pores of your teeth. Fortunately, our professional-grade dental bleaching agents can safely penetrate the enamel to break down these stubborn stains.
Types Of Teeth Whitening Treatment
There are two types of teeth whitening treatments that individuals can choose to under-go. Depending on your preference, you may choose to do either treatment without the other, or both.
Chairside Teeth Whitening
An in-clinic procedure done by dental professionals that speeds up the process for a photo-shoot ready, bright smile. A boost for whiter teeth to compliment regular use of a Professional Home Teeth Whitening Kit.Â
Professional Home Teeth Whitening Kit
Gentle and customisable, while effective and long-lasting - there's no reason not to love a Personal Teeth Whitening Kit, Easy on the pocket and reusable whenever necessary at home and even at work.
Chairside vs Home Teeth Whitening
Chairside Teeth Whitening
Chairside teeth whitening is an in-clinic treatment performed safely by a dental professional, using a higher concentration of dental bleaching gel activated with UV light for faster results.
- Delivers visible results quickly, often within a single session
- Best suited for a quick brightening boost before a big event
- May cause mild tooth sensitivity or faster colour relapse
- Not recommended as a frequent, regular treatment
This is why at AllSmiles Dental Care, we encourage combining chairside treatment with a Professional Home Teeth Whitening Kit, so you can maintain your results in the comfort of your own home.
Professional Home Teeth Whitening Kit
Our preferred method for most patients, the Professional Home Teeth Whitening Kit is gentle, effective, and custom-made around your own teeth.
- Custom-fitted trays are made from impressions of your teeth
- Your dentist dispenses bleaching gel for you to use at home
- Apply the gel to your trays and wear them for the prescribed duration each session
- Reusable, affordable, and convenient to fit around your schedule at home or at work
Once your session is complete, simply remove the trays and rinse off any excess gel, easy enough to fit into your daily routine.