One of the most common questions we get asked here at Queens Park Dental is, how can someone get their teeth whiter? There are now hundreds of products on the market pointing you in every direction as to how best to whiten. So, which way truly is the best? And is there more than one good way? Well we’ve put together a little guide on teeth whitening Bournemouth in order to give you all the information you need on it and to make it all that little bit easier for you.

Why do teeth discolour in the first place?

This is an excellent question, and wouldn’t it just be so much easier if discolouration wasn’t a thing! But unfortunately it is and lots of things we do in our lives can have an impact on our smiles. Even down to the spices we put in our dinners!

Foods contain colours and some foods contain brighter colours than others and because of this they are more likely to leave behind marks on our teeth. These foods contain high levels of tannin. An example of this would be coffee or red wine. Then there’s food that when concentrated is more likely to leave behind discolouration. An example of this would be tomato puree rather than cherry tomatoes.

The more we consume these types of foods and drinks the more likely we are to see the repercussions of this on our teeth. If you’re a big coffee or tea drinker you’re more likely to have staining than someone who opts for herbal tea for example. Now, we at Queens Park Dental Team find this tricky, as we want all patients to feel free to consume what they want when they want, but for those wishing to keep a whiter, brighter smile these diet influences might be something you need to look out for.

Then of course there’s smoking – we won’t go into this too deeply as we’re sure you’re aware of the staining effects of smoking.

Whitening

Teeth whitening Bournemouth can be done in a variety of ways, for some it could be as simple as investing in a fancy whitening toothpaste, as these can be fairly productive and give patients that little lift they’re after. Alternatively you could come and see us at the practice for a hygienist clean as we’ve often had patients give feedback post scale and polish that their teeth look whiter than before. If you’re looking for a more professional experience we offer excellent teeth whitening Bournemouth services to all of our patients. We use industry approved, safe whitening techniques including at home bleaching trays that offer patients white teeth within just a two week window.

Really the best way to whiten comes down to you, the patient and your individual needs and desires. The best way to find out is to book and see us at the practice so we can check the health of your teeth and gums ahead of any treatment and recommend the best options for you.