Due to the fact that many people are embarrassed of their teeth because of what colour they are is why people get them whitened. Many people’s teeth need whitening because they have eaten foods or drank substances that have stained them, listed below are some foods which may stain your teeth;
Black coffee or tea – however adding milk can reduce the staining effect
Cigarettes
Red wine
Colas and sports drinks – due to the high acidity
Berries – especially high acidic berries
Sauces – such as soy sauce
Juice
Pickled food
Candy
Curry
These foods are capable of opening the pores of the enamel which makes it easier for foods to stain your teeth. Apart from the negatives there are positives which can actually bring out the whiteness in teeth, these are listed below.
Apples, pears and guavas
Cauliflower and cucumbers
Cheese – due it being high in protein and calcium
Sesame seeds – they scrub away the plaque
Salmon
Onions
Pineapple
Below are the negatives and positives of professional bleaching your teeth;
Professional tooth whitening brightens the teeth which give the person a prettier and youthful smile; however bleaching your teeth can result in sore gums especially if you have sensitive gums.
When teeth have a whiter appearance, it diverts other people from looking at other flaws, for example wrinkles in the skin. Although you should take note of the fact that tooth whitening doesn’t always work for everyone, it is estimated that only 10-22% of people experience very little chance in the appearance of their teeth. It also depends how darkly stained your teeth are because typically yellow stains will lighten easier that brown stains.
Having white teeth makes you seem friendlier and more approachable. Whitening your teeth may actually change the way people react toward you. However you will need to have the tooth whitening process repeated as the colouring can fade and some techniques last longer than others.
If you do a lot of public speaking because of your job or for whatever reason, tooth whitening is a must, people will respond in favour to you purely because of your teeth. Although it is important to note that tooth whitening does not work on bonded, capped or cavity fillings, and those teeth will stand out as they are unable to be bleached. Professional tooth whitening is preferable to at home whitening as the process is quicker and often less messy. However tooth whitening can be costly and can range to £600 to £1000 also Tooth whitening is not covered by the NHS or dental insurance because it is a completely optional treatment.
Black coffee or tea – however adding milk can reduce the staining effect
Cigarettes
Red wine
Colas and sports drinks – due to the high acidity
Berries – especially high acidic berries
Sauces – such as soy sauce
Juice
Pickled food
Candy
Curry
These foods are capable of opening the pores of the enamel which makes it easier for foods to stain your teeth. Apart from the negatives there are positives which can actually bring out the whiteness in teeth, these are listed below.
Apples, pears and guavas
Cauliflower and cucumbers
Cheese – due it being high in protein and calcium
Sesame seeds – they scrub away the plaque
Salmon
Onions
Pineapple
Below are the negatives and positives of professional bleaching your teeth;
Professional tooth whitening brightens the teeth which give the person a prettier and youthful smile; however bleaching your teeth can result in sore gums especially if you have sensitive gums.
When teeth have a whiter appearance, it diverts other people from looking at other flaws, for example wrinkles in the skin. Although you should take note of the fact that tooth whitening doesn’t always work for everyone, it is estimated that only 10-22% of people experience very little chance in the appearance of their teeth. It also depends how darkly stained your teeth are because typically yellow stains will lighten easier that brown stains.
Having white teeth makes you seem friendlier and more approachable. Whitening your teeth may actually change the way people react toward you. However you will need to have the tooth whitening process repeated as the colouring can fade and some techniques last longer than others.
If you do a lot of public speaking because of your job or for whatever reason, tooth whitening is a must, people will respond in favour to you purely because of your teeth. Although it is important to note that tooth whitening does not work on bonded, capped or cavity fillings, and those teeth will stand out as they are unable to be bleached. Professional tooth whitening is preferable to at home whitening as the process is quicker and often less messy. However tooth whitening can be costly and can range to £600 to £1000 also Tooth whitening is not covered by the NHS or dental insurance because it is a completely optional treatment.