Item: Bere Regis Dental Practice
Author: M.F

Do you have yellow teeth or noticeable stains?

Like other cosmetic dental issues, stained teeth can take a toll on your self-confidence. In some cases, they may even start to impact how you speak and smile. Fortunately, there are a variety of effective treatments that are safe and work quickly to whiten discoloration and fix stained teeth.

At Bere Regis Dental Practice, we offer take-home whitening trays and gel. This treatment is safe, non-invasive, and comfortable. A few weeks of consistently using our custom take-home trays, you can remove visible surface stains from your teeth and brighten your entire smile without causing sensitivity!

What causes stained teeth?

Most people have some degree of discoloration on their teeth, and it can stem from a number of factors. Some stains are intrinsic, meaning they result from internal factors within the body or tooth structure. Other stains are extrinsic, which are caused by external factors often related to lifestyle. Some of the most common reasons for stained teeth are:

Poor dental care – Brushing and flossing daily are essential to maintaining oral health on every level. Without practicing these essential dental hygiene habits and getting professional cleanings, food residue and plaque can build up and cause staining.
Certain foods and drinks – From red wine and coffee to certain berries and sauces, there are a number of foods and drinks that have been shown to worsen stained teeth.
Smoking – Tobacco use is a prominent culprit of discolored teeth.
Aging – As we get older, the natural daily wear and tear from talking and chewing weakens the enamel over time. This causes our teeth to become more translucent and prone to staining.
Disease – Certain illnesses such as diabetes, metabolic deficiencies, eating disorders, and more can have a major impact on the strength and appearance of your teeth.
Medications – Many common medications including antibiotics and antihistamines can contribute to tooth discoloration.

Whether your stained teeth are caused by intrinsic or extrinsic factors (or a combination of both), we can work with you to provide treatment to remove stains and give you a whiter, brighter smile.

Treatments for stained teeth

Take-home whitening trays

Our custom-made, take-home teeth whitening trays are a convenient and affordable alternative to in-office whitening treatments. They can also be used in conjunction with professional whitening, as a way to maintain your bright smile between visits! We offer FREE take-home whitening for life to our dedicated patients. Just take the custom trays and gel home with you and whiten your teeth from the comfort of your own home!

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Veneers

While teeth whitening treatments are a highly effective method to fix stained teeth, porcelain veneers may be the ideal treatment option for patients dealing with more than one cosmetic concern. Veneers are thin shells that can be placed over your natural teeth and can improve the appearance of stains and discoloration as well as crooked, rotated, cracked, or chipped teeth. They look just like your natural teeth and will leave you with a white, straight smile!

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How can I prevent stained teeth?

If you want to prevent stained teeth, there are many lifestyle changes you can make to improve and maintain the look of your smile:

Practice proper dental hygiene daily by brushing, flossing, and rinsing with non-abrasive mouthwash.
Visit your dentist every 6 months to get professional cleanings.
Eat a healthy diet and cut back on foods and drinks that cause staining.
Avoid smoking and limit alcohol.
Protect the strength of your enamel by drinking plenty of water, limiting ultra-acidic foods and drinks, and avoiding unnecessary wear and tear.

Aqua care air abrasion unit

AquaCare dental air abrasion and air polishing for cavity preparation, cleaning and stain removal.

AquaCare is a dental air abrasion unit, enabling you to provide contact-free and minimally invasive dentistry (MID), making routine dental procedures painless for patients.

With its use of various powder textures on the tooth surface, AquaCare can improve bond strengths, desensitising, remineralising and prophylaxis treatments. Fissures can be cleared, and cavities can be cut – in many cases without the need for the drill or needle.

AquaCare uses breakthrough technology to deliver a comfortable, quick clean procedure, by using a fine stream of the Aqua Sol fluid combined with a small volume of powder directed at the teeth to be treated. You are in total control of the powder, pressure and solution.

In cleaning mode, the AquaCare is a valuable tool for the hygienist, delivering highly efficient stain removal and cleaning, removing only the minimum of sound tooth material and eliminating the risk of chipping and stress fractures. The AquaCare can clean into the very fine structure of the tooth, which conventional cleaning systems cannot do.

It is recommended that you come in for regular hygiene appointments to ensure your mouth stays clean and healthy.

Visit us

We are conveniently located in Dorset between A35 and A31, across the street from the Bere Regis Doctor's Surgery. There is plenty of free parking available.