A stained smile can become an insecurity that impacts the way we feel about our appearance and significantly dents our confidence.
Thankfully, tooth discolouration is a common and highly treatable condition - here at The Oliver Cosmetic Dental Clinic, we have a range of cosmetic dental solutions to boost your smile.
Dr Joe Oliver, owner and principal cosmetic dentist, is an expert in the field, equipped to offer some of the best treatment options for stained teeth, enabling you to achieve an enviable set of pearly whites and smile freely again without hesitation.
Porcelain veneers are one of the best dental solutions for treating discoloured teeth. These are thin, tooth-coloured ceramic shells that are permanently bonded to the front of your teeth, instantly whitening your smile.
This treatment is often recommended by dentists to improve the appearance and function of weakened or decayed teeth. Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that slot over your teeth, shielding them from damage.
Teeth whitening is a cosmetic dental treatment that whitens the shade of your natural teeth. Your dentist will apply a bleaching agent to your teeth and shine a UV light onto your mouth to activate the whitening technology, resulting in a whiter smile.
Composite bonding involves applying a tooth-coloured composite resin to the surface of your teeth to hide stains. This is done in-house by a trained cosmetic dentist.
If your stained teeth are causing you to feel self-conscious, cosmetic dental treatments can rejuvenate your smile and leave you with more pleasing, whiter teeth.
If the discolouration occurs alongside symptoms including bleeding gums, bad breath, pain or holes in your teeth, we recommend speaking with your dentist to schedule an appointment, as other oral issues may need to be treated first.
The cost of tooth discolouration treatment varies depending on the procedure you opt for.
We believe in transparent pricing across our entire selection of cosmetic dental treatments for tooth staining. See our fees page for more information.
We also provide flexible financing through Chrysalis Finance to make paying easier and allow you to spread the cost over a series of months rather than one lump sum.
Tooth discolouration, or stained teeth, is a change in the natural colour of your teeth. This can appear as stains, spots or a general darkening or yellowing. From lifestyle habits such as drinking coffee to taking certain medications, there are numerous reasons why yellow stains on teeth can develop.
Even if you have excellent oral health and care for your teeth well, discolouration can still occur.
There are different types of discolouration you can experience:
โข Extrinsic - This discolouration refers to staining on the enamel, which is the outer surface of your teeth.
โข Intrinsic - This type of discolouration affects your dentin, which is the inside layer of your teeth underneath.
โข Age-related - Your tooth enamel thins as you get older, meaning your teeth are more susceptible to staining.
Not all discolouration looks the same, and each shade can help dentists to determine the cause of tooth staining:
โข Yellow stains on teeth are typically caused by dark coloured beverages and foods, bad dental hygiene and ageing.
โข Brown stains can be the result of tobacco and smoking cigarettes or cigars.
โข Grey teeth can signal that your teeth nerves have died, usually as a result of dental trauma.
โข Black teeth usually indicate decay.
โข Purple stains can occur due to red wine consumption.
You can use home-whitening treatments to brighten your stained teeth; however, itโs typically not as effective as professional in-house whitening provided by an experienced dental professional, like Dr Oliver. For proven results, get in touch to book a consultation for professional whitening at our state-of-the-art clinic today.
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At The Oliver Cosmetic Dental Clinic, weโre experts in cosmetic dentistry, offering an array of smile-enhancing procedures to brighten your smile. Get in touch with our cosmetic dentistry clinic in London for more information, and weโll assist you.