Enlighten Teeth Whitening

As the enamel layer of the teeth starts wearing down and thinning itself, due to various reasons, the yellow dentin is exposed making your teeth look quite yellow. Dentin is a deep, yellow tinged material inside our teeth below the enamel later. This layer being exposed is one the primary causes for yellow teeth.

Everyone has that yellow hue show through their enamel slightly, which is very normal, but the yellow tinge shows far more for people with naturally thinner or more translucent enamel. So, your yellow teeth may be perfectly normal due to your genetics. 

The best option to whiten your teeth is to book an appointment with your dentist or hygienist for teeth whitening and stain removal. On top of this, be sure to keep up with brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time and to also floss your teeth once a day.

Having yellow teeth doesn’t always mean that you are lacking with your oral hygiene routine. Your enamel may start to wear down or thin itself due to chewing which means that the layer of dentin beneath your enamel, which is a yellow tinged material, is showing which is what is making your teeth appear yellow.

There are a number of things that can impact the discolouration of your teeth including, age, health and genetics. Your genetics may determine whether your enamel is thinner than usual which may be what is making your teeth appear yellow.

It is possible for you to whiten your teeth in one day if you book an appointment with your dentist or hygienist. Most home kits will not produce great results in just one day, usually those kits work to whiten your teeth gradually. 

The great news is that it is possible to whiten your teeth from being yellow. However, depending on the method you choose, the process can be done quickly or gradually. Booking an appointment with your dentist is the most effective method to ensure you get the results you need in the time span you are looking for.

There are many different foods that can make your teeth yellow. Here are a few of the most popular ones.

• Coffee
• Tea
• Red wine
• Soft drinks
• Sweets
• Curry
• Balsamic vinegar
• Tomato sauce 

It can last indefinitely with simple maintenance, i.e. one night’s wear every other month or a few nights every few months. With this treatment, you’ll be able to have white teeth for at least three years however it is essential that you look after your teeth properly. Especially for people who drink coffee and red wine excessively.

No, they won’t. The whitening only affects natural tooth tissue changes shade. This means the crowns and fillings will remain the same colour.

They can dramatically change shade with Enlighten. Sometimes up to 16 shades whiter! The reason why the Enlighten treatment differs from other whitening treatments is due to the fact it assures any patient a whiten to at least B1.