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NEEDING A BRIGHTER SMILE?

eeth whitening is whitening consultation to smile. Some treatments may
one of the most often evaluate your teeth and assess involve using a light or laser to
Trequested cosmetic dental your expectations. “Based on activate the whitening product.
procedures and the results of these findings, I will then make
brightening a smile can make a customised recommendations In addition, there are many
difference to your appearance. based on affordability and time over-the-counter home
A more youthful smile does that you have available or in whitening kits available.
of course lead to greater social which you require results,” says These can include strips, gels,
confidence. Mateenah Amod, one of the toothpastes and whitening trays.
There are various reasons why practice’s dental hygienists. While in-office teeth whitening
teeth become discoloured. Some Crown Dental Studio has procedures are much quicker
people are born with yellowish multiple tooth whitening and more effective, many clients
teeth while, for others, their offerings, which range from appreciate at-home whitening
teeth yellow as they get older. a basic entry level to various treatments for their ease of use
However, the biggest causes interim levels and to a top of and the lower costs involved.
of stained teeth are smoking, range package. However, in-practice procedures
coffee, tea and red wine as well can remove internal stains,
as poor oral hygiene. In addition, The top of range treatment whereas over-the-counter Dr Fareed Amod, Crown Dental Studio
some types of medication can includes an in-dentist chair options are only able to remove
discolour teeth. session, which may combine surface stains. common problem, however Some methods include porcelain
a range of products as well this sensitivity is usually mild veneers, composite bonding and
Fortunately, teeth whitening as an ongoing maintenance As a rule, no matter which and does not last long. “We dental implants.
treatments work effectively on programme. “We have much method of whitening you decide don’t let our patients leave the
most people. to use, it’s always a good idea “Everyone wants a brighter
confidence in our tooth to get your dentist’s advice on rooms until the sensitivity has
A thorough dental examination whitening system and offer a your specific requirements and subsided,” says Amod. smile and we are here to make
is the best way to determine lifetime guarantee provided circumstances before going You can also reduce any you smile,” said Dr Fareed Amod.
whether you are an appropriate that you maintain ongoing ahead. This will ensure that you remining teeth sensitivity Crown Dental Studio is one
candidate for a tooth whitening oral health and return for six choose the safest, most effective following a whitening treatment of the few truly 24-hour dental
procedure, or if there’s a reason monthly teeth cleaning sessions, option that will work effectively practises in Durban as this
for your teeth discolouration which includes complimentary on your teeth. by using a toothpaste made is not limited to emergency
for sensitive teeth. It is also
that needs to be addressed. touch ups,” explains Amod. dentistry treatment. 
Possibly you may have an Usually the active agent in If managed properly, whitening recommended to avoid very hot
underlying dental problem that the teeth is a very successful and or cold foods for the first few days Tel: +27 81 207 8621
needs treatment rather than whitening products is either easy way of eliminating most after you have received treatment. Email: info@dramod.co.za
undergoing a course of teeth hydrogen peroxide or carbamide stains from your teeth and does If a whitening procedure is not Website: www.dramod.co.za
whitening. peroxide. The active ingredients not, as often feared, cause any able to obtain the desired effect,
are broken down and as oxygen
As each person’s teeth are gets onto the enamel on your damage to the tooth enamel. then there are several options
different, Crown Dental Studio teeth, stains are removed, Some teeth sensitivity during available for brightening your
offers a complimentary tooth leaving you with a brighter the whitening procedure is a teeth and improving your smile.

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