Teeth Whitening
Stained or yellow teeth can occur for various reasons. The most common cause of tooth staining is by certain foods and drinks such as red wine, tea, coffee, fruit juice, cola and also from tobacco and bacteria stains. However, most types of food will stain if teeth are not brushed properly or regularly.
Other causes of stained teeth include some antibiotics that can occasionally cause discolouration of teeth. Some illnesses/disorders can also effect the colour of teeth.
If your teeth appear mottled white or a darker yellow, this can be caused by too much fluoride. Fluoride is a natural mineral that is great for protecting teeth and preventing decay but far too much fluoride can cause this discolouration.
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Pearl Drops make a range of tooth whitening polishes and products to suit your needs. More >>>
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Janina™ Oral Cosmetique Whitening Toothpaste is non-abrasive and safe for everyday use. Ideal for electric and battery brushes... More >>>
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Advanced Whitening contains stain removing baking soda and micro-polishers that clean away the deepest stains and freshen breath.
Use twice a day and see your teeth turn 3 shades whiter! More >>>
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Optima Australian Tea Tree Fresh & White Toothpaste with Aloe Vera, CO-Q10, Horse Chestnut and Peppermint Oil which help to inhibit plaque causing bacteria, gingivitis and mouth ulcers...
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Price: $4.79 (incl VAT)
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There are many brands of everyday toothpaste that contain whitening agents, including the Arm & Hammer range of baking soda toothpastes. More >>>
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Tooth Discolouration |
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The natural colour of teeth are not actually white. They vary between a light yellow and greyish white. This is because tooth enamel (the hard, smooth outer layer of the tooth) is semi-transparent and so your natural tooth shade will depend on the colour of the underlying dentin (the calcified material underneath the enamel) which is not pure white as we are often lead to believe in the media. As we age, our teeth will change to a darker shade as the tooth enamel thins.
If you are planning on reducing stains and yellow discolouration with tooth whitening products, keep this information in mind. You may want to take a look at your teeth first. It is important to decide whether your teeth are stained or if the colouring is coming from your natural tooth colour underneath the enamel. If you choose to bleach your teeth, continued use on teeth that aren't actually stained, could be damaging. (Please be informed that we don't sell products containing bleach for teeth. If you would like more information about teeth bleaching, please contact your dentist.) Content researched and written by Beccy.
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