The natural colour of teeth is not necessarily white, but yellow and sometimes even grey; moreover, teeth darken with age and with the build-up of surface stains that come from the consumption of certain drinks (like wine) and foods, or from the use of tobacco.
Even though teeth are not naturally white, whitening one’s teeth has become an increasingly popular procedure. There are two types of whitening that are options for patients: in-office power bleaching and at home teeth whitening trays.
Patients will consult with our dentist to try and address the cause of tooth discolouration because in certain instances, a bleaching treatment will not have the desired effect: for example, the colour of fillings or crowns will not change.
