Stained Teeth

Many people suffer from stains on the teeth and discoloration which often makes people lack confidence.

There are many treatments available for stained teeth such as teeth whitening and veneers which cater to give you brand new sparkling white teeth.

Some patients develop extrinsic stains which develop on the tooth and are not part of the tooth’s natural structure. Intrinsic stains develop inside the tooth and this can be caused by abnormal tooth growth.

These stains can be treated with a number of treatments available at a professional cosmetic dental practice.

Stained teeth can be caused from a number of different factors as discussed below:

• Drinking coffee and tea excessively can cause stains on the teeth and discoloration

• Neglecting your oral hygiene can help to worsen discoloration of stains

• Smoking can cause teeth to be stained

• Drinking alcohol can cause stains on the teeth

• Specific medications may cause your teeth to become stained or discoloured

There are a number of ways that you can avoid getting stains on the teeth as described below:

• Maintaining a good oral hygiene routine can significantly help to prevent further stains as it removes food debris and plaque

• Avoiding drinking coffee and tea can help to maintain the colour of your teeth

• Trying to stop smoking or cutting down can help to prevent further staining

• If you can reduce your alcohol intake this would significantly help

• A tooth whitening or professional cosmetic dental treatment can help to restore and prevent further staining of the teeth

There is a variety of cosmetic dental treatments that can help to eradicate stained teeth and discoloration. The treatments include popular teeth whitening treatments and custom made porcelain veneers or dental implants than can significantly change your smile. The ranges of treatments are listed below:

• Laser teeth whitening is a popular choice to give you sparkling white teeth.

• Smile Makeover Treatment can give you a brand new set of sparkling white teeth as well as sort out any dental problems you have.

• Veneers are wafer thin tooth like structures that can give you a brand new tooth

• Tooth whitening toothpastes are available to help maintain and promote whiter teeth

• Teeth bleaching can be performed at your cosmetic dental practice

• Scale and polish treatment can help to clean your teeth and make it appear whiter

• Professional teeth whitening home kits can help to whiten your teeth

· Porcelain lumineers can help give you a brand new whiter smile

The cost of cosmetic dental treatments for stained teeth varies according to the individual treatment and the following factor:

• The expertise of the cosmetic dentist can affect the overall price

• The type of treatment may require after care or additional charges for custom made dental appliances

• The dental practice you choose may have their own additional charges for certain treatments

• The technology used in laser cosmetic dental treatments may leave you with additional charges for the excellent quality of work.

On average cosmetic dental treatments for treating stains on the teeth can cost from £1000 or more depending on your individual circumstances.

There are many dentists who will offer suitable treatments for stained teeth and you could try looking at the following:

1. The www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk website has listed dental practices which offer services such as teeth whitening and veneers. You could try contacting one of the many cosmetic dental practices listed on the site.

2. Try browsing the internet as there are many websites that can provide you with contact details of dental practices. Many cosmetic dental practices have their own websites and often list the costs for each treatment.

3. You could try enquiring about cosmetic dental treatments with your local dental practice who may be able to put you in touch with relevant cosmetic dental practices.