YOUR smile is one of the first things that makes an impression when you meet people. The colour, shape or even arrangement of your teeth can affect your confidence, and that’s why so many people are willing to save up and spend so much on getting their dental issues fixed.
One of the most popular treatments is teeth whitening. We spoke to Dr Aodhan Docherty, head of research and development at Australian teeth-whitening brand White Glo, to find out more.
WHAT CAUSES TEETH TO FADE AND YELLOW?
Some of the daily items that affect the colour of our teeth include tea, coffee, smoking and rich-coloured spices. Other staining substances include fluorosis, caused by overexposure to fluoride during childhood; and tetracycline, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
I’M NOT SURE WHICH WHITENING METHOD TO USE?
This story is from the 19 August 2021 edition of YOU South Africa.
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