If your smile isn't quite as white and bright as it once was, it can have a real impact on your self esteem. You might even avoid looking in the mirror, or maybe you make sure to smile with your mouth closed in photographs to avoid having to see your discoloured teeth. If these things sound familiar to you, you're probably wondering why your teeth got this way and how you can avoid the problem in the future.
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There is a lot of information out there that assists people in dealing with first aid responses relating to many different types of injury. From muscle pulls to breathing complications, many people are generally aware of how to respond soon after an accident happens. But what about responding to dental emergencies? Many people don't think about what they would have to do immediately after a tooth gets knocked out of the mouth, becomes chipped or begins to ache.
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As recently as 150 years ago, western society still had a lot to learn about hygiene. Even medical professionals such as doctors and dentists did not always understand the necessity to keep their workspaces clean at all — let alone clean enough to be considered sterile. Hand-washing was a modern recommendation.
Now that we have a greater understanding of bacteria and infection, there's plenty of legislation in place to keep patients safe.
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If you are going to whiten your teeth without the help of a dentist, it's important that you do your research before getting started. There are many seemingly minor details that could catch you out if you are not prepared.
Here are 5 of the most common patient queries, along with their answers to help you get started on your whitening journey.
1. Once you have whitened you teeth, can you eat straight away?
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Dental sealants have protected the premolars and molars of children since the 1960s. During that time, numerous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of dental sealants in regards to cavity prevention. Since a full set of healthy teeth is vital to a child's jawbone and facial development, dentists recommend sealing primary teeth as early as possible.
Adults Can Benefit from Dental Sealants Too
Despite the fact that they were originally intended for children, dentists are beginning to recommend dental sealants to adults.
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