Ghasaq Al-Bakkal, DMD, provides dental services at her practice in London, Ontario, accessible via the Web at BelmontDentalClinic.ca. Dr. Ghasaq Al-Bakkal’s expertise includes cosmetic procedures such as teeth whitening to alleviate the effects of discoloration.
Teeth discoloration has several causes. Beverages such as coffee, red wine, and tea can lead to discoloration, as can eating highly pigmented foods such as berries, tomato-based pasta sauce, and turmeric-heavy curries. Some medications, aging, trauma, and smoking are also responsible.
Consumers can choose over-the-counter whitening agents, but they may contain harmful chemicals. One safer solution is the Philips Zoom treatment, which can be applied in the dentist’s office or at home. A 90-minute in-office session lightens the teeth color by several shades. Philips has customized its formulations to specific whitening requirements.
Home-use kits are available from dentists and require about one or two weeks to work. Both office and home Zoom applications can be tailored to the user’s individual needs.
Teeth discoloration has several causes. Beverages such as coffee, red wine, and tea can lead to discoloration, as can eating highly pigmented foods such as berries, tomato-based pasta sauce, and turmeric-heavy curries. Some medications, aging, trauma, and smoking are also responsible.
Consumers can choose over-the-counter whitening agents, but they may contain harmful chemicals. One safer solution is the Philips Zoom treatment, which can be applied in the dentist’s office or at home. A 90-minute in-office session lightens the teeth color by several shades. Philips has customized its formulations to specific whitening requirements.
Home-use kits are available from dentists and require about one or two weeks to work. Both office and home Zoom applications can be tailored to the user’s individual needs.