Staining

Teeth colours and staining can be caused or exacerbated by a variety of causes. As a result, there are a variety of remedies!

Stains on the outside/ surface of the teeth (extrinsic) can discolour teeth but they can often be cleaned away or removed with simple means and a little care.

Atkinson Brignall in Sevenoaks have a highly trained team of dental hygienists and therapists who can clean and remove the most common causes of tooth discolouration and staining.

A common cause of staining is from the food and drink that we enjoy! That can make it difficult to give up, but a regular examination and hygienist appointment will enable Atkinson Brignall Caring Dentistry to help keep your smile in tip top condition and smiling with confidence. The most common causes of surface staining are tea, coffee, port, red wine, smoking …..and use of Chlorhexidine containing mouthwashes!

If the colour of your teeth is influenced by the materials inside your teeth (intrinsic) it can still be remedied with some careful help and support. The colour may be a natural variation like skin tone or hair colour, or it may have been influenced or affected by medical histories – medicines taken whilst the teeth formed or the restorations in the tooth, or indeed age related changes.

Tooth cleaning will ensure that the outside surface is clean and natural, but the intrinsic colours may require treatments such as tooth whitening or restoration replacement/ adjustment.

The hygienists and therapists at Atkinson Brignall Caring Dentistry in Sevenoaks will be able to remove the extrinsic staining easily and even the most stubborn stains can be removed or improved significantly with systems such as the Acteon AirN’Go Air Polisher.