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“Tooth whitening can give the face a real lift”
comments James Green, a cosmetic and
restorative dentist based in North Oxford. “It’s
suitable for most patients and is one of the
most simple and effective ways of changing
the colour of your teeth and brightening up
your smile without removing or damaging any
tooth surface.”
“After we have done an initial check up
to ascertain that a patient is suitable for
whitening and which type of whitening would
be best, we take an impression of the teeth
and make a tray which patients wear over
night until they are happy with the colour.
Each tray is provided with easy to dispense
bleaching gel, so it couldn’t be simpler to use.
We are also able to finish the tooth whitening
under dental supervision in surgery which can
really help achieve the optimal result.”
“Overall, this is a great way of reducing
staining which may have been caused by
food and drinks such as tea, coffee and red
wine, or by smoking. Calculus or tartar can
also affect the colour of teeth, while some
people may have staining under the tooth
surface caused by antibiotics or tiny cracks
in the teeth which take up stains.”
Although there are many forms of tooth
whitening treatment available, this type of
programme is generally considered to be
Give
Yourself
an Elegant
Lift this
Spring
The first sunny days of the year often bring with them a boost of energy for
many of us after the long winter, and with it, a desire for an often much needed
lift. For some this might mean a new haircut, a new health regime at the gym
or a splurge at the shops, but for others it means a bright new smile. And for
those looking for a relatively simple fix, tooth whitening could be the answer.
very effective, particularly as the results
can last for many years. And if the teeth do
start staining again, patients can use top up
bleaching gel to maintain their desired result.
Another effective way of improving the
appearance of your smile is simply to replace
old metal fillings with new white ones. “Grey
fillings which show through the tooth enamel
often cause a tooth to have a discoloured
grey or dark appearance. These fillings can
be replaced with new white fillings, which can
have a real impact on a patient’s appearance
by brightening up their smile.
“We also use white fillings to tidy up the
chips that many patients get in their front
teeth,” adds James Green. “As your front
teeth are often the most visible, these tiny
repairs can make a world of difference to your
overall smile.”
And for those who fancy a real spring
clean, replacing old, dull, opaque veneers
and crowns with those of a more natural,
translucent colour can dramatically improve
the overall facial aesthetic by adding a more
lifelike vitality and freshness to the teeth.
But for those patients who are simply
looking for a lift, James believes that tooth
whitening can be a simple way to help them
move towards their ideal smile, and a smile
that looks completely natural.
Special Offer
10% off tooth whitening
treatment at James Green
for readers of OX Magazine.
For further information
please call 01865 516900
and quote OX*.
*Offer valid until 31st May 2014. Suitability for tooth
whitening treatment can only be confirmed after
examination, which may be subject to additional charge.
James Green
69-71 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6PE
Tel 01865 516900
