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Important COVID-19 UpdateMore Info

Dear Valued Aardent Dental Centre Patient, It seems that all we hear and talk about these days is COVID-19(Coronavirus). Nevertheless, we want to reassure you that we are taking extra measures in addition to our usual stringent hygiene practices. The health of our patients, staff and anyone who enters the building is of paramount importance to us. We are taking a multitude of precautions as recommended by the appropriate health authorities (and some of our own). These include,

  • Spacing of waiting room chairs by a minimum of 1.5meters.
  • Removal of magazines, newspapers and children’s toys from the waiting room.
  • Offering patients to wait in their cars if they prefer.
  • Insisting that all people who enter the building use hand sanitiser (provided).
  • Asking all people to practice high levels of cough/sneezing hygiene.
  • Requesting that anyone with a temperature/flu like symptoms contact us and postpone their dental appointment.
  • Regularly sanitising building surfaces like doorknobs etc.
  • Requiring patients for some procedures to rinse with 1% hydrogen peroxide solution (known to kill coronavirus in the mouth).
  • Availability of non-contact body temperature devices for patient screening if the situation escalates.

Please rest assured that we are open for business and able to continue our excellent level of treatment for you.

As you will be aware the situation is ever changing as will be our response. We will endeavour to keep you informed along the way.

Kindest regards,

Richard Williams

and the

Aardent Dental Centre Team

White Spots on Teeth: What are They, and How do You Remove Them?

by | Feb 8, 2023 | Dental Care

White spots on teeth

Are you suffering from white spots on your teeth? You might have white spots on your teeth for several reasons, including dental fluorosis, enamel hypoplasia, poor dental hygiene, and eating too many acidic or sugary foods. While you may feel they are undesirable, there is a good chance your cosmetic dentist can successfully remove them. 

Read on to learn more about white spots on your teeth and how to remove them.

Possible causes of white spots on teeth

Dental fluorosis: typically, this condition results from consuming too much fluoride as a child. It’s usually a harmless condition that tends to develop before the teeth break through the gums.

Enamel hypoplasia: occurs when tooth enamel fails to form properly. Like fluorosis, hypoplasia only occurs during childhood when the teeth are still developing. However, it can increase the risk of tooth decay.

Poor dental hygiene: failing to properly care for your teeth when wearing braces or eating too many acidic or sugary foods might cause tooth discolouration.

Treatments

There are several possible treatments for white spots on the teeth. 

  1. Enamel microabrasion: During this procedure, your dentist will remove a small amount of enamel from the teeth to reduce the appearance of the white spots. Typically, your dentist will recommend professional teeth whitening after this procedure, so teeth appear more uniform in color.

 

  1. Teeth whitening or bleaching: whitening or bleaching teeth can help to reduce the appearance of white spots and other stains. We recommend booking an appointment with your dentist for a professional tooth whitening assessment.

 

  1. Veneers: dental veneers are thin porcelain or resin facings placed over the visible part of your front teeth, covering the tooth’s front surface. Veneers are fantastic for covering white spots and other blemishes. 

Practice good dental hygiene

Practicing excellent dental hygiene can help prevent some white spots on teeth and other stains, tooth decay, gum disease, or other dental problems. We recommend you brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and floss once daily. For most people, white spots on teeth develop before they reach ten years old. Establishing good dental hygiene in children is essential to ensure their teeth stay healthy and strong.

Talk to your cosmetic dentist in Perth

Talk to your dentist if you are concerned about your dental health. While white spots on your teeth aren’t’ particularly attractive, they are usually not a cause for concern. However, if you have enamel hypoplasia, you might be at increased risk of dental damage and decay.

Choose Aardent Dental Centre in Victoria Park

Our specialist team at Aardent Dental Centre are experts with a wealth of experience in cosmetic dentisty and general dentistry, and we pride ourselves on our personal service.

Book an appointment with us today by calling our practice on 6330 8666.