Teeth Whitening in East Kilbride

Teeth Whitening

Everyone loves the idea of whiter teeth and being honest, we have all tried home hacks and urban myths to try and get that Hollywood Smile. Well, Avondale Dental Practice has the answer. We offer a professional tooth whitening system that can be done from the comfort of your own home!

Over time, teeth can become dull looking because the core tissue, the dentin, naturally yellows over time. As we age, the enamel that covers the tooth becomes thinner, allowing the dentin to show through. Drinking excessive amounts of coffee, red wine or smoking can also increase the chance of staining which can be unpleasant and cause patients to feel insecure and anxious about their smile.

Of course, the best treatment to keep your teeth looking sparkling is maintaining good oral hygiene. This includes brushing and flossing your teeth daily and seeing a dental hygienist every 6 months to get a deep, professional clean. Another way to prevent teeth staining is to avoid drinking or eating certain foods and beverages, as well as overexposure to fluoride. If you are a coffee drinker and/or smoker, try and quit or cut back. If that is too much of a lifestyle change, research has proven that just by rinsing your mouth with water after drinking wine, coffee or other drinks significantly reduces the chance of long-term staining.

If you still think your teeth need a bit of TLC, then contact Avondale Dental Practice for a consultation with one of our dentists. Our teeth whitening treatment uses a bleaching process to safely remove stains and discolouration from your teeth, leaving a whiter and cleaner appearance. The results can last for up to a year and can be prolonged with top up applications. It really is as easy as that! To make an appointment to discuss teeth whitening at Avondale, then please get in touch to organise a time to suit you.

Benefits of White Fillings

Fillings are a common procedure for most of the population and involves drilling out the decay in your tooth and replacing it with a filling- this is usually amalgam, or silver. Although practical, these can be unsightly, and patients can be self-conscious about them. An alternative to the traditional silver filling is white fillings; these are made from powdered glass, ceramic and resin and are matched to the colour of your teeth to allow for a more natural looking smile.

If you are wondering whether a white filling is for you, we’ve detailed below some benefits to help you decide:

They create a more natural looking smile- we can match white fillings to the exact colour of your teeth so no one should be able to tell that you have a filling.

Durability- white fillings can be far more durable and versatile than silver fillings as they are bonded directly to the tooth. This also means that less of your existing tooth needs to be removed.

Free of Metal – unlike amalgam fillings, white fillings are free of metal so there is no possible mercury exposure.

Quick – because there is usually less drilling involved in white fillings, the time taken to do these can be less. This is, of course dependent on how many fillings you need, but usually this can be completed within just one appointment.

Reduce Sensitivity – as white fillings contain insulating properties, they offer far more protection from hot or cold foods making them a great choice for people who suffer with sensitive teeth.

If you are in need of a filling or wish to get your existing silver fillings replaced, then read here about the treatment you can expect at Avondale Dental Practice. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us by phone on 01355 234 919 or via our website.

Hygiene Visits at Avondale

Hygiene Visits at Avondale

Research shows that seven out of ten people do not visit the dentist or hygienist regularly. If you consider yourself to be one of them, then don’t worry; it’s never too late to start a good habit and keep it up. Visiting your hygienist regularly is paramount in maintaining good oral and overall health. Gum disease is one of the number one causes of tooth loss in the UK and studies have shown that regular hygiene visits can prevent this from happening.  

At Avondale, we believe that prevention is better than cure which is why we always encourage our patients to visit our hygienist regularly. So, to convince you to pick up the phone and make that appointment, we have listed below the main benefits of visiting your dental hygienist or therapist:

  • Removing the build-up of plaque and tartar – even though you brush your teeth really carefully, you are bound to miss some areas of plaque, mostly because you can’t get at them with your brush. After about 3 days, the plaque hardens into tartar, and this cannot be removed with a toothbrush. It needs to be scraped over with the hygienist’s special tools.

Removing all the areas of tartar that you have missed means that you no longer have patches that are giving off acids. If you leave these undisturbed, they will be leaching acids straight onto your tooth enamel and gums and will do so until the hygienist removes them.

  • Removing staining – when the hygienist gets to have a go at your teeth, you will get any residual staining removed too. You emerge with cleaner, brighter teeth and will feel better about your smile.
  • Education- the hygienist can also help spot areas where you can brush up on your cleaning techniques and give you tips on what brushes and flosses to use.

To make an appointment with our dental therapist at Avondale Dental Practice then please get in touch to organise a time to suit you.

Dentist in East Kilbride

If you have recently moved to East Kilbride then you will need a local, friendly dentist that you can rely on! Avondale Dental Practice are just that! We are located on Whitemoss Road in East Kilbride and pride ourselves on offering a high level of service to all of our patients, whether you are getting a full NHS treatment or going privately.

We understand that going to the dentist can be a stressful and nerve-wracking experience for some people, so we will do everything we can to make you feel at ease in our practice. This includes talking you through what to expect before you arrive and answering any of your questions or concerns in depth.

At Avondale, we offer a wide range of treatments including hygiene visits, white fillings, teeth whitening, porcelain crowns and many more. We are also able to offer our patients facial aesthetics such as anti-wrinkle injections or fillers. Both our dentists and dental therapists have undergone extensive training and gained qualifications to ensure we offer the absolute best to our patients.

Our lead dentist Mairi Mclean has over 27 years’ experience and is passionate about preventing dental disease which is why the ethos of Avondale is to treat our patients with minimal intervention and use a holistic approach whenever possible- we have found over the years that this method of dentistry is much preferred with patients who may be more anxious about visiting the practice than others.

At first, we will discuss with you what improvements you want to achieve and try our best to make you feel as comfortable as possible during any treatment you are having. We will always try and reassure you. If you are interested in becoming a patient at Avondale, then please get in touch with us by phone on 01355 234 919 or via our website. We’d love to hear from you.