Time and habits take a toll: tea, coffee, red wine, sodas, red fruits, and smoking stain dental plaque, leading to yellow teeth. Brushing after meals helps limit buildup, but enamel thins over time, exposing naturally yellow dentin beneath. The proven solution? Professional teeth whitening.
Trusted techniques include at-home custom trays worn nightly for at least two weeks or in-office "chairside" whitening, which takes about 2.5 hours. Both target natural teeth only, post-scaling for best results. Opt for subtle enhancement—the tooth shade should harmonize with your eyes for a natural look. Over-the-counter kits? They're safer with lower concentrations but far less effective than dentist-supervised treatments.
Results last up to five years—or mere months with heavy staining habits like smoking and coffee. Budget 600–1,000€ depending on the method.
Expert insights from Dr. Jean-Marc Bittoun, dental surgeon, and Julien Carré, aesthetic physician at ML Esthetics.
