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3 Wycombe Road,
Prestwood, Buckinghamshire
Great Missenden HP16 0NZ
Extrinsic discolouration (surface stains) affects the outer layer of the tooth (enamel) and is caused by external substances such as diet or tobacco. It is usually treatable with professional cleaning with our Airflow, or tooth whitening
Intrinsic discolouration (internal staining) occurs within the tooth structure (dentine) and may result from trauma, certain medications like some antibiotics given in childhood, or developmental conditions like dentinogenesis imperfecta. It often needs advanced whitening or cosmetic restorative treatments.
Age-related discolouration is the natural darkening over time due to enamel thinning and dentine yellowing, or often a mix of both extrinsic and intrinsic changes.
Everyone on our team, from our practice manager to our hygienists, works towards making your visit comfortable, caring and personal.