As time marches on, our teeth may lose the brightness they once had. Everyday habits like indulging in coffee, tea, or red wine, coupled with lifestyle factors such as smoking, contribute to the gradual dulling of those once-sparkling smiles.
Ageing aggravates this process, as the enamel wears down, exposing the yellowish dentin beneath.
However, gone are the days when teeth whitening was deemed a luxury, reserved solely for celebrities and the affluent.
Today, an array of whitening solutions is readily available to a wider audience, allowing almost anyone to pursue that coveted bright smile.
Dr Cathrine Malau, a dentist at the School of Oral Health Sciences at the Wits Oral Health Centre, attests to this remarkable shift.
