Two types of discolouration
Discolouration develops in two ways — and that determines which treatment helps.
Sit on the enamel — from coffee, tea, red wine, nicotine and deposits. Can usually be removed by professional cleaning and polishing.
Sit within the tooth itself — due to age, certain medications, a dead tooth or too much fluoride. Cannot be brushed away — here bleaching or veneers/bonding help.
Which method helps when?
- Professional teeth cleaningFrom CHF 190 — removes deposits and external discolouration and makes the teeth look brighter again. More: dental hygiene.
- BleachingFrom CHF 440 — genuinely brightens deeper, yellowish discolouration too. More: teeth whitening.
- Veneers or bondingFor stubborn, structural discolouration that cannot be bleached — veneers or composite bonding cover it permanently.
Why exactly your teeth are discoloured we clarify beforehand — so we choose the right and gentlest solution. Where yellow teeth come from is explained in the article yellow teeth: causes & what helps.
You can find more about our dental hygiene and teeth whitening in Zurich on the treatment pages — or arrange a consultation at our practice at Löwenplatz.
This article is for general information only and does not replace individual dental advice. Whether and which treatment is right for you is something we determine in a personal consultation based on your individual situation.
