What is the whitest shade of teeth?

Achieving a dazzling smile is a common goal for many. 

However, the quest for the whitest smile needs an understanding of the range of tooth shades and cosmetic options. 

Today, we’ll dive into the tooth colour spectrum, exploring the available ways to achieve the whitest smile, including a cheaper alternative to popular dental treatments. 

Whether you’re aiming for a subtle improvement or a dramatic transformation, discover how to achieve the whitest teeth and enhance your confidence today. 

Tooth colour chart

As a reference for cosmetic dentists, four basic natural tooth colours have been identified - indicated by the letter - and multiple levels of progressions within - indicated by the number. 

A - reddish brown: A1, A2, A3, A3.5, A4

B - reddish yellow: B1, B2, B3, B4

C - grey colours: C1, C2, C3, C4

D - reddish-grey: D1, D2, D3

What is the whitest shade of teeth?

You may think A1 is the whitest, but due to the undertones, B1 actually comes out on top in this battle. 

The top shades in order of whiteness are: 

• B1
• A1
• B2
• A2

With the natural undertones, they don’t look too white, giving you a healthy-looking smile. 

How to get the whitest shade of teeth

 

Teeth whitening 

A popular cosmetic treatment in the dental world, teeth whitening can lift stains and create a bright and even smile in just one session (if you visit the professionals). 

However, it is common for patients to experience sensitivity as an after-effect, especially when they eat hot or cold food and drink. 

 

Changes in diet 

Consuming plenty of tea and coffee, red sauces, and sugary food and drinks can all cause discolouration and staining to the natural shade of your teeth. 

By avoiding these (or not indulging in them too often), you’re less likely to have your teeth adopting a yellow or brown hue. 

But, this doesn’t help you reverse the damage that’s already done. While it can stop further staining, it doesn’t remove those pesky coffee stains. 

Veneers 

Custom shells are used to cover the front surface of the tooth/teeth, for a white and uniform smile. 

You can pick your shade and disguise a multitude of other sins, including cracks, chips, and other cosmetic imperfections. 

While effective, dental veneers are famous for being expensive - especially when you have more than one tooth to cover. 

 

Dental bonding 

Dental or cosmetic bonding has been around for years, used to repair chips and close gaps using a porcelain or composite material that matches the natural shade. However, in recent years, it’s more commonly used to enhance the natural shape and shade of the teeth. 

Patients are now more likely to choose a brighter shade and opt for a full tooth cover for a naturally enhanced smile. 

The main drawback is that the materials used aren’t 100% stain-resistant, meaning you have to be careful of what you’re eating and drinking to prolong the look. 

Clip-on veneers 

Affordable, effective, and attainable, clip-on veneers are a great way to disguise any discolouration built up over the years, as well as a range of other dental insecurities. 

Clip-on veneers are made custom to fit your teeth and gum line, offering a comfortable solution to your smile woes. 

In the grand scheme of things, they’re much more affordable than traditional dental treatments, making them the perfect alternative to implants, bonding, crowns, bridges, and more. 

 

What is the whitest shade of instasmile clip-on veneers?

We offer four shades of clip-on veneers here at instasmile:

• A3 - Medium Ivory 
• A2 - Light Ivory 
• A1 - Pure Natural White 
• BL1 - Hollywood White 

If you want whiter-than-white teeth, choose BL1 as your clip-on veneer shade. As the whitest veneer shade available on the colour chart, you physically can’t get any whiter than this. 

We recommend you choose this shade if you want to stop traffic with your smile. 

Get a bright white smile today 

Want to improve your smile but don’t want to break the bank?

Get started with instasmile today to turn your smile into one to be proud of. 

With just a quick smile assessment, a choice of shades, and the option to improve the top, bottom, or both sets of teeth, you can have your new and improved smile in no time.