Teeth whitening

In-Office Bleaching:This Procedure is called chair side bleaching and usually requires only one office visit.The dentist will apply either a protective gel to your gums or a rubber sheild to protect your gums.Bleach is then applied to the teeth.

At-Home Bleaching: We can provide you with a custom-made tray for at-home whitening.In this case,the dentist will give you instructions on how to place the bleaching solution in the tray and for what length of time.This may be a preferred option if you feel more comfortable whitening in your own home at a slower pace,but still with guidance of a dentist.Out-of-office Bleaching can take anywhere from a few days to few weeks.

Teeth whitening is a simple process.Whitening products contain one of two beaches (hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide). These bleaches break stains into smaller pieces,which makes the colour less concentrated and your teeth brighter.

Overtime,your teeth can go from white to not so bright for a number of reasons:

• Pigmented foods and Drinks

• Tobacco use

• Aging

• Trauma

• Medications 

Teeth whitening is accepted as a gold standard dental procedure that whitens the teeth of those with yellow,black,brown, or other discolored teeth to brighten and lift the confidence.Those who benefit from tooth whitening treatments include:

• Anyone wishing for a pearly white smile, a sparkling smile full of confidence 

• Those who require a good-looking appearance, a flawless look,and pleasent smiles to impress people they meet.

• Those who enjoy drinking tea,cofee,wine,soft drinks,and deeply coloured juices

• Smokers

• Those who have yellow teeth from antibiotics.

For those with ongoing dental issues include:

• Extremely large pulp ,which may increase sensitivity 

• Other causes of hypersensitivity,such as exposed root surfaces 

• Severe loss of enamel due to attrition, abrasion or erosion 

• Teeth exhibiting gross or microscopic enamel cracking 

• Extremely dark teeth, and severe tetracycline staining.especially those with marked banding

• Those under 16 years of age,due to the developing nerve to the tooth, can have tooth sensitivity.

• Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers.

Teeth whitening can cause tooth sensitivity or irritation of the gum tissue,but the symptoms will last for approximately a few days and then resolve.Teeth-whitening treatments may not be effective for those with purplish-red,gray, or freckled teeth from antibiotic treatment.Teeth whitening treatment does not change the colour of other dental materials, including fillings,dentures,crowns and veneers to be as white as other natural teeth surface after the treatment or bleaching.

After completing teeth whitening treatment,the whiteness of the teeth will last from six months to one year, depending on daily oral hygiene practices.Neglecting a daily care routine can hasten teeth darkening.Therefore,scheduling an appointment with a dental professional every six months to check the oral and tooth conditions is recommended to help maintain the whiteness of the teeth over longer term.

• The dentist will advise refraining from smoking for atleast a week after treatment and avoiding foods and beverages that can cause tooth discoloration,such as tea,cofee, red wine,soft drinks,deep-coloured fruit juices,and sour foods high in acid

• Avoid drinking hot and cold drinks.

• Those with teeth sensitivity as a treatment side effect as a treatment side effect are advised to use hyposensitivity or flouride-containing tooth paste to relieve the symptoms.

• The dentist recommends regular oral care, including gum and tooth cleaning,with twice-a- day brushing and flossing to reduce plaque build-up and maintain a pearly white smile for a long time.

• Schedule an oral health check-up with a professional dentist at least every six months.