Achieving Healthy Smile with Professional Teeth Whitening
Teeth Whitening
Regular daily brushing
and routine scaling and polishing help to remove plaque and calculus like
discoloration such as stains on teeth surfaces. However, professional Teeth
Whitening penetrates teeth from within, where age and medication - related
discoloration occurs to cause a significant color change to white.
This post will cover what you need to know before
you get your teeth professionally whitened:
What to Expect
Side Effects
Maintenance
Risks
What to Expect.
1.
Scaling and
Polishing to be done first to remove plaque and Calculus.
2.
Your mouth is
prepared by having gums and lips covered.
3.
The shade of the
teeth is noted.
4.
A
professional-grade bleaching gel is applied to the teeth within each session.
5.
A special light
is focused on the teeth for some minutes depending on manufacturer instructions
to help activate the bleaching gel.
6.
The bleaching
gel application and light treatment may be repeated two more times, for up to
an hour total treatment time depending on manufacturer instructions.
7.
You can expect
your teeth to whiten by as much as two to eight shades brighter, but the actual
new color will appear a few days after treatment.
Depending on whether
you have achieved your desired color or not, you may be advised to come back
for an additional session or opt for a supplemental at-home treatment.
Side Effects
Although teeth
whitening is a relatively safe procedure, there are certain side effects that
you should be aware of:
Sensitivity:-
Bleaching can cause temporary sensitivity to temperature, pressure, and touch,
and sometimes even shooting pains. The pain usually lasts one or two days, but
may be present up to a month.
Gum Irritation:-
This often happens when the whitening solution gets on the gums.
Technicolor Teeth:- If you had dental work done such as veneers,
fillings, crowns, etc, it is important to note that dental material used during
these procedures is not affected by bleaching agents. It will remain the same
color when the surrounding teeth are whitened. Thus, it is recommended to get professional teeth whitening prior to
dental work.
Maintenance
Teeth whitening results
won’t last forever as teeth continually get stained by coffee and other drinks,
and yellowing is part of the aging process. In general, results from
professional teeth whitening can last anywhere from one to five years. The best
way to sustain your results is to follow a good dental care routine at home
with regular brushing, flossing, and mouthwash rinsing, and to minimize the
consumption of staining foods, drinks, and tobacco.
Risks
Whitening may not be
for you if you fall within one or more of the following categories:
You have generalised
sensitive teeth
You have pronounced
receding gums
You have dental
cavities on your teeth.
You have visible
fillings, crowns, veneers, implants, bridges, inlays, onlays
You are under 18 years
of age
You are pregnant or
breastfeeding.
If you are interested
in a whiter smile, schedule a consultation with us today to see if teeth whitening will be effective for you.
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