Tooth whitening

 Tooth Whitening

What is tooth whitening?

Tooth change of color is a awfully effective method of lightening the natural color of your teeth while not removing any of the tooth surface. It cannot create a whole color modification, however it should lighten the prevailing shade.

Why would I need my teeth whitened?

There are variety of reasons why you would possibly get your teeth white. most are different; and even as our hair and complexion vary,therefore do our teeth. only a few folks have brilliant-white teeth, and our teeth may also become a lot of stained as we have a tendency to become older.

Your teeth may also be stained on the surface by food and drinks like tea, coffee, vino and blackcurrant. Smoking may also stain teeth.

‘Calculus' or tartar can also affect the colour of your teeth. Some people may have staining under the surface, which can be caused by certain antibiotics or by tiny cracks in the teeth which take up stains.

What does tooth whitening involve?    

Professional bleaching is that the most usual technique of tooth lightening. Your dental team are able to tell you if you're appropriate for the treatment, and can supervise it if you're. 1st the dental team can place a rubber protect or a gel on your gums to guard them. they're going to then apply the lightening product to your teeth, employing a specially created receptacle which inserts into your mouth sort of a mouth guard.

The ‘active ingredient' within the product is typically oxide or organic compound peroxide. because the active ingredient is softened, gets into the enamel on the teeth and also the tooth color is formed lighter.

How long does this take?

The total treatment can usually be done within three to four weeks. First, you will need two or three visits to the dentist. Your dental team will need to make a mouth guard and will take impressions for this at the first appointment. Once your dental team has started the treatment, you will need to continue the treatment at home. This means regularly applying the whitening product over two to four weeks, for 30 minutes to one hour at a time.

However, there are now some new products which can be applied for up to eight hours at a time. This means you can get a satisfactory result in as little as one week.

What other procedures are there?

There is currently optical device change of color or ‘power whitening'. throughout this procedure a rubber dam is place over your teeth to shield the gums, and a bleaching product is painted onto your teeth. Then a lightweight or optical device is shone on the teeth to activate the chemical. the sunshine hastens the reaction of the change of color product and also the color amendment may beachieved additional quickly. optical device change of color is alleged to create teeth up to 5 or six shades lighter.

How long does chair-side power whitening take?

Your dentist will need to assess your teeth to make sure that you are suitable for the treatment. Once it has been agreed, this procedure usually takes about one hour.

How much does tooth whitening cost?

Charges will vary from practice to practice and region to region. Laser or power whitening will be more expensive than professional bleaching. We recommend you get a written estimate of the cost before you start any treatment.

How long will my teeth stay whiter?

The effects of lightening are thought to last up to 3 years. However, this may vary from person to person. The impact is a smaller amount

possible to last as long if you smoke, or eat or drink merchandise that may stain your teeth. raise your dental team for his or her opinion before you begin the treatment.

What are the side effects?

Some people may find that their teeth become sensitive to cold during or after the treatment. Others may have discomfort in the gums, a sore throat or white patches on the gum line. These symptoms are usually temporary and should disappear within a few days of the treatment finishing.

If any of these side effects continue you should go to your dentist.