There are a lot of confusion surrounding this new trend of teeth whitening and bleaching, some call it Hollywood smile, some call it smile designing. Is it just a trend, Fiction or myth? Are those pictures you see before and after, are real or just photo shopped!! Read on to know more;
Well here I am (professional General and cosmetic dentist) to straighten out the fact from the trends and answer the questions. Maybe you’ve always wanted a beautiful white and bright smile. Or your teeth have yellowed over time. Or you’re not happy with the staining that results from drinking coffee, tea or food. Whatever your reason for wanting whiter teeth.
With professional, and laser teeth whitening you can actually get whiter (2- 4 shade lighter) and brighter smile.Don’t be afraid to flash a smile, we’re bringing you the latest and greatest in teeth whitening technology. Get ready to say goodbye to yellow enamel and hello to your best smile ever!
What is tooth whitening?
Teeth whitening is a very effective way of lightening the natural color of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surface or damaging it. Usually the original shade of the tooth is whitened to a lighter color (2_4 shades), rather than being turned completely white.
Teeth whitening give you a whiter and brighter smile (Hollywood smile)
The ‘active ingredient’ in the whitening product is usually hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. As the active ingredient is broken down, oxygen gets into the enamel and dentine of the teeth and the tooth color is made lighter.
What are procedures and type?
The most common type of whitening is called ‘chair-side whitening’ often called ‘laser whitening’ You will be told if you are suitable for the treatment, and your dentist will supervise it. First the dentist, hygienist or therapist will put a rubber shield or a gel on your gums to protect them. Then the whitening Gel is painted onto your teeth and then a laser light is shone onto the gel to speed up the whitening reaction. This is also called ‘power whitening’
Another option is dentist-supervised ‘Home whitening’. You will have trays made specially to fit into your mouth like gum-shields. The whitening gel is then put in the trays and you will be given a routine to follow at Home.
Are you right candidate for whitening?
There are a number of reasons why you might get your teeth whitened. Everyone is different; Just like we all have different hair and skin color, people also have different tooth color. Some people naturally have a more grey shade of teeth. Other people have white spots on their teeth. As we get older our teeth get darker. This is partly due to our getting older, but it is also caused by the foods we eat and drink, and by other habits such as smoking. Tea, coffee, blackcurrant juice, red wine and other foods that have strong colors can have an effect on the overall color of our teeth. Teeth may also darken as a result of some antibiotics.
What are different materials for teeth whitening?
Over the counter different Whitening paste, whitening pen, whitening gel and whitening strips are available, one should take advice from your dentist before using any of the whitening products.
How long does whitening take?
Procedure can vary depending on how discolored your teeth are and the shade you want to get .for professional and laser whitening procedure usually takes about 45 mints to 1hour and for home bleaching 2 to 3 week
How long whitening last?
The effects of whitening last one to 2 years. However, this will vary from person to person. The effect is less likely to last as long if you smoke, or eat or drink products that can stain your teeth. like tea, coffee and wine
What are side effects to tooth whitening?
Most people will never see harmful side effects from tooth whitening. Some people may find that their teeth become sensitive to cold during or after the treatment, other side effects are gum irritation, mild sore throat, white patches on gum. These symptoms are usually temporary and should disappear within a few days of the treatment
🙂 P.S KEEP SMILING 🙂
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