Teeth Whitening
It is for patients
- Genetically yellow teeth
- Internal discoloration from taking tetracycline at a young age
- Excessive deposition of fluoride
- Discoloration from age
- Discoloration from drinking coffee or smoking
- Discoloration from a severe teeth injury
What is teeth whitening?
Dentin and enamel that has been discolored due to factors like genetically yellow or from environmental factors are restored to their original white shades without causing major damage to the teeth using whitening agents and machine.
Types Of Whitening
Home whitening
Tray is made in the clinic and is used at home by spreading the whitening agent on the tray and using the afternoon or sleeping time to whiten the teeth.
When used according to the instructions provided, there is no problems that incur.
Professional whitening
Whitening that is done in the clinic using whitening agents in higher concentration in conjunction to a direct beam to whiten the teeth.
Outcomes vary according to the individual and the effects can last anywhere between 1-3 years.
When eating foods that discolor the teeth often can affect how long the whitening effects last; it is recommended that patients come in every 6 months for a checkup and receive whitening as necessary.
Difference between home whitening and professional whitening
Home whitening
needs to be done every 2-3 weeks to achieve wanted results
When the two types of whitening is alternated, better results are achieved and the effects last longer
Professional whitening
takes 20-30minutes and with one treatment, patient can achieve wanted results
* the number of sessions needed differ according to each individual’s case