Bleaching or teeth whitening is a procedure which involves lightening of the color of a tooth through the application of a chemical agent to oxidize the organic pigmentation in the tooth.
Teeth Whitening is among the most popular cosmetic dental procedures because it can greatly improve how your teeth look. Teeth Whitening is not a one-time procedure. It will need to be repeated from time to time if you want to maintain the brighter color.
There are mainly two reason for Tooth discolouration.
Extrinsic Stains : Tobacco Dark-colored liquids such as coffee, Cola, tea and red wine, Bad oral health
Intrinsic Stains : Too much fluoride exposure Tetracycline antibiotics Trauma
There are two types of bleaching done.
Chemical teeth whitening is simply the application of hydrogen peroxide based bleaching agent to the teeth for a specified time, usually 3 applications for 20 minutes each.
The concentration of hydrogen peroxide used is usually stronger in this process.
In-office whitening allows us to use a more powerful whitening gel. A specialized light or laser activates the gel and allows bleaching to happen faster. It usually takes 30 to 90 minutes. You will need 1 to 3 appointments. First, we will apply a substance that covers and protects the gums around the teeth. Then, whitening agent will be placed on the teeth.
These whitening agents are activated by special light. After the whitening agent is applied, we will shine the light on your teeth.
For whitening at home, We at US Dental make trays to hold the whitening gel that fit your teeth precisely. Home whitening gel usually needs to be applied daily for 2 to 3 weeks. Talk to us at US Dental if you want to use these home products. Be sure to follow directions to avoid overuse and possible damage to your teeth and mouth.
