What is teeth whitening and who is it suitable for?
Teeth whitening is a process whose goal is to remove unwanted discoloration and return teeth to their natural or significantly lighter color.
What causes the deposition of pigmentation on tooth enamel?
While children's teeth are naturally white, an adult's dentition gradually takes on a yellowish tinge. The natural color of the teeth is genetically determined. However, the resulting shade of tooth enamel is influenced by other factors besides genetics.
While children's teeth are naturally white, an adult's dentition gradually takes on a yellowish tinge. The natural color of the teeth is genetically determined. However, the resulting shade of tooth enamel is influenced by other factors besides genetics.
Among them, we recommend quality and tooth enamel strength, its mineralization, the shade of the dentin (dental tissue) and the amount of pigmentation settled on the surface of the teeth.
The most common reason for yellow or grayish teeth is eating habits, especially the consumption of drinks that contain colored pigments - coffee, black tea, red wine or cola drinks.
Furthermore, we encounter significant discoloration of the enamel in smokers. The most difficult to remove stains are left by chewing tobacco. Certain medications (such as tetracycline antibiotics), chemotherapy and radiation therapy in oncology patients, and insufficient dental hygiene can also play a role in unsightly tooth discoloration.
Home teeth whitening
Home teeth whitening under our professional supervision is a simple way to whiten teeth without a lengthy session in the dentist's chair. The advantage of this teeth whitening method is the use of low concentrations of bleach, which, compared to other procedures, reduces the risk of tooth sensitivity and at the same time increases the color stability of the whitening.
Home teeth whitening under our professional supervision is a simple way to whiten teeth without a lengthy session in the dentist's chair. The advantage of this teeth whitening method is the use of low concentrations of bleach, which, compared to other procedures, reduces the risk of tooth sensitivity and at the same time increases the color stability of the whitening.
How home teeth whitening works
- Making clear whitening gel carriers As part of preparation for home whitening, we will make clear whitening gel carriers exactly for your teeth based on impressions of your teeth in our clinic.
- Home application of whitening gel At home, you apply the whitening gel to the carriers, which you leave to act mainly during sleep, but also for a few hours during the day.
- Repeat application of the whitening gel
You repeat the application of the gel for the next 10 to 14 days.
Internal teeth whitening
Internal teeth whitening, the so-called walking bleach is intended for whitening devital, or dead teeth. Treatment of root canals and their filling often leads to a change in the color of the tooth. A necessary condition for this type of whitening is a high-quality root treatment
Internal teeth whitening, the so-called walking bleach is intended for whitening devital, or dead teeth. Treatment of root canals and their filling often leads to a change in the color of the tooth. A necessary condition for this type of whitening is a high-quality root treatment.
How internal teeth whitening works
- We place a whitening agent in the crown part of the tooth.
- After a few days, we replace the bleaching agent with a new one.
- We repeat until we achieve the desired color effect
Who should avoid teeth whitening?
Teeth whitening is not suitable for children, it should also be avoided by pregnant and lactating women and people with a weakened immune system. You should not undergo teeth whitening even if you have gum problems and increased tooth decay.
Teeth whitening is not suitable for children, it should also be avoided by pregnant and lactating women and people with a weakened immune system. You should not undergo teeth whitening even if you have gum problems and increased tooth decay.
In general, any teeth whitening should be consulted with a dentist in advance, who will assess the condition of your teeth and help you choose a suitable whitening method. It is ideal to undergo teeth whitening first dental hygiene, which will rid you of the coating, deposits dental calculus also certain pigmentation.
How to take care of your teeth after whitening to give you a bright smile
lasted as long as possible
Even the most perfectly whitened teeth will not last long if you do not pay enough attention to them. To maintain the long-term teeth whitening effect, limit as much as possible the factors that caused the original problem. Here, too, the best treatment is prevention.
Try to avoid coloring drinks, smoking, brush your teeth regularly, and if you haven't made friends with dental hygiene so far, include it in your program at least 2 times a year, unless the dental hygienist recommends even more frequent visits.