Dark stained or discoloured teeth can be a source of embarrassment to many. It can often prevent you from a broad smile. No longer need to accept this aesthetic barrier. You can opt for a highly popular and successful treatment to whiten your teeth.
What causes Discoloration?
Teeth can discolor due to a variety of reasons.
Smoking
Foods and Beverages like tea, coffee, colas, red wine, etc
Aging
Certain medications such as tetracycline taken in younger age
Increased exposure to Fluoridated water
Dental infection
Faulty or old Fillings
Who require Teeth Whitening?
Dental Bleaching:
Dental Bleaching is a procedure where by certain bleaching agents are applied to the teeth in order to remove external and internal stains thus leaving the teeth several shades lighter. Various concentrations of Hydrogen Peroxide and Carbamide Peroxide are available for this use.
Advantages:
It can bring about a dramatic change in almost everyone's smile by changing a dull smile and yellow teeth to a bright smile with white teeth.
Simple and Comfortable and safe procedure
no tooth reduction required
no anesthesia
painless and well tolerated
less time consuming
no change in the shape or form of your teeth
Disadvantages:
ο Normal tooth color may not be restored ο Bleaching can cause discomfort in children because of their large pulps ο Only 75% effective in selected cases ο Extended treatment time may be necessary
** Bleaching might cause mild sensitivity to your tooth- which is reversible
*** Bleaching might cause some Gum irritation for few, which is also reversible ( Reversible- the problem settles down as you stop bleaching)
TYPES OF BLEACHING:
Office bleach:
Dentist asissted
Gums and lips protected
special light and bleaching gel used
30 - 60 minutes, 3-4 sittings
can be combined with home bleach depending upon the severity of stains
mostly a higher concentration of Bleach as 30- 45% is used in Office Bleach
At times results are Immediate after the Bleach session .
Laser bleaching – Its a single visit bleaching done by the dentist. It takes less than 1 hour to make your teeth 3-4 shades brighter.
Home bleach:
done at home
special custom made tray used
1 - 2 weeks
worn in the night or day depending on convenience
your Dentist might use10%, 16% 0r 20% Bleach concentration according to your stains and depending upon the treatment plan.
Post Treatment Care:
Your diet and habits will largely determine how long the bleaching effect will last. With good oral hygiene and a close watch on the exposure of your teeth to external stains from tobacco, beverages, etc., your bleached teeth should maintain their color for a long time. If you choose, regular touch up sessions can be carried out once a year to ensure your teeth look their best.
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