More About Teeth-Whitening -
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Product Description -
What to expect during infancy?
Over time, your teeth can go from white to not-so-bright for a number of reasons.
Poor oral hygiene:
Not taking good care of your teeth can cause them to get yellow or stained.
Food and Drink:
Dark-colored liquids such as coffee, cola, tea and red wine are some major staining culprits. They all have strong color pigments that attach to the outer white part of your tooth (enamel). Food such as blackcurrant can also stain the surface of your teeth.
Tobacco Use:
Two chemicals found in tobacco create stubborn stains: Tar and nicotine. Tar is naturally dark. Nicotine is colorless until it's mixed with oxygen. Then, it turns into a yellowish, surface-staining substance.
Aging:
Below the hard, white outer shell of your teeth (enamel) is a softer area called dentin. Over time, the outer enamel layer gets thinner with brushing and dentin becomes darker and yellowish. Hence, our teeth become discolored as we get older.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Teeth whitening is a simple process. Whitening products provided by us contain one of two tooth bleach (hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide).
These bleaches break stains into smaller pieces, which makes the color less concentrated and your teeth brighter.What we do?
Whitening your teeth can be done in our dental office or at your home also.
In-Office Bleaching:
It is also called chairside bleaching and usually requires only one visit to our office. Firstly, we photograph your teeth and examine them well. We ask you questions to find out what caused the staining.
Next, we will clean your teeth. In order to remove the film of bacteria, food and other substances that contributed to the staining.
Once this is done, we apply a protective gel or a rubber shield to protect your gums. Bleach is then applied to the teeth. This procedure usually takes about one hour.
At-Home Bleaching:
For whitening at home, we make custom trays for you to hold the whitening gel that fit your teeth precisely. Also, we will give you instructions on how to place the bleaching solution in the tray and for what length of time. This may be a preferred option if you feel more comfortable whitening in your own home at a slower pace. Home whitening gel usually needs to be applied daily for two to three weeks.
