TEETH WHITENING
Getting a bright white smile is made easy today with advanced technology and various options of rinses, gels, chewing gum, toothpastes, and strips.
In the form of gels, teeth whitening material can directly be applied with a small brush on the surface of your teeth.Whitening is not recommended for everyone and it is a must to get an approval from a specialist before you proceed ahead with the treatment.
As Tooth whitening is generally a cosmetic procedure and opted for by the patient which patients seek to enhance their smile and appearance. You may ask our team regarding any inhibitions related to your whitening in this examination.
Do It Yourself
Before you decide to get a self do whitening kit consider a few important differences as compared to whitening done by a professional. At Studio Dentale, we monitor every step of the bleaching process making sure no tissue is damaged and there is complete control of environment making sure no contamination or bacteria enter the field.
Also Home kits have a lesser quantity of bleaching agents which may cause disappointments in achieving the shade of your choice. Our team can also help by providing custom made mouth trays and topical gels that can allow for maximum contact between the whitening gel and the teeth. In this way any tissue injury can be prevented as well. Ill fitting trays can irritate the gum tissues and bleach them white.
In-office teeth whitening
In office teeth whitening ensures optimum results in a shorter span and performed under the skilled expertise of our team of professionals. This is the most popular method of whitening and though not a complicated procedure, requires skills to avoid injury to the gums. Teeth whitening in a dental office can take anywhere between 60-90 minutes.
Below are the standard steps followed for an in-office whitening:
- Our dental specialist will make a record of the current shade of your teeth to understand the difference post treatment.
- Complete scaling of teeth to make sure all surfaces of teeth are spick and clean and ready to recieve the bleaching agent.
- Mouth retractors and cotton will be used to isolate surfaces of your teeth.
- A gum barrier will then be placed on the gums and other soft tissues to protect them from the bleach
- Using an applicator the teeth surfaces will be coated with the whitening gel
- Following which a curing light or lasers are used to activate the gel and accelerate the process
- The gel is then left to work for 30 to 60 minutes
- The gel is then washed off with water and checked for difference in the shade of the teeth
- In extremely sensitive cases,a fluoride top up is done for the patient to reduce any sensitivity.
Post whitening care
- Post your whitening procedure there is some sensitivity that can occur due to the strong agent.Avoid too hot or cold food items to reduce sensitivity.
- If sensitivity persists use a sensitivity control toothpaste and inform the doctor.
- Avoid food items that can stain your teeth for a few days ,for eg -coffee,wine,tea.
Incase of burning sensation in the gums,apply a topical anaesthetic or ask the dentist for the same.
1. Why do teeth stain?
In Spite of good hygiene practices,your teeth undergo changes and are going to get darker as you age.Coffee,tea,wine and similar food items can leave stains on your teeth.There are some stains that can also be caused as a side effect of any medications.Smoking and chewing tobacco can cause staining of teeth and lose their luster.
2. How Long will your teeth whitening last?
Exposure to stain causing food items and drinks can cause and gradually over a period of time whitening effect will fade.You can retouch your treatment every year to get back to the same results of bright white teeth.
3. Is teeth whitening the right choice for me?
If you are younger than 16,pregnant or have extreme sensitivity issues, whitening is not recommended as a treatment choice. People with allergies or any other medical or gum issues should avoid getting their teeth bleached as it will be less successful in the following circumstances. If you have crowns then make a note that bleaching does not change the shade of your restorations and can cause uneven whitening.
4. Can whitening cause enamel damage and make teeth brittle?
10% carbamide peroxide which is used in dental whitening agents showed no effect on the hardness or mineral content of a tooth’s enamel surface.
5. Can dental restorations be damaged by whitening?
No damage to restorations is caused by the ingredients in the whitening kit.
How to keep your PEARLS bright and white
- Cut down on food items having acids or tannins as they can stain your teeth. Colored food and drinks like red wine, sports drinks, Aerated drinks, tea and coffee are majorly responsible for staining teeth.
- Develop a habit of Brushing or rinsing immediately after having stain-causing or sticky food items.
- Maintain good oral hygiene practices by Brushing and flossing your teeth daily.
- Consume healthy food rich in calcium and add fruits to your diet to keep your teeth strong and healthy.
- Quit smoking and Avoid tobacco in any other form.
- Visit your dentist regularly for cleanings and check up as advised.
- Use a straw while consuming stain causing food items
There are so many preparations to be done when one is getting married!
Amongst those preparations there should at least be one thing to worry less about. And that is your smile.
When this groom-to-be came to Studio Dentale, he wished to look the best at his wedding. He was conscious of the fact that his teeth looked yellowish.
He wished to have bright and white teeth so that when he could smile on his wedding day without any hesitation.
The only thing that he required for a perfect smile was to improve the shade of his teeth.
Teeth whitening treatment was done and he was delighted with the results.
- BLEACHING: IN OFFICE BLEACH: ZOOM NPR 35,000/-
- BLEACHING: IN OFFICE BLEACH: CHAIRSIDE BLEACHING WITHOUT LASER NPR 25,000/-
- BLEACHING: IN OFFICE BLEACH: CHAIRSIDE BLEACHING WITH LASER NPR 30,000/-
- BLEACHING: HOME BLEACH NPR 18,000/-
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