Teeth Whitening Treatment

What is teeth whitening?

Teeth whitening is a procedure of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing or grinding any of the tooth surfaces. It can’t completely change your natural colour, but YES it’s going to lighten the prevailing shade.

Why should we Need teeth whitening?

There are multiple reasons why you might get a teeth whitening treatment. With the ages & dietary habits of food & drinks ( such as tea, coffee, red wine, turmeric diet, etc )our teeth become discolored & stained. Smoking is also one of the major factors for tooth staining. Some people may have staining under tooth surfaces caused due to certain antibiotic coverage & other medication. Some crack lines present in the teeth may take up some stains and cause discoloration of the tooth surface. Calculus & plaque formation is also the major factors that affect the discoloration of teeth.

What are the Ingredients used in teeth whitening treatment?

The ‘active ingredient’ in the tooth whitening product is usually hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. As the active ingredient is broken down, oxygen gets into the enamel on the teeth and makes it lighter tooth colour.

Case Selection for teeth whitening

Professional bleaching is the most effective way of tooth whitening. Your dentist will thoroughly examine your oral & General health condition and will guide you on whether you are suitable for the tooth whitening treatment or not.

How long does an In-office teeth whitening procedure take?

Your dentist will first assess your teeth to make sure that you are suitable for the treatment by a thorough examination. Once it has been done, then this procedure usually takes about one hour.

Clinic/ In-Office teeth whitening procedures.

During the (clinic/In-office)teeth whitening procedure a rubber dam is placed over your teeth to protect your gums from the bleaching agents & a bleaching Agent is applied on your teeth surfaces. Then laser light is shone on the teeth surfaces to activate the chemical which speeds up the reaction of the bleaching agent & more quickly the colour change is seen, Office whitening is said to make teeth up to 4 to 5 shades lighter than the normal.

How long does this procedure take?

The complete treatment can be done within 2 to 3 weeks. Your dentist will need to make your custom-made trays. Once your dentist has started the treatment plan, you will need to continue the treatment plan at home. The dentist will deliver you the trays & materials that you can use at your home. This means regular application of whitening gel over two to four weeks, for 30 minutes to one hour at a time will help you to give you the desired result.

How much does teeth whitening cost in Pune?

Charges will vary from dentist to dentist and area to area. Office whitening will be more expensive than a Home bleaching/whitening procedure. We would recommend always going to the standard clinic for a whitening procedure because it involves care & perfect handling. You can try Acme Dental Lounge Aundh, Pune for any teeth whitening procedure.

How long does teeth whitening last?

Teeth whitening effects will vary from person to person. It lasts longer but its effect is less likely to last as long as you are having a continuous intake of eating or drinking products that can stain your teeth & Especially your smoking habit.

What are the side effects of teeth whitening?

Some people may complain of sensitive teeth with cold & hot drinks during or after the treatment. Some may have a little discomfort in the gums, a sore throat, or white patches on the gum line. These temporary symptoms usually disappear within a few days of the treatment as there is a cleaning of micropores done during the whitening procedure.

If any of these side effects continue you should consult your dentist for proper suggestions & medications.

What is the Option available for teeth Whitening?

Before starting the teeth whitening treatment, discuss with your dentist that you are the right candidate for teeth whitening.

In-office teeth whitening

During the (clinic/ in-office)teeth whitening procedure a rubber dam is placed over your teeth to protect your gums from the bleaching agents & a bleaching Agent is applied on your teeth surfaces. Then laser light is shone on the teeth surfaces to activate the chemical which speeds up the reaction of the bleaching agent & more quickly the colour change is seen. Office whitening is said to make teeth up to 4 to 5 shades lighter than normal.

At-Home teeth whitening

Your dentist will provide you with a custom-made tray & bleaching gel for your -home teeth whitening procedure. He will give you instructions on how to place the whitening gel in the tray and for how much duration of time, you have to load the tray and to keep it in the mouth & guide you the interval period when and how you have to use the material & procedure. This may be a preferred option if you feel more comfortable whitening at your own home. It may be a slower way but with regular and proper technique you will get a result.

What is the post-operative care for teeth whitening procedure?

You can maintain your shining & whitening teeth by cutting down the quantity of food and drinks intake that may cause teeth staining. Stopping Smoking as it can also help to prevent discoloration and staining.

Conclusion:

We recommend the subsequent tips to require care of your teeth:

1. Brush your teeth daily minimum of 2 times one morning and one night.
2. Cut down on how often you’ve got sugary foods and drinks. try to maintain a balanced diet & less stained diet.
3. Visit your dentist regularly after 6 months for a regular check-up

If you have any queries about the teeth whitening procedure, please visit us on acmedental.in or feel free to call us at 9923459984 , 9373305081.