Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is a non-invasive and simple procedure that can improve the brightness of the patient’s natural teeth also it helps to maintain the natural whiteness of your teeth and to make you look more youthful and healthy.

Some frequently asked questions are –

1. What are the ways of teeth whitening?

In-office teeth whitening– Done in the dental clinic by the dentist, It is usually 45 mins to 1 hour sitting. It is the most powerful, fastest, and safest way to get your teeth whitened.

Home Bleaching- This is done by the patient himself at home. A customized tray containing whitening agent should be worn overnight for 10 to 20 days

2. How do my teeth whiten up?

the whitening agents after penetrating the enamel release oxygen ions and break the STAIN  molecules and make your teeth free of stains that have penetrated deeply your enamel.

3. Is a dentist visit important before home tooth whitening?

It is best to do it under professional guidance to avoid any complications later. Whether you go for home tooth whitening or in-office tooth whitening go for a checkup with a dental professional, who will guide you and make sure you are the right candidate for whitening.

4. is Tooth whitening chemical safe for my body?

They are overall safe for your body.
They should be used as directed, the whitening agent should not to swallowed.

5. Does tooth whitening harm the gums?

Gums should be adequately protected during teeth whitening as contact with whitening agents with gums may lead to hypersensitivity/irritation on the gums.

6. Is the whitened tooth weakened?

No. The tooth structure is not weakened.

7. Does tooth whitening affect existing fillings?

Whitening will not affect old fillings. The color of the old fillings doent change, so it may appear darker than the newly whitened tooth.

8. Can I get tooth whitening at any age?

15 years and above is acceptable.

9. Till what time does the whitening last?

Usually, you can get it repeated every 1-2 years according to the need.

10. Is tooth whitening painful?

No. It’s a painless treatment, but you may have little sensitivity/irritation persisting for a couple of days. mild analgesics may help you.

11. what are the precautions after whitening?

Avoid foods that are high in color for 15 days. Rinsing the mouth after every meal helps to maintain whitening. Avoiding red wine / colored ice candies / soft drinks etc will last your whitening for a longer time.