Teeth whitening is a completely harmless cosmetic procedure that can help you not only get a whiter and brighter smile, but and get rid of some staining and stains on the teeth. For whitening, we use a whitening gel containing an active ingredient hydrogen or carbamide peroxide. The whitening effect is achieved as active, free radicals from the gel enter the surface layer of enamel, “catch” the pigment and bring it out. It is before bleaching teeth need to be cleaned of dental plaque and calculus, as well as not having untreated caries.
You can get your whiter smile in one office visit “Professional Whitening” or by wearing splints for “Home teeth whitening’ up to two weeks at home.
Types of clinical whitening
Professional whitening (cabinet whitening)
With professional whitening, you can get a whiter smile in within one visit. We perform the procedure as first we apply a liquid protector to your gums to maximize them protected. Then, on the front surface of the teeth we apply whitening gel with a high concentration of the whitening agent, which we activate with the help of light for a short time. You will notice immediate result when you smile and talk. Even after the first one procedure, your teeth will become up to several shades whiter. If you comply care instructions after bleaching, the effect will last long term in time.
After whitening, it is possible to experience a slight sensitivity of the teeth, this is normal and subsides within a few days.
The high quality whitening products we use are safe and effective.
Home whitening
The second and more gentle option is home whitening with splints. At home whitening we will need to take impressions of your teeth to make custom braces that fit perfectly fit your teeth.
The home whitening kit you will receive contains high quality whitening gel, splint storage case and your individual splints. In them, you will apply the whitening gel, which is of lower concentration, repeating this procedure every day in within two weeks, for about 1 hour daily.
Achieving the desired result is usually observed after approx ten days. When achieving the desired result earlier than expected, you can interrupt the whitening course and keep the remaining gel, to use after time for re-whitening.
Your custom whitening trays are reusable! After completing the home whitening course, keep them like this you can use them again whenever you want.
How long will the whitening result last?
How long the whitening will last is strictly individual and depends on following a diet without coloring foods and drinks. That and termination of smoking are mandatory conditions for a long-lasting result in the weather.
Can bleaching damage the enamel on my teeth?
When whitening is performed under the supervision of a dentist and professional means, there is no danger of damaging your teeth.
Professional whitening gel cannot change in any way the structure of the enamel (the most superficial layer of the teeth) or to it break The bleaching gel only reacts to organics compounds that represent the accumulated in depth of the enamel colorings.
How often should teeth whitening be done?
To strengthen and maintain the effect, you can do a series of procedures (2 or 3) in several months, this is indicative and that’s it assesses individually according to the state of the teeth of each patient.
The combination of professional has an extremely good effect in-office whitening with maintenance therapy with a home system whitening at home.
Instructions for the patient after teeth whitening –
To achieve and maintain the whitening results you desire you need to follow the following instructions:
- Avoid foods and drinks that stain teeth such as: coffee, cola, red wine, beets, black tea, soy sauce, etc. Possibly you can eat them with a straw.
- Avoid foods and juices with a high lemon content or phosphoric acid, sour foods and sodas.
- Do not use tobacco products during whitening
- Sensitivity from temperature irritations may occur (mostly from cold) and sometimes feel discomfort – that’s it normal and subsides within a few days or a week. If sensitivity lasts longer or is greater, we recommend using a remineralizing gel that will reduce tooth sensitivity.
- During whitening, do not use mouthwash containing chlorhexidine, as it may reduce the bleaching effect.
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