Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening is process of removing stains and debris from tooth surface, thereby restoring tooth surface color.

Teeth Whitening is most common, widely adopted ,quick and non invasive affordable cosmetic procedure.

Why it is required?

Sparkling white enamel(outermost covering of tooth surface) reflects the natural tooth colour.
Over the years Enamel (Composed of Microcrystalline Rods) gets either stained or wear down

Staining of teeth

Extrinsic Stain
Appears on tooth surface
Reasons:- Dark Colored Beverages, Food Trauma ,Ageing, Exposure to minerals tobacco and routine wear and tear

Intrinsic Stain
Forms on Interior of tooth
Trauma ,Ageing, Exposure to minerals tobacco and routine wear and tear. like tetracycline during tooth formation or Excessive ingestion of fluoride in water

Stubborn /Persistent stains- Teeth Whitening.

Enamel wear and tear

Enamel becomes thin and transparent
Micro-cracks in enamel and spaces between enamel rods are filled with stains and debris
Yellow color of Dentin( tooth core material)is visible

How does it work/Various whitening options?

Two types of whitening options are available.
In-Office Whitening
This procedure is performed in clinic itself. Significant color changes are observed in short period of times(45-90 minutes).
Firstly gum are protected by rubber dam. Then high concenteration peroxide gel(Whitening agent ) is applied on teeth in controlled and careful manner.

Severity of stains decides number of whitening sessions required.

Professionally Dispensed Take Home kits
Take home kits are easy to use and recommended for minor stains. They use lower concenteration of whitening agent which is applied over teeth for hours or overnight.
The gel is applied to the teeth using custom made bleaching tray that resemble the mouth guard.

Risks associated with Teeth whitening

Increase in Senstivity to Temperature, pressure and touch
Gum Irritation
Tooth coloured Restorations, Ceramic bonding, veeners to be avoided for minimum two weeks after whitening to ensure proper bonding, function and shade matching.
It is difficult to whiten yellow recessed tooth surface
Whitening is contraindicated in pregnant ladies

Tooth Whitening is not single day procedure. It requires multiple sittings and home maintenance ( in form of good oral hygiene) and “ touch ups” for prolonged effect.
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