Teeth Whitening

Discoloured Teeth

Teeth discolouration can occur for various reasons, including the consumption of stain-causing foods and beverages, the use of medications, the passage of time, and smoking.

Teeth whitening can make you appear more healthy and appealing, and it can also serve to draw attention away from other defects in your smile.

Dental Fluorosis

Dental fluorosis produces alterations in the appearance of tooth enamel. During its treatment, your dentist will remove a small piece of natural enamel from the surface of your teeth to make the white spots less visible. To improve the appearance, it is followed by teeth whitening.

In-Chair Teeth Whitening

The chair whitening procedure is the most popular cosmetic procedure because it provides instant results and requires only an hour of your time. In a single dental session, you can expect your tooth surface to be two to three shades whiter than they were before.

During your routine checkups, which are done every six months, you may also perform professional teeth whitening. The approach requires either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide as active components.

Take Home Teeth Whitening Kits

Take-home kit is a quick, effective, and aggressive whitening procedure. It is ideal for people who wish to remove the stains on teeth quickly and effectively. For this treatment, you will have your dentist take impressions of your teeth to create custom trays that will fit properly in your mouth.

Your dentist will provide you with a set of customized trays and whitening gel that will last for six months. They’ll make sure there’s enough on hand for longer-term therapy, so you won’t be caught short while you’re waiting for the next batch to be made available.

Over the counter products

Teeth whitening is very safe, but it is safest when supervised. Easy access can lead to overuse, and long-term use may be harmful. You can try over-the-counter products that are effective in treating tooth discolouration. However, since they are over the counter treatments, the concentration of gel is lower. The treatment time also varies depending on its ingredients.

Some examples of over-the-counter teeth whitening products are strips, gels, and toothpaste. However, it is not recommended for patients with gum disease. Professional products recommended by a professional dentist are still the best option to achieve that healthy smile.

Your dentist will give you a whitening option that will work best for your teeth. Then, your dentist will also discuss the effects from teeth whitening. The kinds of discolouration of your teeth will be assessed.

First, your dentist will examine your mouth and teeth to determine whether they are in good health. The dentist may recommend dental procedures if they are needed to prevent complications. The next step is having a professional dental cleaning to remove plaque and stubborn tartar. It is helpful to have your teeth cleaned prior to the whitening procedure to get better results.

As part of our whitening process, we also apply a protective coating to your gums before whitening the surfaces of your teeth. Although the whitening gel is not harmful to your teeth, it may irritate the soft tissue of your mouth, such as your gums and cheeks. In that case, we will use mouth retractors so that you can relax your jaw and keep the sensitive tissues in your mouth from getting in contact with the bleaching solution. Once the bleaching solution is applied to the teeth, a specialised light is used for 12 minutes to activate the gel, allowing it to deliver better and faster results.

The process is repeated for four cycles or until desired result is achieved.

Fortunately, the vast majority of patients have few or no issues with tooth bleaching. In contrast, those who undergo numerous successive bleaching procedures risk becoming over-bleached.

You may experience tooth sensitivity when having a dental operation. It can occur due to treatment-induced dentin exposure, usually protected by tooth enamel.

Before beginning any teeth whitening technique, it is also essential to consult with a dentist about your specific needs. If you have sensitive teeth, this indicates that the enamel has already been damaged and needs to be safeguarded. In this case, they would recommend the most effective treatment for your sensitive teeth.

One of the risks of teeth whitening is gum irritation, resulting in a chemical burn. For many days after using the solution, you may experience soreness or rawness in sensitive tissues such as your gums or oral mucous membrane.

In addition, as soon as the bleach comes into contact with your gums, it will turn them white as well. If you’re using a professional whitening solution, this will likely happen. In the meantime, the discomfort will subside with time, and the soft tissue will heal within a short period.