We are now in full swing of the hot summer and many of us are all sunbathing in order to achieve that darker tan. Therefore wouldn’t you like to have whiter teeth too? Sounds pretty good so far so how could you go about this?
Did you hear about teeth bleaching?
This is a professional system for teeth whitening and there are many ways we can actually make our teeth brighter. All you have to do is choose the system that is best suitable for you.
Whitening Systems:
Specialized Toothpastes
Whitening Rinses
Home Bleaching
Office Bleaching.
Toothpastes and rinses can remove stains from the surface of the teeth,freshen breath, help reduce dental plaque and gum disease.
They do not really work to whiten the teeth in structure.
Home bleaching and office bleaching systems can however whiten our teeth.
1) Home Bleaching:
This system whitens your teeth with gel in a tray, you place the tray in your mouth and wait for a period of time. The gel contains a hidrojen peroxide bleaching agent. Generally after a couple of hours you would start seeing the result. Home bleaching can be used for up to four weeks and sometimes more if your teeth discolouration is quite agressive.
2) Office Bleaching:
In-office bleaching provides the quickest way to whiten teeth. With in-office bleaching, the whitening product is applied directly to the teeth. These products can be used in combination with heat, a special light, and/or a laser. Results are seen in only one, 30- to 60-minute treatment with in-office bleaching, dramatic results can be seen after the first treatment. These treatments are the easiest ones because you can get the result in one single session.
How Long Does Teeth Whitening Effects Last?
Teeth whitening is not permanent. Foods and beverages stain but it can sometimes last up until one year. You may even be able to wait one year or longer before another whitening treatment or touch-up is needed.
The degree of whiteness will vary from individual to individual depending on the condition of the teeth, nature of the stain, the type of bleaching system used, and for how long.
Difference At-Home Teeth Whitening vs. Dentist-Supervised Teeth Whitening.
There are differences between whitening your teeth at home and having them bleached in a dentist’s office, including:
Strength of bleaching agent: Home bleaching systems usually contain lower strength-bleaching agent concentrations in comparison to in office bleaching systems.
Mouthpiece Trays: With a home bleaching system which you buy by yourself they have a mouthpiece tray in the package which you have to try to fit to your teeth. With Dentist-supervised at-home bleaching products, your dentist will take an impression of your teeth and make a mouthpiece tray that is customized to exactly fit your teeth. With in-office bleaching, the whitening product is applied directly to the teeth with assistant waiting during the whole procedure.
Additional protective measures: In the office bleaching, your dentist will apply either a gel to the gum tissue or use a rubber shield (which slides over the teeth) prior to treatment to protect your gums and oral cavity from the effects of the bleaching. Home bleaching products don’t provide these extra protective measures.
As a result in-office treatments offer additional benefits compared with home bleaching procedures.
First, your dentist can perform an oral exam and consider your complete medical history, which can be helpful in determining how your teeth became discolored and if bleaching is an appropriate course of treatment based on your type and extent of stains and type, number and location of restorations. Your dentist can then better match the type of stain with the best treatment, if appropriate, to lighten those stains. With dentist-supervised bleaching procedures, your dentist will likely want to see you a couple of times to ensure you are following directions, to make sure the customized tray is fitting properly, to inspect your gums for signs of irritation, and to generally check on how the teeth whitening process is proceeding. With home bleaching products, you are on your own!
Please do not hesitate to contact me for any questions you may have.
“Quite Apropraitely Named The Smile Studio…”
Dr. ELÇİN KÖLE
Tel: (0256) 6183706
info@esthetic-dental-center.com
