Professional Teeth Whitening

Bleaching of teeth to lighten their colour is called teeth whitening. Teeth didn’t look bright white but looked a few shades brighter after treatment. This procedure is not necessary. It is rarely done as teeth whitening is an optional method.

Chemicals used in teeth whitening products include carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. It is legally allowed to only registered dental practitioners to prepare concentrated solutions for teeth whitening.

The tradition of teeth-whitening began with the ancient Egyptians about 4,000 years ago, who made a whitening paste using ground pumice stone blended with wine vinegar. White teeth are a beauty symbol, and a token of prosperity.

Officially, common bleaching methods — think peroxide trays — began sometime in the late 1980s. According to Jean Arthur, a restorative and cosmetic dentist in Providence, R.I., dentists came across the procedure somewhat by mistake a couple of decades ago. For years, peroxide has been used as an oral antiseptic gel to cure the gums; dentists found numerous methods to hold the gel on the gums longer. It quickly became apparent that a side effect of that treatment was that the teeth were whitened.

Results from these procedures are perfect for our “instant gratification” culture, with many methods bringing about a difference in two weeks. Discoloration of the tooth-enamel is caused by a range of things. They include aging, superficial stains from coffee, cola and wine drinking, smoking, or taking medicines like tetracycline, diseases, and even genetics.

Teeth scrubbing due to mild abrasive action of all toothpastes as they help to remove stains of the surface.

Teeth whitening and bleaching products are available in your local grocery stores as well as on online stores. Such products have less concentration of bleaching agents as used by dentists in the office.

For in-office bleaching, only one office visit is required that’s why it is called chairside bleaching. To protect your gums, dentists can apply a rubber shield or protective gel to your gums. Then bleach is applied to your teeth.

Dentists can prepare a custom-made tray for and provide you for home whitening. Then your dentist will guide you about the bleaching solution and its use.

A study published by an author Manuel C.Voelkle in Psychology and aging that people tend to guess the age of happy persons with that of angry facial expressions. This research found that facial expression plays an enormous role in assessing the accuracy and age-bias.

A smile is one of the first tools people use to appraise you and your attitude. Professional teeth whitening brightens your smile and helps to remove persistent stains. They save you from embarrassment and boost your confidence with an attractive smile.

You will not feel the need to smile with a closed mouth after whitening, or to hide your teeth behind your hand when you laugh or talk. You can show your smile with confidence. When a professional performs teeth whitening procedure it is safer than any over-the-counter teeth whitening product.

Unlike dental treatments such as crowns or veneer, no tooth preparation is needed for teeth whitening. In preparing the tooth for these treatments, you may lose some tooth structure through the etching process. It must be ensured that the crown or veneer sticks firmly with the tooth. This is the conventional method to get white teeth.

You can also ask to bring maintenance kits for whitening to your home. You can freshen up your white teeth with the custom-made trays and whitening gel when it suits you. In just 30-minute time, your teeth will retain their colour.

If you want best results, then you should avoid staining drinks and foods for the first 24 hours. Acquired pellicle is a protective layer that everyone has. During whitening procedure, surface stains have been removed from this layer. 24 hours are required to this barrier to develop again. You have to avoid certain foods and drinks during this time period including, dark sauces, red wine, soda drinks, tea, coffee, to minimize re-staining.

Anything that a white t-shirt stains will also stain your teeth. Also stop utilizing tobacco products while teeth whitening.

We can say anecdotally that patients who have whitened their teeth tend to show an improvement in their routine for oral health care. Experiencing the benefits of whiter teeth also causes one to be very vigilant when washing, flossing and having our skilled cleaning dentist.

Since good oral hygiene is known to boost your general health and avoid several diseases, whitening might be the strongest reason you may need to bleach your teeth.

Our work consists of practitioners from the front desk to the consultation area, who treat the oral health very seriously. We are able to offer top-notch care using state-of-the-art equipment designed with a view to safety and efficiency. As you step into our building, you’ll find everything is tidy, cozy, and sterilized to the complete. Your comfort and safety are our focus.

We respect and understand that there’s dental anxiety in many patients. We do everything we can at our office to ensure your experience is as satisfying as possible. We are also able to relieve the dental anxiety by specifically expressing what you should anticipate during your care. We encourage you to bring headphones and music during your treatment, and ask us about options for dental sedation.

You are not just a patient at our practice. We take care of your oral health requirements. During your tour we hope you can consider a friend as your dental specialist!