Teeth whitening

The teeth color change over time due to certain lifestyles such as drinking red wine and smoking. During the teeth whitening process, a whitening substance is used to discolor the teeth. There are several methods for teeth whitening to choose from. If the tooth is dead (without nerve), the teeth whitening has no effect on the teeth, because coloring the teeth occurs from inside the teeth. However, it is possible to whiten this kind of tooth, but it is done from the inside out.

Duration of Treatment

Since the teeth whitening is essentially a simple and fast process, it does not require a particular recovery period, and the individual can resume daily activities immediately.

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In some cases, it may be necessary for a person to consult the doctor in order to make a special tooth molding. In other occasions, the teeth whitening process is done in a single session.

Precautions before, during and after Teeth Whitening

Before the Procedure

Since teeth whitening is a simple and easy procedure, there is no need for precautions before the process.

The Procedure

Tooth whitening can be done in several ways. Before applying the bleaching substance, the tooth is required to be protected by a particular ingredient. If the whitening procedure is done using a laser, a kind of plasma or halogen light is exposed to the tooth in order to escalate the whitening procedure.

This process does not require any local anesthesia or general anesthesia and lasts from 30 to 60 minutes.

After the Procedure

After the bleaching process, the teeth may be sensitive to very cold or very hot food. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid eating coffee, red wine or smoking as they will bring the discoloration back easily.

Important Tips about the Teeth Whitening Process

The teeth whitening procedure is not recommended for the following individuals with:

• Fluorosis
• Sensitive teeth
• Coated teeth, fillers or veneers because they will not be whitened and look even darker compared to the real teeth.

The possible risks of teeth whitening include:

• Pain
• Swelling of the gum

The teeth whitening is prescribing for

• People with discolored teeth

Duration of Confinement

There will be no need for confinement.