Various teeth-whitening procedures and how they function

Your teeth can become stained in two different ways: on the surface, which is typically brought on by personal habits like smoking, drinking coffee, and poor dental hygiene; and deeper stains that penetrate the enamel, which can be brought on by oral trauma, drugs, and the aging process.

 

Your teeth can be made whiter by whitening them or by eliminating surface stains. Some treatments are potent enough to penetrate the tooth enamel deeply and start a chemical process that breaks down chemicals in stains, depending on the quantity of the whitening agents utilized. Oxidation is the name of this reaction. The products just treat the surface if the concentration isn’t very high.

 

Whitening techniques used by dentists

A benefit of receiving treatment from a dentist is that your mouth is typically completely cleansed and checked prior to the therapy. Hydrogen peroxide is frequently used for office cleanings. Typically, a dentist will apply peroxide gel, remove it, and then reapply it multiple times. Professional teeth whitening procedures can lighten teeth by four to six shades. Your mouth and gums are shielded during the teeth-brightening process with in-office treatment, which is another advantage. These whitening options are typically the most expensive, but the results also stay the longest.

 

Whitening at Home With a Dental Fit

Additionally, peroxide gels are used in solutions for do-it-yourself teeth whitening together with flavorings, water, and glycerin. When creating personalized trays, your dentist will take impressions of your mouth and recreate them. Over the course of one to two weeks, you are encouraged to wear the trays while applying a gel to your teeth through the trays.

 

Whitening at home

Before using a whitening product when doing your own teeth whitening, it’s a good idea to get your mouth examined by a dentist to find any problem areas and cure them. As previously indicated, hydrogen peroxide is a common ingredient in at-home whiteners, albeit the amount of chemicals used may not be as high as in cleaning services. This chemical substance may be found as toothpaste, gum, strips, gel, or gum.

 

Who shouldn’t whiten teeth

Not everyone can benefit from teeth whitening, but if you have any concerns, you should speak with a doctor before using any whitening products on your teeth.

 

In Clinica Britannia we offer free dental consultation in case you are considering a teeth whitening treatment.