What exactly is teeth whitening?
Teeth whitening is the process where enamel discoloration is lightened.
This whitens teeth substantially and reverse the stains of coffee, tobacco, cola, etc.
How long does tooth whitening last?
The answer to this is that the duration of teeth whitening is variable. This will depend on the patient’s oral hygiene and typically touch ups will be required once or twice a year.
Is tooth whitening safe?
Yes it is very safe. Under the supervision of a qualified dentist the bleaching is safe for both gums and teeth. Should you opt for a customize take-home kit, be sure to listen as your dentist describes the exact usage instructions.
How white exactly will my teeth become?
Everybody’s teeth are different. If you have very heavy staining from smoking or coffee, most likely you will see a dramatic change. If your teeth are not extremely stained to begin with, the change will be noticeable but not as dramatic.
How exactly does the whitening work?
The bleaching material, hydrogen peroxide, gets broken down while on the teeth. This allows oxygen to enter the dentin and enamel, causing the existing stains to lighten.
Will my teeth be whitened evenly?
The teeth overall do get whitened. Interestingly, the teeth whiten faster over the biting edges than the area of the teeth adjacent to the gums. Patients may end up with a chalky appearance of the teeth, which is usually temporary only for a few hours to days.
Why do teeth discolor in the 1st place?
There are numerous causes of discoloration which may include taking antibiotics at an early age, smoking, along with trauma. Some foods including candy, beet root, along with beverages such as coffee, red wine, and sodas may discolor teeth.
Are there side effects associated with whitening?
Typically there are none. Some people however, experience some sensitivity on the gums or possibly the teeth as well. This usually goes away after several hours.
Are there long-term effects from the procedure?
Hydrogen peroxide has been used for over 50 years to whiten teeth, and there are no known long-term side effects.
How long does the procedure at the dentist office take?
Typically the entire whitening procedure takes less than an hour to complete. Sometimes as little as 30 minutes, however, usually the dental office will clean and prepare your teeth for the whitening which may take some time as well.
After the bleaching is performed, what causes teeth to stain again?
There’s no magic answer to this question. What caused the teeth to stain in the first place are the same things that cause the teeth to stain again.
How often should I have my teeth whitened?
Typically teeth whitening lasts for 1 to 3 years, however some people prefer to have touch ups every 6 to 12 months.
Will my teeth stain easier now that I have had whitening?
Teeth whitening does not increase the chance of staining subsequently.
With teeth whitening help my veneers and crowns?
The whitening only affects your natural teeth, not any implants that you happen to have.
Is it better to have bleaching in a dentist office or in a do-it-yourself at-home kit?
Whitening in a dentist office is faster and can increase whitening by multiple shades compared to the at-home version. So with regards to results the in office version is better.
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