2011/09/16

Teeth Whitening


Stains our teeth is caused by multiple factors, our daily routine and diet: smoking, chewing tobacco, drinking tea, coffee, soft drinks, red wine, eating fruits and vegetables, sauces, poor oral hygiene, etc. There are some other complicated reasons, which are linked to inherited diseases, trauma during tooth development, the use of certain drugs, etc.

It does not matter what the cause, can stain teeth affect our self-esteem and confidence. Remember, your smile is one of the first things people notice about you.

The good news is that cosmetic dentistry offers various treatments and techniques to restore the white color of the teeth; some are more intrusive than others. Taking into account that not all treatments are for everyone and the level of teeth whitening can vary from person to person. It is also important to note that teeth whitening are not permanent, and the type of treatment and care of the mouth of your staff, it can last from weeks to years.

Before deciding on a specific product or treatment, it is important to consult your dentist and ask for the meaning of his / her specialty, the waiting time and costs associated with them. A good dentist must take into account your medical history and perform a thorough examination of your mouth and teeth, before suggesting any method of teeth whitening.

Some of the products and methods your dentist may suggest are whitening toothpastes, whitening strips, A-home bleaching kits, in-chair whitening procedures such as zoom, size, or compounds such as porcelain veneers Luveneers.

The teeth whitening most common effects of the growth of hot and cold sensitivity, and a slight temporary irritation to the mouth of the soft tissues, particularly gums.

Remember that some bleaching agents can act against the surface of the tooth enamel, which weakens the teeth, if not used as recommended. In other cases, can cause changes in the balance of bacteria in the mouth.

In extreme cases, some brands can also produce chemical burns on the tongue, gums and lips. Peroxide used in teeth whitening can lead to cervical root external resorption, which then can lead to tooth loss.

It 'important to remember that teeth whitening is not recommended for pregnant or lactating. It is also not recommended for children under 16 years, because teeth are still under development.

Home whitening systems tend to provide longer lasting results than the Chair of them also do it, has a lower concentration, but is slowly increasing its effectiveness. In-chair whitening is usually recommended for quick results before events such as weddings. We recommend using the retouch kit can be used day in a chair just zoom whitening, and there after a couple of days each month. We had to stay in the hair - it needs a month to cut or re-coloring.

Home systems are mostly the same, it is usually two levels of concentration of peroxide and carbamide peroxide alone. We offer the most suitable according to their sensitivity scale.



No comments:

Post a Comment