The whitening dental is a dental treatment that manages to improve the tone of the teeth. With the passage of time and because of certain habits such as smoking or regular consumption of tea, wine or coffee, our teeth can acquire a very unsightly yellowish tone.
First of all, the dentist checks the state of health of the mouth, teeth and gums. Normally a previous oral cleaning will be advised to remove tartar and dental plaque. This cleaning will also remove some of the stains that discolor the surface of the enamel, beginning to see a whiter shade of teeth. Then, we decide how many tones we want to lower the color, and we apply the treatment. Afterwards, we provide the patient with advice on how to preserve and extend the effect of teeth whitening to the maximum .
Regarding the treatment, there are different methods. At Clinica Ahoa we use hydrogen peroxide at different concentrations for our teeth whitening treatments. This product abrasions in a controlled manner the first micro layers of enamel. During the treatment we protect the oral mucous membranes and gums to avoid irritation. To reduce tooth sensitivity as much as possible, after treatment we apply fluoride locally in the form of an adhesive gel for 3 minutes to remineralize the enamel. In this way, we strengthen it and greatly reduce sensitivity afterwards.
This treatment is effective in most cases of loss of the natural color of the teeth, but not in all. For example, it is effective in cases of darkening due to the passage of time, consumption of substances such as tea, coffee, wine, spices …, or poor hygiene habits bucodental.
However, if during the development of the teeth we have taken any medication such as tetracyclines that have darkened them, the color is already intrinsic to the tooth, it cannot be changed with a whitening dental -although there are other treatments, such as veneers or porcelain microfaces , which are effective in these cases-.
It should also be noted that whitening will not be effective on implants, dental crowns or veneers.
Whitening is reversible, that is to say, after approximately six to nine months we will have a similar tone to the initial one. If we want to reduce it again, after this time we will have to perform the treatment again. However, the more times we perform the whitening over the years, the easier it will be to maintain and perpetuate in time the tone achieved. In this case, the treatment can be performed at at home. The custom-made positioners are manufactured at the clinic and provides the whitening product to the patient to be applied at home 4 hours a day for 14 days at .
There are some recommendations to take care of the result and that lasts as long as possible, such as not smoking and a white diet for two weeks, and avoid consuming foods with dyes that can stain or darken the teeth, such as coffee, red wine or Coca-Cola.
This treatment is safe, provided it is performed by a professional. During whitening, substances are used that abrasion of the first enamel microlayers in a controlled manner, so be careful with the concentrations. In addition, the oral mucous membranes and gums should be protected to avoid irritation and reduce sensitivity .
However, if we go to a professional, this treatment is safe and will not affect the overall health of our mouth.
Home treatments that promise you “miracle” whitening are not at all recommended, and can also put your dental health at risk . Many of these products, natural or not, contain agents that damage tooth enamel, such as lemon acid, and cause stains that are difficult to remove. On other occasions, they have no effect at all , so the investment of time and money is wasted.
However, your dentist can provide you with controlled whitening treatments to complement the treatment at the clinic. But they should always be done under medical indication and following the instructions given to you.
Not at all. It does not have to involve any pain or discomfort . The treatment is carried out on the outer microlayers of the enamel dental, and during the treatment the mucous membranes and gums are protected. In some cases it can generate dental sensitivity, which will have to be controlled and will disappear in a few days if the professional advice is followed.
Before the treatment, the dentist must evaluate the state of general health of your mouth, to see if it is advisable to perform it. If you have gum problems , you will probably have to solve or control the problem before you can have a whitening, to prevent it from becoming complicated.
As we have already indicated, before whitening the dentist must evaluate the general health of your mouth, to see if it is advisable to perform it. It is not recommended to perform this treatment if there are cavities. First we must treat these, and then, if there is no other contraindication , we can perform the whitening.
Smoking is not at all recommended for our oral health, nor for our health in general. First of all, tobacco causes our teeth to acquire a yellowish color , which will reduce the effect and duration of whitening. But, also damages the gums and can cause or aggravate gum problems, among other consequences. For this reason, we recommend avoiding smoking, in any case .
Bleaching itself can increase tooth sensitivity dentalalthough in most cases they are mild discomfort that improve with the use of toothpaste or desensitizing gels, and disappear in a few days.
However, there are people who suffer from tooth sensitivity continuously and / or more intense. First of all, the dentist should find out the origin of this sensitivity, and from here see if the treatment is advisable or not for the person.
No, in any case. Dental hygiene not only helps to preserve the natural color of our teeth, but also avoids the accumulation of food debris and tartar, with which also prevents caries, gum problems, etc. A correct dental hygiene is essential for any person, regardless of whether they have undergone or want to undergo teeth whitening treatment.
If you have any doubts or questions, please contact the Ahoa Clinic and our team of specialists will be happy to answer them.
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