What is teeth whitening?
Naturally white teeth communicate cleanliness and health, they also improve your physical appearance making you look more beautiful and striking; with teeth whitening you will steal all the looks in any social setting.
This treatment will help you to remove stains produced by coffee, tea, cigarettes, red wine, among other substances.
The first thing you should know is that the stains on your teeth can be internal or external and the treatment your teeth need depends on that. There are different types of teeth whitening, look for a trusted and experienced dentist to perform an assessment.
It is important to know that the treatment you need depends on the current state of your teeth. Teeth whitening is not the same for someone who has just finished orthodontic treatment as it is for someone who has had root canal treatment or has a complex oral disease.
Types of tooth whitening
Today, there are a variety of whitening products on the market. that you can use in the comfort of your home, however, do not expect great results, whitening creams, lighten a little the color of your teeth as long as you use them consistently, you will not see immediate results and if you stop using them, your teeth will return to their previous state.
There is a home teeth whiteningis one of those we handle at Carlos Acevedo Dental Center, where we take samples of the mouth to make comfortable and very thin splints that you place at home, but do not worry, you have a professional who will guide you to ensure an effective treatment. These splints have been previously filled with a special whitening gel. The treatment can last from 2 to 4 weeks, the results are extraordinary.
Another type of whitening is done with halogen light or LED, before performing this procedure, your dentist should make an evaluation to inform you about how many sessions you need to successfully complete your teeth whitening; also identify if you are suitable for this treatment. The procedure begins with a cleaning of your teeth, measurements will be taken to prepare customized trays that will be used to place the whitening gel so that it is evenly distributed, the trays will not allow the gel to come into contact with the gums. The light energy facilitates the treatment, however, it is not in charge of whitening, the light is only an activator, in fact, in our practice you will find that we also use products that do not require light and the results are excellent.
Advantages and disadvantages
The results of professional teeth whitening are immediate and there are no contraindications, only in the case of pregnant women or people allergic to the whitening material. It is normal to experience some sensitivity in the hours following the treatment because the gel used contains glycerin, which may cause some discomfort.
Teeth whitening will provide you with many advantages, the best of which will undoubtedly be: a more youthful and pleasant appearance, which will give you the confidence you need to perform in any environment you find yourself in.
