PROLOGUE
Teeth whitening are any process that lightens the teeth shade, is a highly done and recommended cosmetic procedure. It is best done at the dentist rather than at home. Studies show nearly 63% people had searched for teeth whitening in the past decade and also have taken the procedure personally. While ethnicity plays an important role in determining tooth colour [no offence], People with darker skin tone by default have brighter teeth. Now without wasting much time lets jump into how teeth whitening is done and the science behind it.
In - CLINIC PROCEDURE
When a person walks in for teeth whitening, we first reassure them that teeth whitening is a personal choice. We also recommend oral prophylaxis [scaling] before starting teeth whitening. Now here you get a free teeth cleaning.
After initial examination and after determining the oral health of the patient and after educating them we choose the colour which suits their skin tone. Too much brightening might give a ghosty look [caution needed]. So how do we educate them? Here how it goes…
- Discolouration of teeth is multifactorial like fluorosis, developmentally defective enamel, trauma to the teeth, dental caries and illness, aging, daily acquired stains and certain drugs.
- Most commonly used bleaching products are hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide in varying strength.
- 25 to 35% of Hydrogen peroxide or its precursor carbamide peroxide is buffered to form free radicals which create a brightening effect.
- Lower concentration of hydrogen peroxide is also used but the effects vary but pocket friendly
- Why LED Laser?
- This photonic bleaching is safe on the enamel. Wavelengths are designed in a more benefitted way to promote extensive bleaching effect.
- From the available literature these photonic approach improves the absorption of hydrogen peroxide and also reduces the concentration of material used which eventually reduces sensitivity in future.
- Post treatment we explain them that the bleaching effect lasts depending upon their eating habit with stained food and smoking habit.
Laser lights are emitted to make the process quicker and effective. Blue light LED / laser has high energy proton that efficiently the molecules without thermal effects.
DRAWBACKS OF TEETH WHITENING
The superior complaint which people usually say after teeth whitening is teeth sensitivity to extremities like hot and cold food intake. Clinician’s error plays an important role in creating sensitivity post procedure. So our advice is to choose the right expert. However, sometimes your teeth are designed to achieve sensitivity no matter how careful the dentists are. In that case your dentist will recommend a good desensitizing tooth paste.
Sore gums are also reported due to seepage of applied hydrogen peroxide which can be easily treated with soothening gum paints. And again clinical errors can be cause hence a proper gum protector is highly recommended during the procedure.
CONCLUSION
In-clinic teeth whitening are considered an ultraconservative and minimally invasive cosmetic procedure in all parts of the world. The esthetic outcome of teeth whitening has improved nowadays and that’s the reason for most wanted cosmetic procedure in dentistry. All you have to do is visit a professional and do not try home kits. Because we do a better job than the home kits.
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