Professional Teeth Bleaching for a Brighter Smile

Your smile is often the first thing people notice. But over time, coffee, tea, wine, and even certain medications leave their mark on your teeth. If your enamel has lost its natural brightness, teeth bleaching is one of the most straightforward ways to get it back.

Before jumping into a treatment, it helps to first understand what causes yellow teeth – because not all staining is the same, and the right approach depends on how deep the discolouration goes.

What is Teeth Bleaching?

Teeth whitening is essentially a process in which the peroxide-based gel is used to fragment the molecules that cause stains, which are either on or in your teeth’s enamel. This is more effective than a normal teeth scaling and polishing session and addresses discolouration that isn’t able to be taken away by normal cleaning.

There is one thing to note – bleaching will only work on natural teeth. Crowns, veneers or fillings will not discolour. This will be indicated by your dentist during your first examination.

What Happens During an In-Office Session?

In-clinic teeth whitening usually includes a high-concentration peroxide gel that’s placed directly onto the teeth. Most sessions last about 30 to 90 minutes, and you can expect to walk out several shades lighter in one session.

The process is fairly simple:

The current color of your teeth is noted.
A protective gel is used to protect your gums.
The bleaching gel is applied to your teeth and remains there for a set amount of time.
Finally, a desensitising rinse is used.

It’s a completely painless dental treatment. A day or two afterwards, some patients have mild sensitivity, which will eventually pass.

What about At-Home Kits?

The strips or gels sold at the pharmacy will work, but it will take longer. The concentration of the bluing agent is lower, and hence the results will take more time.

Better in the middle: a dentist-prescribed take-home tray, which is customized to fit your teeth perfectly. It is more economical than a visit to the clinic and proves to be effective as well.

Even if you’re already prone to having sensitive teeth, tell your dentist about this in advance. They can recommend using your whitening system in conjunction with a hypersensitivity treatment plan to help minimize discomfort during use.

How Long Will the Results Last?

This is primarily a function of your habits. Professional teeth whitening results can last anywhere from six months to two years, with proper care and maintenance.

Avoiding coffee, tea, and red wine is beneficial. So does knowing what foods are beneficial to teeth and gums and incorporating them into your regular meals.

It also helps to have the tartar removal and plaque removal treatment prior to teeth bleaching, as the gel is absorbed better on a clean tooth surface.

Is It Safe?

Done correctly, yes. Issues will only occur when people use too many whitening products and/or forgo any professional advice. The most frequent problems are gum irritation and enamel sensitivity, both of which can be prevented by having a good oral care routine.

Additionally, avoid any whitening treatments if you have just had your wisdom teeth pulled.

Who is it for?

A healthy person with teeth that are visibly stained is likely to be a good candidate for teeth bleaching. Consulting with your oral surgeon or dental specialist will determine if teeth whitening is the right option or if another option is more suitable to your situation.

Final Thoughts

Having whiter teeth is not merely for aesthetic purposes – frequent whitening frequently goes together with improved oral care in general.

We make things simple, honest, and comfortable at Dental Peace. Come and see us at our contemporary dental practice and schedule an appointment to discover which teeth bleaching procedure is best for you.

Location:

C2/252, Kundapura, C-2 Block, Janakpuri, New Delhi, Delhi, 110058

17/28, Mall Rd, Old Market, Block 24, Tilak Nagar, Delhi, 110018