Tooth Whitening
What is Tooth Whitening?
Tooth whitening (or bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to change the colour of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile.
Because having whiter teeth has now become the number one aesthetic concern of most patients, there are a number of ways to whiten teeth.
Since tooth whitening only works on natural tooth enamel, it is important to evaluate replacement of any old fillings, crowns, etc. Replacement of any restorations will be done after bleaching so they will match the newly bleached teeth.
Tooth whitening is not permanent. A touch-up maybe needed every several years, and more often if you smoke, drink coffee, tea, or wine.
Reasons for tooth whitening:
- Fluorosis (excessive fluoridation during tooth development).
- Normal wear of outer tooth layer.
- Stained teeth due to medications (tetracycline, etc.).
- Yellow, brown stained teeth.
Professional in-practice tooth whitening ensures that a proper checkup is done prior to treatment and that precautions such as damming gum line is done before application of whitening gel. The in-practice laser tooth whitening takes just one hour for the laser whitening treatment to be completed.
In Practice Tooth Whitening
This type of tooth whitening requires one visit. It takes approximately 90 minutes, the procedure includes take home top up kits.
You will receive care instructions for your top-ups, and be encouraged to visit your dentist regularly to help maintain a beautiful, healthy, white smile.
