Please note—Teeth whitening does not last a life time .
1)What is tooth whitening?
Tooth whitening is the procedure of enhancing the natural colour of your teeth .
2)Does tooth whitening cause loss of tooth material ?
No ,it is an effective way of whitening the tooth the tooth shade without removing any of the tooth material .
3)Are tooth whitening safe?
When done professionally ,teeth whitening is very safe .It is important to understand that overdoing it can be harmful and consulting your dentist for the procedure is necessary .
4)Is sensitivity normal after tooth whitening ?
Teeth whitening is known to cause minor sensitivity during and after the procedure.
When enamel is stripped of the stains ,which can cause temporary sensitivity to hot or cold items .
3)What are the different methods for Teeth whitening ?
Inoffice- bleaching (Chair side)
-using Hydrogen peroxide
-Laser bleaching
Home bleaching
-Tray method
-White strips method
4)What is LASER teeth
Laser teeth whitening is a procedure in which a bleaching gel is applied onto your teeth and laser is directed onto the teeth .Laser heats up the gel and activates it.
5)How does LASER tooth whitening work ? A) First step is cleaning and polishing of the teeth
B) The application of gingival protection barrier.
C) Activation of gel on the teeth and let it set for few minutes
D) Laser Beam is directed to the teeth to activate and enhance the whitening powers of the gel .
6)How long does the treatment take ?
The process takes only about 45minutes to one hour to achieve whiter and brighter smile.
7)How many sessions are required ?
Depending on the level of discoloration it can go up to 2 sessions .
8)How long does the treatment last ?
Teeth whitening results are not permanent .It can last for a few months to up to 3 years depending on the care taken after the procedure –it varies from person to person .Smoking, pan chewing, arreated food like colas, coloured food products can discolor the treated teeth in a short time. Therfore it’s adviced to refrain from these products if you are undergoing teeth whitening.
9)Are there ways to make Teeth whitening last ?
-Brush after every meal
-Avoid heavily dyed beverages such as wine ,tea or coffee ,and smoking .
-Maintain regular cleaning appointments
10)Does the whitening system work on dentures,crowns,Veneers? If you have fillings ,dentures or Veneers, the color/shade of these will not change after teeth whitening,however teeth adjacent to these will be whitened .Therefore please inform the doctor if you have any of the teeth which have fillings, crowns, Veneers etc
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