Teeth Whitening
Melbourne
Teeth whitening
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Having whiter teeth has now become the number one aesthetic concern of most patients, there are a number of ways to whiten teeth. The most popular method is using a home teeth whitening system that will whiten teeth dramatically. Since teeth 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.Teeth whitening is not permanent. A touch-up may be needed every several years, and more often if you smoke, drink coffee, tea, or wine.
What is teeth whitening?
Teeth whitening uses bleaching to lighten the colour and remove stains from your teeth. Hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide are commonly uses to whiten teeth.
What causes discoloured teeth?
Some common causes include:
- Foods and drinks including tea, coffee, wine, cola and starchy foods such as potatoes
- Smoking cigarettes, pipes or chewing tobacco
- Poor dental hygiene like not brushing and flossing regularly and missing dental examinations and cleaning
- Disease may prevent hinder the development of tooth enamel
- Medications such as antibiotics, radiation and chemotherapy
- Aging causes the tooth enamel to wear away causing yellow stains
- Environmental causes such as exposure to high fluoride levels in water
Is teeth whitening safe?
Yes. For a professional, safe and long-lasting results, an in-chair whitening treatment by a qualified dentist is highly recommended for lightening discoloured teeth.
We do not recommend teeth whitening if you:
- are pregnant or breastfeeding
- have sensitive teeth
- have gum shrinkage
- have gum disease
- have cracked teeth
What does teeth whitening involve?
This type of teeth whitening usually requires two visits. At the first appointment, impressions (molds) will be made of your teeth to fabricate custom, clear, plastic, trays.
At your second appointment, you will try on the trays for proper fit, and adjustments will be made if necessary. The trays are worn with special whitening solution either twice a day for 30 minutes or overnight for a couple of weeks depending on the degree of staining and desired level of whitening. It is normal to experience tooth sensitivity during the time you are whitening your teeth, but it will subside shortly after you have stopped bleaching.
You will receive care instructions for your teeth and trays, and be encouraged to visit your dentist regularly to help maintain a beautiful, healthy, white smile.