Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening, also known as teeth bleaching is performed to diminish discoloration and staining, or simply to provide the patient with whiter, brighter teeth for attractive appearance. Having a less bright teeth or yellowish teeth is common problem which can be reduced by the teeth whitening procedure. Teeth staining can be caused by aging, chemical damage to teeth, medications, genetically and excess consumption of coffee, tea or cigarettes. Process involves to achieve your ultimate natural teeth and bright smile appearance.

Prior to the whitening procedure, dentist checks-up patient's teeth to ensure that the teeth and gums are healthy. Procedure begins by using peroxide based whitening strips and gels. The strips are self-adhesive, whereas the gels are usually applied with a small brush directly to the exterior of the teeth (enamel). Same procedure is necessary applied once or twice a day for 2-3 weeks and benefits can be seen within 4 months. Another faster way applied by dentist for teeth whitening is laser tooth whitening. Here dentist applies a gel to the teeth surface and a special light (a laser) goes faster for whitening process that results achieving desired level of brightness in 30 minute to 1 hour's session.

Anesthesia is not required to perform a teeth whitening procedure. Your fresh bright smile will last up to a year or more depending on your habit of consuming cigarette, coffee, tee or any such kind of material.