Teeth Whitening / Bleaching

Does Whitening cause sensitivity?

Once your teeth whitening treatment stops and the teeth remineralize, the dentinal tubules begin to seal up, which causes whitening-induced sensitivity to stop.

While teeth whitening is very safe and effective, it is common to experience sensitivity after your treatment. The good news is that this sensitivity is only temporary

Dazzling Benefits of Teeth Whitening

1) People Will Be More Drawn to You

It’s been scientifically proven that when meeting people, your smile is one of the key qualities that both draws people in and helps you leave a lasting impression on them.

With the high-quality smile whitening your teeth can bring, you can expect to have a much easier time meeting friends and romantic partners. You can also be sure that your appearance will make a positive impact during those encounters.

2) Serious Self-Esteem Boost

A brighter smile means a brighter you. The vast majority of people tie a significant portion of their self-worth to how they look.

So, when pursuing whitening your teeth, expect an immediate boost in the way you feel about yourself. You and your smile will be glowing and believe us when we say people will notice the new you!

3) Your Mouth Will Be Healthier

Oral health should be a component of any dental procedure you consider as it’s of the utmost importance to your broader health. Poor mouth health can lead to a slew of problems later in life.

These problems include things like organ failure, heart conditions, cancer and in severe cases death.

When whitening your teeth with a dental professional, you’ll have stains removed the right way from your teeth allowing them to strengthen and become healthier.

4) Getting Your Teeth Whitened is Fast

Many times, procedures require a lot of time both during and after to see the benefits. Getting your teeth whitened is not one of those slow procedures.

With whitening teeth, you can expect a qualified dental professional to turn around your smile in roughly an hour! While a few over-the-counter whitening products make similar claims, the results you’ll get with a dental professional and the speed you’ll get them in is a combo that’s unmatched.

5) Professional Teeth Whitening is 100% Safe

If you’re considering doing teeth whitening via an over-the-counter treatment, think again. Many treatments cause severe damage to your gums and the enamel around your teeth.

With a professional, you can expect whitening your teeth to be comfortable and that the broader health of your mouth will get taken care of.

You can also expect professional advice on how to continue to properly care for your newfound, bright smile!

6) Your Hygiene Will Benefit

Many people get judged based on their perceived levels of personal hygiene. With teeth that are stained, even if you brush them every day, people will draw conclusions about your ability to take care of yourself.

In order to ensure you’re putting your best foot forward and to help people appreciate your hygiene competence, whitening your teeth is an excellent option.

7) Your Mental Health May Benefit

Not only will your beautiful smile shine when you get it whitened but your brain may shine as well. Bad oral hygiene can lead to a number of cognitive issues and diseases later in life.

When getting your teeth whitened by a dental professional, you put yourself in an excellent position to help get the care you need to reduce that risk.

Also, continued stress around your physical appearance can lead to mental health issues down the road. With your teeth white and your confidence shining, you can expect stress to fall away and to put yourself in a good position to remain mentally fit!

8) A Bright Smile Means a Bright Future

Having an excellent smile can profoundly affect the opportunities you receive in life. While certainly vain sounding, it’s a fact that appearances directly impact people’s perception of you.

With a bright, confident smile, you can expect to be noticed more thoroughly in interviews, meetings, and more. This can have a significant impact on your lifetime gross income.

9) Getting Your Teeth Whitened is Personal

Every mouth is different and procedures need to be approached with those unique needs in mind to maximize results and avoid damage. Unfortunately, over the counter medications provide a one size fits all teeth whitening solution. Partaking in these whitening methods can cause more harm than good.

When you’re having your teeth whitened by a dental professional, you can expect that your mouth will be 100% safe. You’ll be monitored every step of the way to ensure no complications arise and that you’re happy with your investment!

10) Whitening is Affordable

There are a lot of procedures in the medical marketplace that can be life-changing. Most of them, however, are well outside of the budget of the average person.

With whitening, you can get quick, life-changing benefits at an extraordinarily low cost given the benefits it brings!

So, if you’re looking to perform a procedure with deep cosmetic and health benefits that have a very high return on initial investment, look no further than getting your teeth whitened by a medical professional!

How Often Should You Whiten Your Teeth?

When it comes to teeth whitening, it’s generally not a one-and-done kind of situation. In a perfect world, we’d be able to whiten our teeth once and have them be in perfect color and health indefinitely.

Unfortunately, that’s not the case. They need upkeep just like the rest of the body! So how often should you whiten your teeth?

Generally speaking, it’s a good practice to return to your dentist for teeth whitening services roughly once per quarter, or once every three months. This is even if you haven’t noticed a dramatic dulling of your smile yet.

This way, the dentist can check on your teeth and see if there are any problems that could be hidden by the whitening effects. Sometimes cavities or tooth damage can be harder to spot when you have teeth whitening done. The dentist can also touch up your whitening treatment so that you can have an even brighter smile!

This is the best way to ensure that you won’t only have a beautiful smile, you’ll also have a healthy one.

What Causes Tooth Staining?

Age: There is a direct correlation between tooth color and age. Over the years, teeth darken as a result of wear and tear and stain accumulation. Teenagers will likely experience immediate, dramatic results from whitening. In the twenties, as the teeth begin to show a yellow cast, whitening may require a little more effort. By the forties, the yellow gives way to brown and more maintenance may be called for. By the fifties, the teeth have absorbed a host of stubborn stains which can prove difficult (but not impossible) to remove.

Starting color: We are all equipped with an inborn tooth color that ranges from yellow-brownish to greenish-grey, and intensifies over time. Yellow-brown is generally more responsive to bleaching than green-grey.

Translucency and thinness: These are also genetic traits that become more pronounced with age. While all teeth show some translucency, those that are opaque and thick have an advantage: they appear lighter in color, show more sparkle and are responsive to bleaching. Teeth that are thinner and more transparent – most notably the front teeth – have less of the pigment that is necessary for bleaching. According to cosmetic dentists, transparency is the only condition that cannot be corrected by any form of teeth whitening.

Eating habits: The habitual consumption of red wine, coffee, tea, cola, carrots, oranges and other deeply-colored beverages and foods causes considerable staining over the years. In addition, acidic foods such as citrus fruits and vinegar contribute to enamel erosion. As a result, the surface becomes more transparent and more of the yellow-colored dentin shows through.

Smoking habits: Nicotine leaves brownish deposits which slowly soak into the tooth structure and cause intrinsic discoloration.

Drugs / chemicals: Tetracycline usage during tooth formation produces dark grey or brown ribbon stains which are very difficult to remove. Excessive consumption of fluoride causes fluorosis (discoloration marked by the appearance of faint white marks on the teeth) and associated areas of white mottling.

Grinding: Most frequently caused by stress,  teeth grinding  (gnashing, bruxing, etc.) can add to micro-cracking in the teeth and can cause the biting edges to darken.

Trauma: Falls and other injuries can produce sizable cracks in the teeth, which collect large amounts of stains and debris.

Does teeth whitening weaken the enamel?

No, teeth whitening does not weaken enamel. Enamel is the hard protective layer on your teeth that forms in childhood. Used properly, teeth whitening products do not strip away this protective layer, they just stain it white to make your smile brighter.

The main portion of the tooth, the dentin, is the portion of the tooth that's responsible for your teeth's color.

Who should avoid the whitening treatment?

Teeth Bleaching is not advised for children < 6 years.

Teeth Bleaching treatment should be avoided for pregnant or lactating women.

How long does it take to whiten teeth?

In – office Technique: 30 minutes per appointment are required. 1 – 3 appointments may be required.

At Home : 4 hours per session is required. Duration of treatment depends on the extent of discoloration. Results may show as early as 2 – 14 days or may take as long as 6 – 12 months.

How does whitening toothpaste work?

All toothpastes remove tooth surface stains since they contain mild abrasives. However, some whitening toothpastes also contain gentle polishing or chemical agents that provide additional stain removal effectiveness.

Whitening toothpastes can only aid in removing surface stains only and do not contain bleach; over-the-counter and professional whitening contain carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide that cause induce bleaching to lighten the teeth shade.

In office whitening procedure

In-office Whitening: Dentist who whiten our teeth – managed bleaching may include in-office teeth bleaching treatments. In-office whitening involves use of more powerful whitening gel. A specialized light or laser is used to activate the gel and allow teeth bleaching to happen faster!

In-office whitening treatment takes around 30 to 90 minutes.1 to 3 appointments may be needed depending upon the method used, how severe your stains are and how white you want your teeth to be! Different stains may respond differently to the teeth bleaching treatment.

After the whitening agent is applied by the dentist, laser or light activator is used on the teeth. If one’s teeth are badly discolored, dentist may also suggest to continue the teeth bleaching process at home for a few days or weeks.

Who should do whitening?

• desire to have white teeth;
• fluorosis in mild to a medium degree;
• Tooth whitening due to age-related changes;
• Tooth staining in smokers, coffee and red wine lovers, etc.
• Contraindications for teeth whitening can be divided into general and local.

What do whitening toothpastes do?

All toothpastes remove tooth surface stains since they contain mild abrasives. However, some whitening toothpastes also contain gentle polishing or chemical agents that provide additional stain removal effectiveness.

How long does teeth whitening last?

Teeth Whitening can last for 1 – 2 years. However, the change may also be permanent in some situations. It is case specific.

How often touch-up is needed for whitening?

The best way to maintain your whitening results is to schedule regular touch-up appointments. While the length of time needed between touch-ups varies from person to person, most people will need a touch-up about every 6 months.

Whitening is not a once on a lifetime event – your results will fade over time. How long whitening lasts varies between each individual and depends on a number of factors, including: age, starting tooth shade, history of trauma to teeth, diet, oral hygiene, and smoking.

*We recommend maintaining your whitening results with a touch up syringe once every 6 months. Whitening is most effective after having your teeth professionally cleaned, and regular maintenance requires less work and less material.