| Tooth whitening, also
known as tooth bleaching, is a common and very attractive
cosmetic dental procedure. With white tooth bleaching, the enamel is sparkling
and shining. The teeth look youthful, brilliant, healthier and brighter. |
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Baby, milk or deciduous teeth are
generally whiter than the
permanent (adult) teeth that follow. As
white teeth are associated with youth, they have become desirable. |
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Many people believe white teeth are an
eye-catching feature of a beautiful smile. Worldwide, white smile is
coined a "Hollywood smile" or an "American
smile".Indications for Tooth
Bleaching
- As a person ages the teeth
become darker.
- Teeth can also turn into stained by bacterial pigments,
foodstuffs and tobacco.
- Dental or
tooth erosion could change normal color of the tooth in visible dull and yellowish appearance.
Two Main Methods of
Bleaching
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In-office system: applying a high concentration of tooth
whitener for a short period of time with a laser bleaching light.
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At-home technique: using a thin nightguard (mouthguard) or custom
bleaching trays to hold a low concentration of tooth whitener for as
long as several hours a day for a period of 5 to 14 days.
Tooth Whitener or Bleaching Agent
- Either carbamide
peroxide, which breaks down in the mouth to form hydrogen
peroxide, or hydrogen peroxide itself.
- Typically less than 10%
hydrogen peroxide equivalent.
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Side Effects
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Tooth sensitivity or tooth
hypersensitivity often occurs during early stages of the bleaching
treatment. Usually is temporary and disappears within 1 to 3 days of
stopping or completing treatment.
- Mild
irritation of the gum.
Also is temporary and
disappears within 1 to 3 days of stopping or completing treatment.
- Bleaching is least
effective if your teeth have white spots,
tooth
decay,
tetracycline staining, tooth color is grayish, or if you have
gum disease.
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- Sometimes, the teeth losing
the bleached effect and darkening over 30 days.
- Anyone allergic to
hydrogen peroxide (the whitening agent) should NOT USE a
bleaching product!
- Bleaching is not
recommended in children under the age of 16.
- Teeth whitening is also not
recommended in pregnant or lactating women.
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| Looking forward to hearing from
you Aleksandr
V. Melekhin, DDS
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