Tooth whitening

Why do teeth change color?

The causes of tooth replacement are numerous, such as: various medications, tooth trauma (breakage, stroke, etc.), toothache removal.

The use of antibiotics like tetracycline from the mother during pregnancy or by the child affects the color of the baby's teeth; in some cases special foods or drinks such as chocolates, coffee, foods that have coloring ingredients affect the tooth color.

How does whitening occur?

The substances used for bleaching are: Carbamide Peroxide and Hydrogen Peroxide (oxygenated water). These two subjects have the ability to pass freely through the tooth layers (dentin, dentin) and spread to all parts of the tooth. These Peroxides (Carbamide and Hydrogen Peroxide) dissolve in oxygen radicals, which enter between the prism prisms (the outer layer of the tooth), by dispersing the scattered molecules that affect the tooth coloring.

Bleeding does not affect the structure of the tooth. Simply the inner tooth color becomes lighter (white).

Whitening agents are cracked into smaller molecules and move in all directions within the tooth. Even if the whole tooth is not covered with bleach, it is all whitened.

Numerous scientific studies have proven the efficacy of peroxides in tooth whitening.

Zinc and dentine (two tooth layers), existing fillings and porcelain are not affected, affected or damaged by bleach agents.

Does whitening affect the bond between filling and tooth?

Although whitening agents emit large amounts of oxygen in the teeth, the joints of existing fillings with the teeth are not affected, but if white fillings are to be made after whitening , then 7-10 days should be expected as the high amount of oxygen in the teeth negatively affects the bond of filling with tooth (for new fillings to be made).

How long does the whitening effect last?

The whitening results are stable. However, depending on the nutrition and lifestyle habits, periodic whitening may be required every two years.

To keep the whitening effect unchanged, regular use of the whitening paste recommended by your doctor is recommended.

Does whitening cause sensitivity?

Tooth sensitivity is a temporary whitening side effect. It leaves after the end of whitening. Recent whitening products include Potassium Nitrate, which eliminates the sensitivity to cold and heat.

Scientific research has shown that Potassium Nitrate penetrates into the dagger, dentate to the nerve, acting as a painkillers (analgesic and anesthetic).

The whitening products include Fluor, an element that reduces tooth sensitivity and protects it from decay.

Does whitening cause problems, damaging or weakening the toothpick (outer layer)?

According to scientific research, also accepted by the American Association of Dental Research, the bleach products that contain the Potassium and Fluoride Nitrates reduce the sensitivity of the tooth to the hottest and the cold, positively affect the health of the total toothache, have anti-carious effect (anti-break) and increase micro-fatigue.
 

Important: Bleeding should only be done under the supervision of the dentist.
Pregnant women and mothers who breastfeed the baby are not allowed to whiten their teeth.
 

Tooth whitening nowadays is efficient and safe, if done properly and with the right material. This includes initial diagnosis, scrubbing and stinging, dentist's explanation of the whitening process, and follow-up during the whitening process.
 

The whitening done by the person with cosmetic - aesthetic products can damage the gums and is not very effective.

How many ways of whitening are there?

Whitening is done in the following ways:

1. Office Bleaching: It is performed in the clinic and it takes about 30 minutes and several sessions can take place until the patient's color reaches. The active substance is in high percentage (38% -35% Hydrogen Peroxide).
2. Home Bleaching: Measures the mouth and prepares a silicone sheath, filled with whitening agents and held in the mouth during the day or night. The retention time varies from 45 min to all night depending on the percentage of active substance that bleach (10% -15% -20% -22% Carbamide Peroxide).
3. Non- Vital Bleaching: Whitening that is done only to the teeth that have been removed from the nerves and have changed color. In this case the tooth filling is removed, the tooth is placed inside the tooth and left to act for 3-5 days. This can be repeated several times until the tooth is discolored. Subsequently, temporary saturation occurs and it is expected 10-15 days to stabilize the oxygen level in the tooth and then become the final filling.