Professional Teeth Whitening Treatment

Professional teeth whitening treatment offers the best result in a short period. It is performed under the guidance of a cosmetic dentist. This method has become a favorite among people who have been doing OTC (Over the counter) teeth whitening and are not satisfied with the results.

When to get teeth whitening treatment?

Teeth may become discolored due to a variety of reasons. After staining, you might want to get a whitening procedure. The following factors contribute to discoloration:

With time, the teeth become darker due to stains. That is why teeth whitening is the most effective in teenagers and decreases its efficiency with years.

• Smoking

Cigarettes contain nicotine accumulated in the teeth and cause discoloration with time.

• Eating Habits

Habits of taking food such as beer, wine, and soft drinks cause discoloration over the years. Similarly, citrus fruits and vinegar also cause discoloration.

• Drugs and Chemicals

Sometimes, due to medications, the teeth lose their color, The enamel wears off, and the teeth appear yellow.

• Dental Procedures

Various treatments like grinding and filling may cause stains, and there is a need to do the whitening process.

• Trauma

Sometimes, accidents may occur, leading to cracks in the teeth, which is the major cause of the accumulation of debris and dirt.

Steps used in Teeth Whitening Treatment

Professional teeth whitening procedures include a couple of steps. They are as below:

• Pre-Whitening

First, the dentist will check the natural color of your teeth to see how much you need the whitening solution. Which will be concentrated with the bleaching agent to get the best results.

• Drying

The dentist uses retractors to keep the cheeks and the mouth away from the whitening solution. The mouth gets dry using a gauze pad. The main purpose is to keep the saliva away from the whitening solution.

• Coating

Next, the dentist coats your teeth with a whitening solution. Your teeth will absorb the solution for half an hour. Keep in mind that your dentist will only paint the front teeth.

• Cleaning

After the desired color coating, the dentist will wash the mouth throughout to get rid of any extra material left from the whitening solution.

• Fluoride Treatment

The dentist provides a fluoride treatment right after the whitening process in this step. This step is helpful because fluoride helps prevent stains away and is also beneficial in keeping the mouth bacteria-free.

Final thoughts

Whether your teeth whitening achieves the gleaming smile you desire depends on several things. First, whitening agents cannot penetrate plaque and calculus. And whitening teeth with exposed roots or a cavity might cause pain and sensitivity. An examination by the dentist and thorough cleaning is a must before you go for professional teeth whitening treatment.

If you have stains or discoloration that bother you, schedule an appointment with us and let us take care of your concerns.

Contact your dentist in Walnut Creek, Dr. Darvishzadeh at Walnut Creek Dental today for more information about teeth whitening treatment.

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