Teeth bleaching

We are not all the same, so it is perfectly normal that not all teeth are spotlessly white, even if they are healthy and clean. This can be hereditary and in our genes.  The colour of the teeth is determined by the components found in the enamel and the pulp underneath. 

Of course, there are also many external factors that can be responsible for tooth discolouration. Plaque that builds up on the teeth can discolour the teeth if it is not properly cared for at home. If our oral care techniques are inadequate and plaque remains permanently on the tooth surface, tartar can form. Yellowish-brown tartar is not only aesthetically unpleasing, but also harmful as it is a breeding ground for caries-causing bacteria and can contribute to the development of serious diseases such as periodontal disease. 

Regular consumption of foods with a strong colouring effect – such as black tea, black coffee, cola, beetroot, red wine, spinach, red pepper – also has a negative effect on tooth colour. 

Smoking also plays an important role, as heavy smokers can turn their white teeth yellow within a few years.

• Immediate results: In-office teeth whitening is usually completed within 1 hour and shows immediate results. This is much faster than at-home methods, which can usually take several days or weeks.
• Expert supervision: Teeth whitening is performed under the supervision of a dentist or qualified dental hygienist, which ensures safe and effective treatment.
• Quality of the materials used: The whitening materials used in the practice are specially used by dentists and dental hygienists.
• Long-lasting effect: teeth whitening procedures at the dental clinic often offer results that last for months, provided you follow the aftercare instructions
• Even whitening: The dentist or a qualified dental hygienist carefully applies the whitening material and ensures that all teeth are whitened evenly. This is more difficult to check when using methods at home
• Pain-free and comfortable: As the treatment is carried out under the supervision of a specialist, discomfort and pain are minimised. Sensitive teeth or pain after treatment are therefore rare.
• Individual treatment: A dentist is able to analyse the condition of your teeth and design treatment to meet your needs and expectations.

Whitening is usually performed on the teeth that are visible when you speak or smile. The treatment can be effectively performed on your own teeth that have not yet been root-treated. Crowns, bridges and fillings are not suitable for whitening. Old fillings and crowns on other teeth should be replaced after whitening to match the colour of the new tooth.

After a root canal treatment, the tooth is dead and there are no vascular nerves in it to transport the colouring substances. Over the years, these substances accumulate in the tooth and can discolour it so that it takes on a greyish hue. 

Internal tooth whitening is used on root-treated teeth.  In contrast to external whitening, the teeth are whitened from the inside out, not from the outside in. Before bleaching, the tooth is cleaned and the root canal is filled with peroxide gel and sealed. The whitening then takes place inside the tooth within a few days. When the result is satisfactory, the tooth and root canal are given a filling that perfectly matches the tooth colour.

1. Preparation for whitening: the first step is to prepare the teeth for whitening. Before whitening, it is important to eliminate gingivitis, remove tartar and treat cavities and poorly sealed fillings
2. Determining the tooth colour: At the beginning of the whitening treatment, our dental hygienist will determine and document the initial tooth colour using a tooth colour scale so that the result can be checked at the end of the treatment.
3. Gum protection: Our dental hygienist applies a gum shield to the gums to protect them from damage caused by bleaching agents.
4. Applying and illuminating the bleaching agent: Bleaching at the dental clinic is a chemical process in which the bleaching agent applied to the teeth reacts with the substances that discolour the tooth surface and undergoes chemical oxidation, which is illuminated for 15 minutes with a special bleaching lamp. 
5. Reapplying the bleaching agent: the bleaching agent is removed after 15 minutes, then a new agent is applied to the tooth surface and left to act under the bleaching lamp for 15 minutes
6. End of treatment: Washing off the applied materials and removing the gum shield.
7. Check-up: At the end of the treatment, our dentist or dental hygienist will check the result and explain what you need to look out for after the treatment to keep your teeth whiter for longer.

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