A pearly white smile not only increases a person’s confidence and self-esteem but also makes him or her look younger. Teeth whitening or bleaching is a quick method to restore the sparkle back into your smile by brightening teeth that are discolored or stained by extrinsic causes, e.g. coffee, tea, soft drinks, tobacco, and other foods.
Intrinsic discolouration could be the result of a dead or infected tooth or a result of medication. Bleaching alone may not be sufficient, and other types of treatment, such as veneers or crowns may have to be considered.
While most people will be suitable candidates for whitening, those with gum problems, tooth infections, ulcers or sensitive teeth may have to address outstanding dental issues before having teeth whitening done.
During your visit to the dentist, shade charts may be used during the consultation stage to customize the optimum shade of white for your teeth. Whitening gel is then carefully applied to the teeth. A safe, whitening light is used to activate the gel and bleach away stains on the teeth. One visit of about an hour's duration is generally sufficient for results to be seen. For teeth that are badly stained, more than one session may be needed.
Maintaining good oral hygiene is essential to keeping your teeth sparkling white. Dental cleaning, combined with regular check-ups to your dentist will help in giving you healthy teeth and a good looking smile.
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