BLEACHING
For stained or discoloured teeth, bleaching can lighten teeth that have not responded sufficiently to professional cleaning. It is a safe procedure if done by a qualified dentist. Bleaching may not be appropriate in people who have oral symptoms of some diseases.
Your dentist will take an impression of your teeth so that a custom-made mouth tray can be made. This holds the bleaching gel close to your teeth. The gums do not normally come into contact with the bleach.
Wearing the tray for 30 minutes to two hours everyday will gradually lighten the teeth. Some bleaching agents can be used all night, although this may cause irritation of gums and the mouth in some people. Most mouth trays are light enough to permit talking and working with them in a place. Good results usually occur within two weeks. The daily bleaching process can be continued until you are happy with the appearance of your teeth. However, it is not always possible to achieve white teeth. Your dentist will advise you on how long you should use the mouth tray each day and the duration of the overall treatment.
Follow-up during and after bleaching
See your dentist periodically while you are using the dental tray. The health of your gums can be checked during this visit. Any irritation that occurs is usually minor and settles once the treatment ceases. When the lightening process has finished, you can keep the white by bleaching them regularly for a short time.
Advantages of bleaching
Bleaching is ideal for undamaged teeth that only need lightening in colour.
Once the custom-made tray has been fitted, you are able to do the bleaching at home, and the tray can be re-used later.
The upper and lower teeth can be bleached.
Approved tooth-bleaching products are safe to use.
NOTE: Our teeth whitening service can be done in the dental office or at home. For patients under going orthodontic treatment with Integrated Dental Care, teeth whitening is complimentary at the end of their treatment.
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