TEETH WHITENING
About teeth whitening: Teeth whitening (or bleaching) is a very simple, non-invasive (does not involve any medical procedure) dental treatment that is used to restore the color of natural tooth enamel and is the best and an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile.
All of us yearn for a beautiful smile: Having whiter teeth has now become the norm and aesthetic concern for most patients and there are many possible ways to whiten teeth. The most popular method is the home teeth whitening system which can whiten teeth dramatically. Given that teeth whitening only work on natural tooth enamel, it is important and crucial to consider the replacement of any old fillings, crowns, etc. And the replacement of any restorations will be done after bleaching so they will match the newly bleached teeth.
Teeth whitening is not a one-time activity: Teeth whitening requires periodical corrections because they are not permanent. And so, A touch-up may be required after some years
and more frequently if you smoke, drink coffee, tea, or wine, etc.
Reasons for teeth whitening:
- Fluorosis (excessive fluoridation during tooth development).
- Normal wear of outer tooth layer.
- Stained teeth due to medications (tetracycline, etc.).
- Yellow, brown stained teeth (due to tea and coffee).