Most asked questions about Teeth whitening

What is tooth whitening and why it is important?

In process of getting a beautiful smile, teeth whitening is one of the most needed and preferred procedure applied at the appropriate stage for beautiful smile depending upon the condition of the patient. If any person doesn’t have any other issues like misalignment, cracked tooth or crowded tooth, teeth whitening can be applied first and helps to get back the natural color and shine of the teeth as before.

Let’s quickly review some facts and most asked questions about teeth whitening.

What are the causes of stained or discolored teeth?

There are many reasons and factors which impact on tooth color, including the type of diet we take, alcoholic cold drinks, coffee, tea and habit of chewing tobacco and cigarette smoking. In certain cases, drinking water with high levels of fluoride or frequent use of mouthwash, toothpaste with high contain of fluoride also causes dark spots on the teeth.

In Kids, not following good oral hygiene habits like brushing regularly is the main reason behind stained or discolored teeth.

Should I opt for teeth cleaning before whitening?

It is advisable to go for teeth cleaning before opting out for teeth whitening as you can be assured of good oral hygiene as well. Depending on your oral hygiene, dentist may or may not suggest teeth cleaning.

What are the methods of Teeth Whitening?

There are various cosmetic dentistry solutions available in the market which you can try at your home. This includes products like bleaching trays, whitening gel or toothpaste and mouthwash.

Your cosmetic dentist may opt for laser teeth whitening which gives you an instant result with little extra cost. Having custom made plastic trays is also a good solution which you can apply at your home with dentist’s recommended paste or gel to use with tray.

Is it safe to use teeth whitening products without consulting Cosmetic Dentist ?

We recommend you to first go for consultation at the initial level and discuss about the product you wish to utilize for teeth whitening.

There are certain whitening products in the market which may give you fast result but may cause side effects like teeth sensitivity or result may not last for longer.

In certain worst conditions, it became necessary to have treatment by cosmetic dentists to diagnose the actual condition of your teeth and adopting a solution which lasts longer without any side effect to your teeth.

How long I should expect to retain the white teeth after treatment?

It solely depends on the products you have used for teeth whitening along with precautions and good habits you have followed for maintaining it.

Generally, dental bleaching done at dental clinic will last for 12-18 months if proper care is followed by you. Hence, it isn’t permanent solutions and result may disappear with frequent use of alcohol, tobacco cigarettes, coffee and other food. Regular visits to the dental clinic every six months and good preventive care can increase the longevity of teeth whitening treatment.