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Whitening
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What's Whitening? |
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Whitening or bleaching is a purely cosmetic solution to discolored teeth. It improves
the color of your teeth making them whiter than they are. Thus increasing the pleasantness
of your smile manifold.
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Who Needs Whitening?
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People with badly discolored teeth. Mostly dues to Ingestion of drugs like tetracycline
and excessive fluoride during the formative years. Tobacco, tea, coffee, injuries
to teeth also contributes to the discoloration.
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Limitations
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While bleaching doesn't have any side effects, it's best avoided by the following
category of people.
- Allergy to hydrogen peroxide
- Pregnant and lactating patients
- Moderate or severe gum disease
- Heavy smokers (limited results)
- Tobacco eaters
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How Many Visits Required? |
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The treatment rarely takes more than a fortnight. In most cases the effects are
dramatic and manifest themselves in a matter of days, depending upon the type of
technique used. |
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How Does it Work?
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The active ingredient in most of the whitening agents is 10% carbamine peroxide.
When water contacts this white crystal, the release of hydrogen peroxide lightens
the tooth. |
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Treatment Procedure |
Home Bleaching
Office Bleaching |
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Home bleaching |
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This is basically a self-treatment program, which one must follow without fail.
As the trays need to be kept on for a period ranging from 6-8 hours, it's best to
do so while sleeping. Every night after brushing and flossing your teeth, just slip
on the tray and go to sleep, and when you wake up, remove and wash the tray.
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Impression Will be
taken and models made
Trays will be prepared on the models
Load the trays with the bleeching material
Put the tray on the teeth after brushing
Removal trays after 8 hours
Constant follow-up with dentist |
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Impression Will be Taken and Models Made |
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Trays Will Be Prepared On the Models |
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Load the Trays With the Bleeching Material |
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Put the Tray On the Teeth After Brushing |
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Office Bleaching |
It is done in the office where
First teeth are polished
Bleaching material is applied
Light is put on the tooth
Teeth are washed
Procedure is carried out till desired results obtained. |
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First Teeth are Polished |
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Bleaching Material is Applied
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Light is Put On the Tooth
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Teeth are Washed
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Advantages |
Should we really talk about the advantages of having white teeth, and the consequential
good smile? We cannot. After all, science has yet to develop a way to weigh the
appreciation and compliments that one keeps getting about one’s smile.
A brilliant smile
Added confidence
A pleasant personality
Better response from people |
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Disadvantages |
Bleaching being purely a cosmetic solution, the result varies from person to person,
depending on the severity of the problem.
The degree of whiteness varies from person to person
Tooth sensitivity for a limited period
Discomfort to gums for a limited period
Possible gum and tissue irritation |
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How Long Does it Last? |
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Since your teeth are always exposed, the chances of re-staining are quite more numerous.
So it is suggested that one must keep touching up their teeth every six months or
so. Just a sitting or two that's all. |
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Is It Safe? |
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It is proven that bleaching is safe and effective, some patients do experience slight
gum irritation or tooth sensitivity which resolves when the treatment ends.
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Home Care |
Usual precautions need to be taken to keep your teeth looking beautiful for a long
time.
Brush your teeth twice a day
Floss the teeth regularly
Don't eat the food that stains
Visit the dentist regularly |
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Alternative |
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Bleaching is the most economical and the best treatment option for stained teeth
than Crown and veneers. |
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Summary and Conclusion |
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With today's advances in Dentistry we can enhance your smile by bleaching and at
a fee, which you can afford, the teeth can remain white, beautiful and natural looking
for long time. |
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Remember: Your smile is often the first thing people notice about you and last the
thing they forget. |