Why Undergo Professional Teeth Whitening Treatment?

Discoloured teeth are a common dental people that often stops people from smiling. What if we told you that we can fix your discoloured teeth with Professional Teeth Whitening at Dental Aesthetics? It is a conservative procedure for improving the appearance of a smile and reducing the discolouration of teeth. After all, whiter and brighter teeth can actually make someone look young and as most of us think – more attractive.

However, because there are lots of at-home whitening kits and over-the-counter products, people often get confused if getting teeth whitened professionally is the right option. Hence, to answer such concerns, we have covered this article on everything you need to know about the treatment procedure, its aftercare, and the benefits.

But First – What Are The Causes Behind Tooth Discolouration?

Usually, people think that the only reason behind discolouration is not brushing or flossing teeth regularly. However, in reality, it can be caused because of many other reasons too and is of two types.

• Intrinsic Discolouration: Develops inside the teeth and is caused by medical treatments or certain diseases, trauma, aging, or medications. These types of stains are difficult to remove and require getting a Teeth Whitening Treatment by professionals.
• Extrinsic Discolouration: This type of discolouration directly affects the outside of teeth. Beverages like tea, coffee, and staining foods like berries are the cause of such discolouration. They can be easily removed with over-the-counter teeth whitening products.

Laser Teeth Whitening: THE PROCEDURE STEPS

The teeth whitening with laser is carried out at Dental Aesthetics for patients with discoloured teeth. Generally, the treatment procedure followed at our dental clinic consists of the following steps:

• Firstly, our dentists place a rubber or plastic guard in the patient’s mouth for keeping it open.
• After that, they apply a protective layer on the gums for shielding them from the bleaching gel. Typically, the layer hardens and creates a rubber-like covering on the gums that helps prevent them from burning sensation and irritation.
• Once a protective layer is formed, the dentists then carefully apply a whitening gel on the teeth. A pen-like laser is then used for activating the gel, which forms and works on removing the stains on the teeth.
• Further, for a few minutes, we leave the gel on the teeth for some minutes and then remove it using a small vacuum. These steps are repeated twice or thrice until the teeth reach a shade the patient desires.
• The mouth of the patient is then rinsed for removing the protective layer that was formed on the gums.

Are There Any Side Effects Of Teeth Whitening?

The answer is a big NO. Being an effective and safe procedure, Professional Teeth Whitening is not likely to cause any side effects but only temporary discomfort. Some of the most common things patients experience are minor gum irritation or tooth sensitivity. They last for a short time and are typically mild.

Hence, after the patients undergo a teeth whitening treatment, we recommend avoiding cold and hot substances for some days. Besides, because there is no downtime, the patients can go back to their routine right after getting the treatment.

Is There Any Aftercare Of Teeth Whitening?

After a patient undergoes laser teeth whitening, we advise drinking only clear liquids for a few hours. Then, after this time passes, they should only consume food that does not stain teeth. Basically, just avoid eating dark-stained foods, tea, coffee, and soda for the next 24 hours.

What Are The Pros Of Laser Teeth Whitening?

Rightfully, every patient wants to know about the Laser Teeth Whitening Pros and Cons, which is why we have covered them too. While there are several advantages of the treatment, the major ones include:

• Noticeable improvement in teeth shade after a single session.
• All the work is done at our dental clinic so no materials have to be used at home.
• Results are quicker than those you can achieve with over-the-counter whitening products.
• Less risk of complications like nerve damage or soft tissue burns.