Teeth whitening is a cosmetic technique which improve the color of teeth. Teeth whitening is known as oxidation. Organic materials degrade to remove the stains and to create whiter teeth. Can be done in the office, in a session, or at home with a splint night at an interval of 1-2 weeks or to start with a visit to the infirmary, and to complete at home with the use of a splint for excellent aesthetic results.
Studies have shown that the outcome of tooth whitening usually lasts for many years, provided that patients do not consume large amounts of coffee, cigar, tobacco, tea, red wine and soft drinks with dyes. In the case of patients make great use of the above is essential to the maintenance of the effect of whitening
Studies have shown that the method of bleaching with laser causes more sensitivities in the teeth (hot – cold) by the method with LED bulb.
Bleaching can cause a temporary increase of the temperature, pressure and touch sensitivity of the teeth.The tenderness doesn't last more than a day or two. In special cases these effects can persist up to a month. It's not a common occurrence, but even if this does occur, there is a way to cease to exist, either with fluorosis, or with a special gel desensitization, or with a toothpaste that contains potassium nitrate for sensitive teeth.
The rules will have to be fulfilled are :
- the continuous monitoring of the dentist for the course of treatment,
- For at least one week after whitening, avoid stain-prone foods and drinks—beets, red wine, whisky, juices, tea, coffee, cola drinks, carrots, tomato-based dishes, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, cherries, strawberries, chocolate, spoon sweets—and avoid tobacco or cigars.
- maintaining excellent oral hygiene by brushing teeth with whitening toothpaste preferably) the use of dental floss, use mouthwash that contains chlorhexidine, after dinner and before bedtime
Teeth whitening with LED bulb is usually done in two or three applications at the dental office. The whitening begins with the cleaning of the teeth of the patient and continues with the application of special bleaching gel to the teeth. After the application of the whitening gel, the dentist uses the method of lamp LED, which facilitates the improvement of the penetration of the gel into the tooth enamel. With this method, the whitening gel is broken down and oxygen enters the enamel and dentin, with the result that vanish the stains. The total treatment usually takes an hour and the results can be seen immediately after the completion of the.
The teeth whitening LED lamp is very effective and produces better results compared to other methods of teeth whitening. Depending on the shade of the teeth of the patient and the situation, the whitening can whiten teeth up to 4 shades
Bleach inside (whitening gel) is in the two methods the same. The difference of one method to the other is in the way of activation of the bleaching medium, where a case is made with a LED bulb while the other laser.
What has been observed is that the method of bleaching with laser creates drought of the enamel, in contrast with the method of whitening with LED bulb.
At the same time, the whitening of teeth by the method of the lamp LED is very efficient and produces better results compared with the method of tooth whitening with a laser.
Finally, studies have shown that bleaching with the method of laser causes more sensitivities in the teeth (hot – cold) in relation to the method with LED bulb
Staining on the teeth can cause :
• Age : there is a direct relationship between age and color of teeth. Over the years, our teeth become darker as a result of wear and tear but also the accumulated pigment
• Eating habits : frequent consumption of coffee, red wine, tea, and soft drinks sugar-sweetened, beverages, carrots, oranges, beetroots, and, more generally, citrus fruits or vinegar, contribute to the erosion of the enamel
• Smoking : nicotine leaves brownish pigments that are absorbed slowly in the structure of the tooth and cause discoloration
• Drugs – Chemical Οσίες : the use of tetracycline during the formation of the tooth, produces color dark gray or brown spots that are difficult to remove. Excessive drinking, also, fluoride can cause white spots
• Trauma : hits from falling and other injuries can cause large cracks in the teeth, which, in turn, to collect large amounts of stains or residues
• Mouthwashes containing chlorhexidine
To be sufficient to control for the effects of the use of the gel peroxide during pregnancy. Therefore, we recommend that you do not use any bleaching system during pregnancy
At such a young age, it is advisable to avoid bleaching. In any case, it is not recommended whitening in people under the age of 18 years of age
The whitening only works on natural teeth. Will not work in any case in “false teeth” such as crowns (dental crown) and the dentures. The whitening will remove any existing stains on restorations, but will not affect the color of the restorations. It is advisable, prior to the treatment of bleaching, you can discuss with your dentist the case προθετικών work as well as the replacement of white fillings
In rare cases it is possible to happen. In these cases, blame is the paste of the patient's teeth and not the gel bleaching or, more generally, the treatment of the dentist
The teeth are not able to change the color tint with the use of soda(σοδοβολή). They may, however, become more shiny. However, the frequent use of soda on the teeth creates chipping in the enamel!!
You can use whitening toothpaste (preferably pharmaceutical). It is good to consult your dentist.
The whitening at home is more time-consuming. Usually the patient does not have the patience and time to do it and it's definitely not under the supervision of the dentist. In contrast, the clinic whitening is done in only a few visits to the dentist has the ultimate oversight of the result.
There are many ways of teeth whitening. A technique whitening is teeth whitening in office with bulb, LED or laser, which is applied to the teeth whitener and with the help of light energy, we achieve the whitening of teeth.
Another technique of teeth whitening is teeth whitening in office with splints and teeth whitener.Also, another way to teeth whitening, is teeth whitening at home, with splints and σύρριγες with bleaching material, with parallel guidance of the dentist.
Finally, there is the whitening of a single dark tooth, where the first bleaching the tooth internally and follows the whitening of the remaining teeth in the doctor's office.
