TEETH WHITENING

Teeth whitening is a cosmetic dental medicine treatment that aims to remove tooth stains and make the dentition acquire a whiter and brighter hue. The current popularity of aesthetics has made this dental procedure one of the most requested in recent years.

Teeth whitening performed in the dental office. It is carried out in the dental clinic by applying a 35% hydrogen peroxide-based whitening agent, which can be activated by a light source. It is necessary to previously perform adequate prophylaxis and check that the oral cavity is healthy. After this step, the area to be treated is isolated, so as, to avoid contact of the bleaching agent with the periodontal tissues, then the bleaching agent is added. It is essential to follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the bleaching system for the results to be satisfactory.

It is a very effective method, since a high concentration of the whitening component is handled under the control of a dentist.

Outpatient whitening with the supervision of a dentist. In this type of whitening, the carbamide peroxide concentration is 10%. This method is performed at the patient’s home, under the instructions of the dentist. In the same way as in the previous whitening procedure, it is necessary to perform a prophylaxis and an oral revision before the treatment. A splint is made specifically for the patient, in which the bleaching agent will be applied, in order to avoid any possible contact with the periodontal tissues.