Teeth whitening is a minimally invasive, safe and rewarding aesthetic solution for people displaying tooth discolouration, or those who desire a more dazzling smile.
There are several ways of teeth whitening:
Professional Tooth Cleaning
It is often sufficient for removing most external stains. The dentist will perform a thorough cleaning and recommend a home care regime afterwards to achieve better teeth whitening.
Home Teeth Whitening
During the process, the dentist will take an impression of your teeth to make a mouthguard and tell you how to use it with a bleaching gel. Then, using your mouthguard at home, you regularly apply the gel for a specified period of time over a few weeks. Some whitening gels can be left on for up to 8 hours at a time, which can shorten the treatment period.
Laser whitening
Also known as power whitening, is another type of teeth whitening system that a dentist can provide. A bleaching product is painted onto your teeth, and then a light or laser is shone on them to activate the whitening. Laser whitening takes about an hour.
Teeth whitening usually lasts a few months to 3 years – it varies from person to person. The whitening effect won’t last as long if you smoke or drink red wine, tea or coffee, which can all stain your teeth.
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