Are you tired of yellow teeth?
Do you dream of a radiant smile with a natural glow?
A pretty smile with well aligned white teeth does certainly not go unnoticed. In fact, the first thing you notice when you meet a person is her smile.
Some people suffer from yellow or discolored teeth despite maintaining good dental hygiene and daily brushing, it is embarrassing and can ruin a beautiful smile!
Where do these yellow teeth come from?
It is important to identify the origin of the dyschromia (change in the color of the teeth). Several factors lead to discoloration of teeth such as pathological, hereditary factor, taking certain medications and poor dental hygiene. Smoking and eating foods such as coffee, tea, and soda can make your teeth yellow.
Once the teeth turn yellow, sometimes brushing your teeth after every meal, flossing, and using grandmothers’ remedies and all the tricks are not successful in clearing teeth!
Teeth whitening, an effective solution!
Nowadays, there are several solutions for removing stains and yellow teeth in order to achieve white shades and brighten the teeth. Home teeth whitening products such as strips, pens and whitening toothpastes are increasingly popular but their effectiveness is still limited.
Whether you choose to whiten your teeth at home or in the office, the treatment must not be debuted without having previously carried out an exhaustive oral examination by your dentist. The oral assessment is used to check the absence of contraindications (untreated decay, devitalized tooth, weakness of the email, gum irritation or pregnancy).
How is teeth whitening perfored at the dentist?
This is how the teeth whitening treatment at the dentist works:
A COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION OF YOUR MOUTH
In the process, the dentist starts by examining your mouth to check the condition of your teeth and gums.
CHECKING THE COLOR OF YOUR TEETH
He then proceeds to determine the base color of your teeth and let you compare the whitening results with the reference color.
VERIFICATION OF CONTRAINDICATIONS
The dentist should check that there are no contraindications to teeth whitening.
DESCALING
Before starting the whiteningprocedure, the dentist usually performs a descalingto remove tartar and to prepare the teeth. Descalingis important for better results; the presence of a large amount of tartar and dental plaques prevents the whitening agent from working properly.
SOFT TISSUE PROTECTION
The dentist coats the lips with a barrier cream so that the whitening agent does not touch them. The skin, gums and mucous membranes will also be protected throughout the treatment. This step is very important because the concentration of the whitening product can cause serious burns if the tissues are not protected.
APPLICATION OF THE WHITENING PRODUCT
The dentist applies a whitening gel containing hydrogen peroxide to the surface of the teeth. To facilitate penetration of the product into tooth enamel, the dentist places a lamp equipped with a beam in front of the mouth.
OUR ADVICE FOR KEEPING TEETH SHINY
Take care of your teeth, and maintain good dental hygiene; they are so precious! Here are some tips to keep the teeth whitening effect as long as possible.
- Reduce tobacco consumption or better stop smoking permanently (protect your health).
- Descaling your teeth every six months
- Have a glass of water after consuming coffee, tea or colored drink
Do not hesitate to contact us for advice if you want to change your habits and protect the shine of your teeth.
