Many people love the sight of a bright and white smile and this is often associated with health and confidence. Teeth can become stained due to lifestyle habits, diet and ageing. To counteract these effects, teeth whitening is done so that the shade of your teeth can be lightened.
Teeth whitening can be done at the cosmetic dental Cleveland clinic and it is a non-invasive dental procedure that will remove stains and discolouration from your teeth enamel. This is the outermost layer of your teeth. The primary benefit of teeth whitening is that the appearance of your smile is improved. Whiter teeth will make you look healthier and younger. It will boost your self-esteem as well. There is a positive psychological impact from whiter teeth so you will find yourself being more comfortable in social and professional interactions. This is a non-surgical procedure that can be completed in a short time compared to other cosmetic dental treatments such as crowns and veneers. This doesn’t need anaesthesia usually and you can complete the treatment in one or two dental visits depending on the method used for whitening. The treatments can also be customised so that your desired level of whiteness can be achieved. The right shade can be selected with help from your dentist. This will be based on your natural tooth colour and preferences.
Compared to other extensive cosmetic dental procedures,
Teeth whitening is more affordable and this makes it widely accessible to more patients that are looking for a way to improve their smiles. In this procedure, a bleaching agent will be applied to the teeth enamel and this will break down the discoloration into smaller particles that are less visible. The most common bleaching agents used are hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. They will penetrate the porous enamel and react with the discoloured molecules that are inside the teeth. The tooth structure will not be damaged by this procedure. There are different methods of teeth whitening. There are in-office teeth whitening treatments where a high concentration of the bleaching gel is applied to the teeth. This is activated by a special light. These will give you the fastest and most dramatic results. You will be able to lighten your teeth by several shades in one session.
There are teeth whitening kits you can use at home.
There are dentist prescribed kits or you can also find over-the-counter teeth whitening kits. These will have custom fitted trays or strips that have the bleaching gel in a lower concentration. You will have more gradual results compared to in-office treatments. But this will give you more flexibility and convenience as you can do this at any time. There are whitening toothpaste and rinses that have polishing agents or mild abrasives. These can remove surface stains. They are not as effective when it comes to removing deeper stains. You can ask for more advice from your dentist regarding these as some can damage the tooth enamel.
