Want a brighter Smile?
When it comes to tooth-whitening, you’ve got two options: in-office-based teeth bleaching, or at-home care. Both tooth-whitening options use peroxide-based bleaching agents.
- At-home systems contain :- 15% to 20% peroxide (carbamideperoxides)
- In-office systems contain :- 15% to 40% peroxide(carbamide or Hydrogen peroxides)
Generally, the longer you keep a stronger solution on your teeth, the whiter our teeth become. However, the higher the percentage of peroxide in the whitening solution, the shorter it should be applied to the teeth. Keeping the gel on longer will dehydrate the tooth and increase tooth sensitivity.
Before you try at-home tooth-bleaching kits, be sure to talk to your dentist. Because,
- Not everyone will see good results. eg :for people with brown, gray or purple teeth
- Tooth bleaching can make teeth temporarily sensitive or be uncomfortable for people who already have sensitive teeth.
- If home kits used incorrectly, it can lead to burns and even temporarily bleached gums.
- Bleaching will not whiten porcelain crowns or composite tooth-colored fillings. In-Office Tooth Whitening
In-Office Tooth Whitening
Teeth whitening done by your dentist can get teeth brighter faster. The bleaching solution is usually much stronger than at-home kits. Also, heat, light, or a combination of the two may be used to speed and intensify the whitening process.
At-Home Teeth Bleaching Options
There are many choices for bleaching teeth at home, the most common include:
- Tooth whitening strips and gels.
- Tray-based tooth bleaching systems.
- Tooth whitening toothpaste.
How to maintain teeth after Tooth Bleaching?
Whether you use an at-home tooth-whitening system, or in-office tooth-whitening system, you can maintain the results by brushing, flossing, and rinsing daily. And also, avoid acidic and tannin-rich foods and beverages such as:
- Black teas and coffee
- White and red wine
- Sports drinks
- Carbonated beverages (dark and light-colored sodas)
- Berries and other strongly-coloured foods