Teeth Whitening Dentist |Professional Teeth Whitening | Cost | Risk
- Dr Abi
- Feb 15, 2023
- 4 min read
Updated: Jun 5, 2023
Teeth Whitening in Dental Clinic
What is Teeth Whitening?
Teeth whitening is also called teeth bleaching.
Teeth whitening is any process that lightens the existing color of your teeth by several lighter shades and we can achieve it by changing the intrinsic or extrinsic color of the teeth in a few minutes by using various teeth whitening options.
Teeth whitening is done when you would like to lighten the color of your teeth. It is done when teeth become yellow over time due to various reasons. It is a practical way of lightening the yellow color of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surfaces and without making any unnecessary changes to the shape, and size of the tooth.
TEETH BLEACHING AGENTS
The goal of the bleaching procedure is to get the normal color to a tooth by decolorizing the stain with a powerful oxidizing agent known as a bleaching agent.
Teeth bleaching materials are:
A. Hydrogen peroxide
B. Sodium perborate
C. Carbamide peroxide
Professional Teeth Whitening | In-office teeth whitening (dentist visit)
You will notice the most effective and quickest Teeth whitening results in professional teeth whitening procedures.
Teeth whitening in dental clinics generally uses a 35% hydrogen peroxide solution that is directly placed on the teeth. Effective results can be obtained in one, two, or three visits.
Teeth whitening materials are commercially available in the form of a gel.
Without Light or Laser
After applying the gum protective barrier, 30–35% hydrogen peroxide in gel/ liquid form is applied directly on the front surface of the teeth. Teeth whitening material is allowed to remain on the tooth surface for 8-10 minutes or as per the manufacturer's guidelines. No light is used. Generally, two to three sessions of 8 minutes will show significant results. Slight post-tooth whitening sensitivity can happen but is not much more severe than in light-based teeth whitening.
With Laser or Light-Assisted Power Bleaching
Dental lasers and other powerful light sources have been used to enhance the bleaching action. The light source systems generate heat to activate the bleaching agent. The heat causes rapid dissociation of hydrogen peroxide potentiating the bleaching effect. These Light assisted teeth bleaching systems should be used with caution since they can induce severe postoperative sensitivity.
Walking Bleach Teeth Whitening (Internal Bleaching)
1. It is also called Intracoronal teeth Bleaching and non-vital teeth bleaching techniques. It is the bleaching of a tooth that has turned brown-black-bluish-gray over a period of time due to trauma, or in a previous root canal-treated tooth.
2. Sodium perborate alone, or in conjunction with hydrogen peroxide, should be used as the primary bleaching agent. Sodium perborate bleach slowly, it is considered safe for the tooth.
3. External root resorption and chemical burns in gums are some of the adverse effects.
What is the Cost of professional teeth whitening?
It is a one-appointment procedure.
Per session is 8-20 minutes depending on the material.
It will cost 3000/ 4000 / 6000/ 8000/12000/15000/20000/25000/30000 in rupees per session (all depending on what whitening system is used, what material and technique is used, and what percentage of material used)
The procedure is done completely in-office and only by a Registered Dentist.
Note: The Cost of professional teeth whitening also depends on the area where you live, the experience and skill of the dentist, condition of your teeth.
The posh the area is, the more will be the charges.
The more experienced the dentist is, the more will be charged and fewer complications.
What Precautions to do after Professional Teeth Whitening?
Use desensitizing toothpaste like Shynm, sensodyne rapid relief, thermoseal, sentium, etc.
Use desensitizing mouthwashes like sanqual-ad , sensodent f, etc.
Use a fluoridated mouth rinse like amflor, etc
Use tooth creme containing amorphous calcium phosphate in casein phosphopeptide (ACP-CPP) like GC Tooth Mousse which is used to promote remineralization of the enamel surface.
Avoid extreme cold and hot food and beverages.
Don't scratch your teeth with your fingers.
Don't rub lime or baking soda on your teeth.
Don't eat food that cause staining like tea, coffee, turmeric, etc.
Avoid tobacco and smoking.
Avoid colored oral hygiene dental products to use.
Don't eat sugary food.
Are there risks in Professional teeth whitening?
weakening of the tooth structure.
postoperative sensitivity.
weakening of the tooth enamel.
surface porosities.
laser or light-based teeth whitening causes severe tooth sensitivity and irreversible tooth pulpal damage.
Gums irritation (burning sensation in gums).
Mercury release from silver amalgam restoration.
Teeth whitening agent hydrogen peroxide causes a chemical burn. It is especially painful if it comes in contact with the nail bed or the soft tissue under the fingernail.
Frequently asked questions
1. Are professional teeth whitening permanent?
Bleaching generally has an approximate life span of 1–3 years, although the change may be permanent in some situations. The whitening effect won't last long if you smoke or drink red wine, tea or coffee, or tobacco, which can all stain your teeth.
2. Do professional teeth whitening cause sensitivity in the teeth?
Hydrogen peroxide has such a low molecular weight that it easily passes through the enamel and dentin and is considered to be the reason for mild tooth sensitivity occasionally experienced during and after the treatment.
3. Why do I have yellow stains on my teeth?
Yellow stains on teeth found on the outer surface of teeth.
Yellow stains due to-
Cigarettes, pipes, cigars, chewing tobacco,
Coffee, tea, foods.
Poor oral hygiene, heavy plaque and calculus level .
4. What is the quickest way to whiten teeth?
The quickest and fastest way is Professional teeth whitening or In-office teeth whitening.
Only by the registered dentist.
It will take 8-20 minutes of procedure.
5. I have sensitivity in all the teeth. Can I do professional teeth whitening?
It is contraindicated in Hypersensitive teeth.
6. Which is better with Laser or without laser in-office teeth whitening?
Light-assisted teeth bleaching systems should be used with caution since they can induce severe postoperative sensitivity.
References
1. Grossman's Endodontics Practice ed 14 "Teeth Bleaching".
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