- TEETH WHITENING
Dental bleaching, also known as tooth whitening, is a common procedure in general dentistry but most especially in the field of Cosmetic_dentistrycosmetic dentistry. A child's deciduous teeth are generally whiter than the adult teeth that follow. As a person ages the adult teeth often become darker due to changes in the Crystal_structuremineral structure of the tooth, as theenamel becomes less porous Teeth can also become stained by bacterial pigments, foodstuffs and tobacco. Certain antibiotic medications (like Tetracyclinetetracycline) can also lead to teeth stains or a reduction in the brilliance of the enamel.There are many methods to whiten teeth: bleaching strips, bleaching pen, bleaching gel, laser bleaching, and natural bleaching. Traditionally, at-home whitening is done with bleaching gel which is applied to the teeth using thin guard trays. At-home whiteningDiscoloration of teeth can be caused by various reasons, such as :
- Smoking
- Consumption of colored food and drinks
- Medication
- Naturally inherited color
- AgeAs the layer of enamel on the teeth is constantly getting thinner and thinner as times goes by, so the yellowish dentine that lies bellow becomes more and more visible. Whether the dentist recommends a bleaching kit or a laser system, the precise composition of each manufacturer will vary considerably but will consist of hydrogen peroxide.
Products are normally formulated to have a Ph value so that it is non acidic.
Results can be achieved more rapidly with laser than a home kit. The main difference between laser and opalescence is that laser systems have an active ingredient which accelerates the process under a light.
