How are teeth discoloured?
Teeth can become discoloured for a number of reasons.
External discoloration
External discoloration is when food, drinks or habits like smoking stain your teeth. Coffee, tea, red wine, foods with dyes and
tobacco can contribute to this type of stains and/or stains and stains and stains.
These stains affect the outside of your teeth. External discoloration can be treated with whitening toothpastes that target the external stains on the outside of the teeth.
Genetic discoloration
External discoloration is when food, drinks or habits like smoking stain your teeth. Coffee, tea, red wine, foods with dyes and
tobacco can contribute to this type of stains and/or stains and stains and stains.
These stains affect the outside of your teeth. External discoloration can be treated with whitening toothpastes that target the external stains on the outside of the teeth.
Teeth whitening options
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There are two general categories of whitening methods, which are:
1.Professional teeth whitening in the dental office
2.Teeth whitening at home through your dentist
You can choose a specific method for whitening your teeth based on one or more factors, such as:
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2. The type of staining you have
3. Your age (this applies to children)
4. Your dental history, including fillings and crowns
It is helpful to discuss whitening methods with your dentist before trying one. Your dentist can recommend a treatment plan that best meets your needs. You will likely discuss a few different approaches to teeth whitening.
Keep in mind that the time it takes to safely whiten your teeth depends on the type of discoloration you have and the method
you use to whiten your teeth.
Professional teeth whitening
Your dentist can use many different methods to whiten your teeth either in the office or at home. Generally, the methods used will whiten your teeth with carbamide peroxide, which is considered a safe way to whiten teeth.
Professional teeth whitening in the practice
An in-office whitening treatment can be effective because it works very quickly. The whitening effect can also last longer.
Often, you may only need one hour of treatment or a few visits to whiten your teeth.
This is because the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the products applied is higher than in products you use at home. In-office treatments are recommended if you also have receding gums or other lesions.
Teeth whitening at home through your dentist
Whitening at home should always be done under the guidance of the dentist, who uses impressions to prepare the individual trays (splints) that are used for whitening.
placement of the whitening material. The materials used for home whitening contain lower concentrations of bleaching agents and the final result requires
more time than professional in-office bleaching.
