DENTAL BLEACHING

One of the most commonly requested procedures today, also referred to as bleaching, tooth whitening is simple, effective and with few side effects producing a brighter smile.

There are a number of types of tooth whitening procedures. These are :

Non-Vital Bleaching
Used when a single tooth discolors following a root canal procedure, effectively whitening the grey effect of a root canal filling.

At-Home Bleaching
Special plastic foam-lined trays are made in the laboratory accurately fitting your own teeth. A Carbamide Peroxide bleaching gel is issued for self at-home application at a frequency ranging from one hour per day, or overnight, for 20 days, or twice the frequency over10 days.

In-Office Power light Bleach
I n office bleach uses a technique in which a higher concentration of hydrogen peroxide is used as a bleaching agent in a 45 minute chair time procedure bleaching the teeth, in this a gingival barrier is placed protecting the gums prior to bleaching. Repeated applications may be required to obtain a lighter shade.

Irrespective of the type of bleaching used the results are not completely predictable.

Key Benefits

• Can be done at any age
• Correct browny, motly & yellow stainins
• Brighter smile