Teeth Whitening

By editor | January 2, 2008

People may get depressed or sad just thinking that there tooth can never get white again. Well this is completely wrong. Now day’s techniques and machines are available to get your smile back shining white. This a procedure carried by your local dentist. It is an in office treatment which can be done within 45minutes.this procedure has now become the safest, fastest and most effective method there is to be.

  1. There are various treatments that dentist performs before initiating the procedure. Dentist checks the teeth for any cavities present because the tooth whitening gels can cause irritation in cavities.
  2. The dentist possesses 3 to 5 shades which are given to the patient to choose for the tooth color. One of the main drawbacks of this procedure is that color of restorations and fillings in the front or anterior tooth cannot be changed during teeth whitening procedure.
  3. The patient is made comfortable in the dental chair. The procedure starts with the application of teeth whitening gel which consists of two forms that is powder and liquid which is mixed to form the teeth whitening gel. This tooth whitening gel contains hydrogen peroxide about 34% of the total ratio. Hydrogen peroxide is a good bleaching agent. The whitening gel is activated by use of LED which produces red blue lights. This help in working of the whitening gel. The gel is applied 3 times and each application is kept for 15 minutes. The dentists in Leeds take care that the gel does not come in contact with the gums or gingival because it can cause sensitivity and irritation in some patients.

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