Melissa O. SAYS!
There are four different types of teeth
whitening:
1) Professional in-office whitening
2) Professional take-home whitening
3) Professional Whitestrips
4) Over-the-counter whitening
products
How it
works:
When
placing the whitening solution on the teeth it opens the pores of the enamel,
allowing the solution to reach the layer of dentin. The solution will then
break up the stain giving the appearance of lighter and whiter teeth.
How long
it lasts:
Whitening
may lighten the teeth about 4 to 6 shades from your natural tooth colour. (depending
on the stain, Tetracycline staining and dark teeth from trauma do not whiten as
well and may need other treatment options). Whitening will not change the colour
of white fillings, veneers, crowns, and bridge. Depending on your habits the affects of
whitening are different for everyone. If you smoke, drink coffee, red wine or anything
that has a dark colour re-staining the teeth is faster and the affects of the
whitening will not last as long.
When whitening your teeth they are many factors
that can affect the tooth whitening process. For more information be sure
to visit of call our office to see what whitening system is best for you and
how it will affect your teeth.
Blog By Melissa O. RDH
Brampton Family Dentist
