Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is a dental procedure which is used to improve the color and aesthetic appearance of one's teeth. In brief, it is a procedure where a whitening gel is used to remove the stains from the surface of the teeth, making them look whiter. Teeth whitening has been in practice for many years now and is becoming more popular, as boasting a bright smile is a great sign of confidence. There are several methods through which whiter teeth can be obtained.

Why should you opt for teeth whitening?

  • Whitening gets rid of all the stains on the teeth, making them look whiter. Thereby, it enhances your smile.

  • It gets rid of the bacterial accumulation on the surface of the teeth.

  • It is a serious confidence booster.

  • It helps maintain whiter teeth for a long time, provided healthy oral habits are practiced.

What are the common ways through which teeth get stained?

  • Regular drinking of beverages such as tea, coffee, red wine, soda, etc.

  • Smoking.

  • Frequent snacking

  • Consumption of artificially colored foods

  • Improper brushing techniques

What are the widely used teeth whitening techniques?

  1. Whitening Gel

This is the most widely used teeth whitening treatment. It is very simple and can be done in just one visit to the dentist's office. The teeth are thoroughly cleaned before starting the procedure. Next, a whitening gel or a bleach is applied to the teeth and spread evenly. The gel removes the stains from the surface of the teeth. The procedure can be repeated several times, depending on the degree of staining on the teeth and the level of whitening the patient prefers.

  1. Whitening using plastic trays

This process usually requires two visits to the dentist's office. During the first visit, the dentist takes an accurate mold of the teeth. It will be used to make a custom tray out of clear plastic. During the next visit, the trays will be checked for fit and any adjustments, if needed, will be made. A special whitening solution has to be used with the tray, which will help remove the stains. The trays will have to be worn twice a day for 30 minutes, or they can be worn overnight as well. The procedure will have to be repeated for a few weeks depending on the staining of the teeth and the desired level of whitening preferred.

  1. Laser teeth whitening

 It is the most advanced whitening treatment. First, the teeth are screened for any vulnerabilities such as receding of gums, cracks on the teeth, any filling applied, etc. A guard is used to prevent the seeping of the whitening solution to the gums. Next, the whitening solution is applied to the teeth. A laser is used to activate the whitening gel, which then produces a foam. The stains are removed from the surface of the teeth. The gel is allowed to stay on the surface of the teeth for a few minutes before it is removed. Laser teeth whitening is one of the best procedures available to get whiter teeth. The best part about it is that it can be completed in a short span of time.


Seneca Mariano, D.D.S.

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Newark, CA 94560

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