Facts About Teeth Whitening

Teeth bleaching or teeth whitening have become a popular concept in the last few years. Teeth whitening is undertaken to improve a person’s appearance and to maintain better oral hygiene. This procedure is non-invasive and non surgical and is also reasonably priced.

It is better to start the procedure after having a consultation with your dental specialist. This is because teeth whitening is not recommended for everyone and cannot suit everyone.

Only your dentist can decide if you can go in for teeth whitening and if it can have best results in your case. You must also know certain facts about teeth whitening before deciding to have this treatment.

Facts about teeth whitening

Most of the dental insurance plans do not cover teeth whitening procedures. You cannot expect fillings, bridges and tooth crowns to become whitened after the procedure is completed. If you wish to use toothpaste which have a whitening effect, be convinced that they can only make your teeth a shade lighter by eliminating stains, but cannot actually give a bleached effect.

This procedure will not have the same result on all types of discoloration on teeth. Those with slightly yellowish teeth can have better results with teeth whitening than those having gray colored teeth. Common side effects related with teeth whitening are gum irritation and tooth sensitivity. You should have any cavities filled before going in for such a treatment, else you my not be able to see significant results.

You can procure tooth whitening kits from the dentist as they lead to quicker results. This is because they contain a bleaching agent that is stronger than the ones procured over the counter. You may need to go in for touch ups for maintaining the required shade.

The need for touch ups and its frequency would depend on factors such as intake of beverages such as tea or coffee, smoking, eating certain foods that produce staining effects etc.  People suffering from gum disease should not go in for such a treatment as it can worsen this condition further. Lastly it is advisable to have the teeth whitening procedure done after a complete cleaning process of teeth.