Tooth Whitening
Tooth whitening (or bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile.
Because having whiter teeth has now become the number one aesthetic concern of most patients, there are a number of ways to whiten teeth. The most popular method is using a home tooth whitening system that will whiten teeth dramatically. Since tooth whitening only works on natural tooth enamel, it is important to evaluate replacement of any old fillings, crowns, etc. Replacement of any restorations will be done after bleaching so they will match the newly bleached teeth.
Tooth whitening is not permanent. A touch-up maybe needed every several years, and more often if you smoke, drink coffee, tea, or wine.
There are 2 ways to bleach your teeth.
We use the Voco Perfect Bleach Office system (the latest on the market) for our insurgery treatment which takes less than an hour to complete. As some patients can experience severe sensitivity, the procedure requires a preliminary examination of your teeth. Your dentist will then decide if you are suitable for this type of bleaching and explain the procedure to you in advance of your treatment, Suitable Patients are required to have their teeth cleaned. You may have impressions taken for Bleaching Trays by the dentist if you wish to keep your bleaching touched up at home by wearing the trays with bleach in them occassionaly. It is recommended subsequent to your treatment, that you use the Bleaching Trays for short periods of time, in order to maintain your bright smile result.
Alternatively , if you are unsuitable for the insurgery treatment, we can have Bleaching Trays made for you.
This type of tooth whitening usually requires two visits. At the first appointment, impressions (molds) will be made of your teeth to fabricate custom, clear plastic, trays.
At your second appointment, you will try on the trays for proper fit, and adjustments will be made if necessary. The trays are worn with special whitening solution either twice a day for 120 minutes or overnight for a couple of weeks depending on the degree of staining and desired level of whitening. It is normal to experience tooth sensitivity during the time you are whitening your teeth, but it will subside shortly after you have stopped bleaching.
You will receive care instructions for your teeth and trays, and be encouraged to visit your dentist regularly to help maintain a beautiful, healthy, white smile.
Reasons for tooth whitening:
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Fluorosis (excessive fluoridation during tooth development)
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Normal wear of outer tooth layer
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Stained teeth due to medications (tetracycline, etc.)
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Yellow, brown stained teeth.
Voco Inhouse Bleaching costs only €160.00 plus an extra €90,00 for your Home trays and Voco Bleaching material.
