What are the steps to whitening your teeth?
Professional Teeth Whitening: A Step-By-Step Process
- Checking the shade. The dentist will first record the shade of your teeth.
- Cleaning and polishing. The dentist will then use pumice to clean and polish your teeth.
- Coating with the whitening agent.
- Rinsing.
- The fluoride treatment.
Why do only parts of my teeth whiten?
Often, the edges of a tooth respond to bleaching quicker than internal areas, since the bleach penetrates the enamel faster. The center of a tooth has a thicker layer of enamel than the edges, so internal tooth bleaching can take longer to show results.
Do you use teeth whitening kit everyday?
As far as whitening teeth with an at-home kit, these products have less concentrated bleaching agents, so they are safe to use daily for up to three weeks. This is about the time that it takes for most people to reach the desired color.
How far apart should teeth whitening sessions be?
Patients who love the results and their new bright smile often want to know how long to wait between sessions and whether it is safe to repeat more than once. In our experience, it is completely safe to come back for a touch-up or an entirely new procedure in the four to six-month window of time.
What can dentist do to whiten teeth?
The actual whitening process involves the dentist applying a gel made of 15% to 35% hydrogen peroxide to your front teeth. Hydrogen peroxide can penetrate the porous outer layer of your teeth and break apart stain compounds using a chemical reaction called oxidation.
How do I close the pores on my teeth after whitening?
By gently coating your teeth with a product like MI Paste or Colgate’s Pro-Argin Toothpaste, you will plug up open pores on your teeth and reduce sensitivity. Additionally, the remineralizing effects of these pastes help to improve whitening.
What does LED light do for teeth whitening?
First, the bleaching agent is applied to your teeth, and an LED light, laser, or halo light is then directed at your teeth. LED lights speed up the tooth-bleaching process by helping the peroxide to break down faster, forming free radicals that whiten the teeth.
How often do you need to top up teeth whitening?
every 3 to 4 months
People who smoke or consume food and beverages that stain teeth, such as red wine, coffee and curries, will find that they need teeth whitening at more regular intervals after their initial whitening treatment. If your lifestyle involves one or more of these factors then you may require top-ups every 3 to 4 months.
Can you repeat Zoom whitening?
Q: How often can Zoom whitening be done? A: It’s not recommended that you do Zoom whitening treatments more than once a year. Depending on your health and teeth, however, you may be able to have touch-up Zoom treatments every six months.