is yellow the new white?

Teeth stains are inevitable since we consume a wide variety of food and drink (coffee, tea, wine, food with strong coloring), due to certain medications and even genetics. Such stained teeth have an unhealthy look and directly affects our self-confidence. The solution to this is teeth whitening which can instantly brighten your smile without damaging the underlying tooth. Teeth bleaching is often the easiest way to transform your smile and appearance. This can be done in less than an hour- in time for a special event or just as part of your regular oral health routine.

Bleaching can be done in a dental clinic or even at-home. In-office whitening is the most effective with visibly brighter teeth within a day. First a teeth cleaning and polishing is performed to remove plaque and superficial stains. The gums and soft tissue are then protected and the bleaching agent is applied on the  teeth. The whitening agent is activated using a laser light or curing light which causes the whitening by a bubbling action. The entire procedure may last 30-60 minutes with occasional re-application to achieve the desired shade. Some people may require additional visits till they are happy with the final shade of the teeth.

At-home whitening treatment is also available for people to maintain their bleached shade. This method is relatively inexpensive compared to the in-office procedure but the results are not as quick and maybe take a week or more of continuous usage to achieve the desired result.

Sadly all teeth and all types of stains cannot be treated by bleaching. In case the discolouration is caused by certain medications or tooth injury, bleaching will not give you the desired results. Pre-existing fillings, veneers and crowns also cannot be bleached since whitening only works on natural tooth surfaces. The good news is that you have other treatment options available in such cases- veneers, cosmetic bonding/ fillings and crowns. At Summit Dental Clinic, we will perform a thorough clinical examination and will be able to recommend the best method to achieve a whiter and brighter smile.

For more information contact us at +91 9986947722, +91 8023340207 or email us at summitdentalclinic@gmail.com