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Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is a procedure to lighten the color of your teeth and remove stains.

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Teeth whitening is a procedure to lighten the color of your teeth and remove stains. There are a number of reasons why you might get your teeth whitened. Everyone is different; and just as our hair and skin colour vary, so do our teeth. Very few people have brilliant-white teeth, and our teeth can also become more discoloured as we get older.



When is Teeth Whitening recommended?

One of the most obvious times that general dentists recommend teeth whitening is when the teeth are severely stained. Many people have mild staining on the enamel of their teeth, which can range from mild to moderate.



Who is a good candidate for Teeth Whitening?

Whitening teeth is beneficial for people who already have healthy teeth. It is preferable for patients to choose teeth whitening before having any noticeable restorations. Additionally, patients should have strong gums. The good news is that individuals who qualify for teeth whitening can have their gums repaired and their teeth restored.


Procedure Details for Teeth Whitening 


Before beginning the teeth-whitening procedure, the dentist will perform an examination to assess the state of the teeth and the oral cavity. For the teeth-whitening gel to function as well as possible, the dentist will remove any tartar, polish the teeth, or repair any cavities if there is any before bleaching if limestone is present.

In order to prevent the whitening gel from coming into contact with the buccal and gum tissues inside the mouth, the dentist applies a gum barrier, cheek, tongue, and lips. They also use a protective gel on the gums and surrounding tissues and wear special blue light-blocking glasses to protect their eyes.

After drying the teeth with a blow-dry tool, the dentist will apply teeth-whitening gel to bleach the teeth.

By stimulating the gel polish to dissolve and penetrate through the enamel layer, the dentist utilises the Zoom device's WhiteSpeed blue LED light to remove stains and transform the yellow, brown, or dull black dentin into a whiter shade of teeth.

During three to four rounds, the dentist will coat the teeth-whitening gel and repeat the light, with a 15-minute interval between each session. Approximately 45 to an hour is needed for the teeth-whitening procedure, depending on the state of each person's teeth. To help lessen tooth sensitivity, the dentist will apply a specific fluoride coating to the teeth following the final session.

The dentist will clean the teeth, gums, tongue, and mouth area once the teeth-whitening procedure is finished by sucking out the whitening gel and wiping. Next, evaluate the results by contrasting the colours of your teeth before and after teeth whitening to see how much your teeth have improved to become whiter and brighter.


Benefits of Teeth Whitening 

Teeth whitening is acknowledged for being quick and easy, and for providing a noticeable, brighter smile immediately following the procedure. In the end, the therapy is quite effective and time-saving, taking about 45 minutes.


Safe, devoid of serious side effects, and painless during the course of the procedure.

Able to repeat tooth whitening as often as necessary, wherever they are, anytime they need to, and at any hospital or home.

No deterioration of the dentin, enamel, or any inherent dental structure