Teeth whitening for a bright smile

Teeth whitening for a bright smile. Teeth whitening is a simple and safe method to achieve a change in the color and brightness of our teeth. It is the most conservative method to change the color of our teeth without affecting their shape. What the dentist achieves by whitening our teeth is to discolour the pigments found on the outer layers of our teeth giving us a beautiful white colour.

Beautiful smile with teeth whitening

The method is completely painless and as we will see in the next part of our article, it can last for a long time, as long as we follow the advice and instructions of our dentist. This way we can get a more beautiful smile with teeth that look healthier. Here it is worth emphasizing at this point, that with teeth whitening we will not get the white teeth that we see on some Hollywood actors or people on TV, but we will have a beautiful mild effect that will affect the aesthetics of our smile. Teeth that were a yellow color can now be treated with a yellow tooth color. the teeth whitening become white, giving us more well-being, self-confidence and psychological uplift.

How the teeth whitening is done

Teeth whitening can be done either in the clinic or at home, but it can also be done in a combination of the two ways mentioned above. It is our dentist who will decide which of the two methods to follow. It may, depending on the condition of the patient's teeth, be enough to make an appointment in the office, but it may be necessary to combine whitening in the office with whitening at home for about 10 days.

The first thing our dentist will do at the first appointment is to check the patient's teeth to determine if there are any teeth with decay or old fillings, in order to then design the most appropriate treatment plan.

Teeth whitening in the office

Teeth whitening in the office is performed using special gels that can change, discolor the pigments on the teeth. Now, if our dentist deems that this is not enough, the procedure can be continued at home. Our dentist will make two plastic chewing gums, where the patient will put the special gel in there and apply it to their teeth, either some hours during the day or during the night.

Teeth whitening methods

The combination of the above two methods usually gives better results and even results that last longer in time. However, because teeth are not the same from person to person and the quality of enamel varies, this is exactly why our dentist is the one who will judge exactly how the whitening should be done and how long it should last.

What I should watch out for after whitening my teeth

When the whitening process is complete, we will have beautiful white teeth that will make our smile brighter and boost our self-confidence! The question from then on for those who have had whitening is whether it will last and what they should do on a daily basis to keep those beautiful white teeth they have acquired. As explained to us by dentist, Mrs. Tania Hatzipanagiotidou, a dentist, specialized and very experienced on teeth whitening, the result of whitening can last long as long as we follow some instructions faithfully some very simple tips.

Avoid foods that have strong pigments

What we should do first of all is to avoid foods that have strong pigments and can stain our teeth. Such foods are red wine, coffee and some fruits. It is not forbidden to drink coffee, but we should drink it relatively soon and when we finish it is good to brush our teeth carefully even without toothpaste. But our brushing must be careful and as our dentist has shown us, to get the right results. Beyond that, it is normal that after a year the white colour of the teeth will be a little lost, so we can repeat the whitening in the clinic or even use the chewing gums we already have at home for a few days.

Can everyone get teeth whitening?

This is a question that is certainly on the minds of many. The only certainty is that whitening can not be done if you are under the age of 18 because the enamel has not yet taken its final form, as well as women who are in the phase of pregnancy or breastfeeding. Beyond that, everyone can have teeth whitening, a procedure that as we said is painless and relatively safe. Something to be aware of is that in young people 20 to 25 years old it is much easier to change the color, so there can only be chosen to chew at home for a certain number of days to be determined by the dentist.

Teeth whitening cannot change the color of old porcelain crowns

It would be good to clarify at this point that teeth whitening cannot change the colour of old porcelain crowns that may be present in a patient's mouth or the colour of an artificial denture or old fillings. The porcelain present in old crowns or dentures cannot change colour, as this has been selected by the dental technician at the stage of its manufacture. What is usually done is to precede the bleaching and then change old fillings, which are on the front teeth or old porcelain hoops that are visible as we smile, so that their colour comes closer to the colour of the rest of our teeth that we have whitened.

Is teeth whitening enough for a perfect smile?

As we said above, whitening will give our teeth a beautiful white color. Sometimes, however, there are various other problems such as gaps between the teeth, discoloration, and teeth that differ in shape from the others. In this case, whitening will not solve all the problems, but the dentist will have to proceed with a number of other interventions that will be decided together with the patient. In other words, resin or porcelain veneers may be needed to cover the gaps between the teeth or to restore the correct colour to some other teeth. Whitening is one of the many methods by which the patient's teeth can be improved, but sometimes it is not enough.

Dentist in Glyfada

However, it is worthwhile to visit Mrs. Tania Hadjipanagiotidou in her modern clinic dentist in Glyfada, in order to learn everything we need to know about teeth whitening, but also about resin and porcelain veneers, so that we can get the smile that will lift us psychologically and give us the confidence we need in our difficult everyday life! At the practice you can enjoy many cosmetic dentistry services such as Tooth Lifting, Tooth Bonding, Tooth Veneers, Tooth Building, Tooth Implants, Resin Veneers, Porcelain Veneers and Tooth Veneers.