Everybody loves to have a bright white smile. Many people are satisfied with the sparkle they get from brushing twice a day, others want something more. Nowadays tooth whitening has become a common procedure for having a whiter smile. Tooth whiteners may not correct all types of discolouration and bleaching will not enhance existing fillings, crowns and bridges.
In-Office Bleaching
This type of bleaching is done at the dental clinic and may require more than one visit. Each visit may take from 30 minutes to 1 hour. During this process, we will apply a protective gel and a rubber shield to your gums, to protect the gums. A bleaching agent is then applied to the teeth and a special light (UV) may be used to enhance the action of the agent.
At-Home Products
There are several types of products available to use at home, which can either be bought from your dentist or over-the-counter at a pharmacy. These products contain peroxide to bleach the teeth, and are typically found in the form of a gel which is placed in a mouth guard. Some at-home products are to be used twice daily for two weeks and others are intended for overnight use. A custom-fitted mouth guard may be made by the dentist, but some systems may have pre-prepared ones. Usually products that are used at home are used after the in office bleaching is carried out.