What bleaching methods are there?
1. HOME BLEACHING
The first method of teeth whitening that we would like to introduce to you is home whitening. With home bleaching, after an impression of your teeth, you will receive an individual whitening tray made by the dental technician, which you can use yourself as often as you want or until the desired result is achieved. The bleaching gel is slightly less concentrated than with power bleaching (usually between 6-10% peroxide).
He will check in advance whether your teeth are suitable for bleaching. In addition, your teeth will be professionally cleaned before whitening to avoid bleaching strips. You will then receive an individual splint which you can use effectively, can conjure up a beautiful smile within a very short time.
The duration of the application amounts to approx. 2 - 3 weeks. The daily application time is between 30 minutes and 6 hours or one night, depending on the concentration of the bleaching gel. During this time you are only speaking somewhat restricted.
Home bleaching will make your teeth visibly whiter and the brightness can last for several years. You can always whiten your teeth further.
2. POWER BLEACHING
Power whitening is a fast and highly effective treatment method for whitening teeth. After the gums have been covered with a protection, a highly concentrated bleaching gel is applied to the teeth (usually 20-30% peroxide).
The highly concentrated bleaching gel has a significantly higher concentration than the bleaching gel used for home bleaching. This money will come back after a 10 minute exposure time sprayed and a new layer is applied. The process is repeated 3 - 4 times until the teeth have reached the desired brightness.
The positive side effect of this method of teeth whitening is that the whitening gel used has a hardening effect on the tooth enamel. To complete the treatment, dhe removes the protection that was initially placed on the gums. The patient can rinse and sees the result of the brilliant white teeth for the first time!
The power whitening treatment usually lasts one to one and a half hours and also works with whitening gel, which is additionally activated and heated with the help of special UV light or laser radiation. As a result, it works faster and more intensely: after about an hour your teeth are much lighter and you can give the world your most beautiful smile again!
3. INTERNAL BLEACHING
When a single tooth is dark, it is usually because the tooth nerve has died. As a result, the tooth nerve decomposes, degradation products penetrate the tooth and the tooth is discolored.
For the whitening, the corresponding tooth is opened from the inside. Since he no longer has an active nerve, the treatment is usually completely harmless and can be carried out painlessly. The bleaching gel is then poured into the tooth and activated with light. This whitening process is repeated 2-3 times until the tooth has returned to its original shade.
In difficult cases, the dentist has to leave the whitening insert in the tooth for a few days (which is temporarily closed during this time). The inlay process must be repeated 2-3 times until the tooth has the desired brightness. Afterwards nobody sees his “dark past” anymore.
Just look good: white teeth!
How much whiter do my teeth get?
Most people have an average tooth color that is on the scale with A3 referred to as. However, depending on various factors, using whitening can also help Color B1 or even even brighter be achieved.
On average, teeth are roughly reduced by teeth whitening 7 to 9 color levels lighter. In practice, we measure the initial situation and the result with a so-called color scale.
How long do the teeth stay whiter?
In our experience, the result of bleached teeth lasts between two and five years. Whether and how quickly your teeth get a little darker depends on how you eat and what stimulants you consume. If you smoke, drink a lot of tea, coffee, red wine or cola, the brightness does not last as long as if you are “abstinent”.
Is this a problem?
Not really! The white teeth can be whitened again at any time. This is usually much faster than the first lightening and also costs significantly less. Many patients have their teeth whitened every 1-2 years and thus enjoy their white teeth in the long term.
Does bleaching harm your teeth?
When done under the supervision and control of the dentist, whitening is very safe and harmless. Professional whitening agents even harden the tooth enamel additionally. By using pH-neutral bleaching materials, the tooth is protected and professionally whitened.
It can be different with funds from the drugstore or the Internet. Here the composition is often not known. In particular, if teeth have holes or cracks, these agents can lead to tooth damage.
Conclusion: When you have your teeth whitened at the dentist, you can feel safe and you will get a visible result: Significantly lighter teeth for a radiant smile!
We recommend professional whitening at the dentist.
- If you want to be on the safe side with bleaching.
- Tested and pH-neutral whitening materials are used that have the Protect and strengthen teeth.
- The dentist also checks the teeth for possible damage before bleaching in order to rule out any risk. And he and his team monitor the whitening of your teeth. So you can be sure that your teeth whitening is in good hands.
- If you want to have whiter teeth in just a few days: Make an appointment for a personal consultation and let us show you which whitening results are possible. We are happy to help.
- What if, despite teeth cleaning and whitening, there are still dark stains on the teeth? These are mostly old plastic fillings that have turned dark over the years. On the next page you can read how old fillings can be replaced with modern and tooth-colored composites in an aesthetically perfect manner.
