We all want a smile with no flaws and looks bright and natural. Although regular brushing and flossing give you good oral health, sometimes medical intervention is needed to magnify and beautify your smile with treatments like teeth whitening services.
Teeth whitening is one of the most common and widely available cosmetic treatment options that is non-invasive and value for money. Let us understand what teeth whitening is and why you need one
What is teeth whitening, and why do you need one?
Teeth whitening is a treatment that helps lighten a few shades of your teeth. As the name suggests, the treatment makes your teeth look whiter than before. Impressionz Dental Care offers teeth whitening services to help you achieve a brighter and more confident smile. Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dental procedure that can effectively remove stains and discoloration from your teeth. The professional process uses chemical agents in desired quantity under the guidance of our teeth whitening doctors in Mumbai. There are many toothpastes available in the market that too offer whitening of teeth. The toothpaste options are for regular use and give prolonged results.
Undergoing a professional whitening treatment is suggested when there are visible stains and yellowness on your teeth Regular toothpaste may not be able to remove the stains, so a dentist's help will give you a radiant smile.
Type of stains
Sometimes the shade of teeth changes not because of stains but due to discoloration. There are two types of stains:
- Extrinsic stains
Human teeth have 3 layers- enamel, dentin, and pulp. The stains on the top layer, enamel, are extrinsic. These stains develop due to poor oral hygiene, eating habits, etc. It's easy to eliminate these stains through teeth whitening treatments at a dental clinic in Borivali West - Intrinsic stains
Some stains are present within the layers of teeth. These stains are intrinsic and can result from dental procedures, exposure to certain minerals during tooth formation, pressure, etc. With advanced technologies, our doctors for teeth whitening in Mumbai have made it possible to eliminate these intrinsic stains.
Causes of stains
A few causes that result in the formation of stains and teeth discoloration include:
- Age: With age, teeth tend to become translucent and thin. Also, age-related wear and tear add to getting stained teeth.
- Eating habits: Certain food items consumed in excess can stain the teeth. Coffee, tea, wine, colored food, oranges, high citrus food, etc., make teeth prone to stains. Enamel erosion due to food can also lead to stains and discoloration.
- Chemical exposure: Chemicals like fluoride in toothpaste can make teeth susceptible to stains. Nicotine in cigarettes also causes teeth staining.
- Bruxism: Constant pressure from grinding teeth can damage the teeth causing cracks. It’s common to experience darkening edges due to stress on teeth.
- Trauma or injury: Cracks due to injury or trauma can allow debris and bacteria to trap inside and slowly lead to a change in the color of natural teeth
The Procedure of Teeth Whitening
- In-office instant teeth whitening services
Instant teeth whitening treatment takes around 60 minutes, and the results can last about 2 years if one maintains good oral health. During the procedure, your dentist will first apply a gel over the gums to protect them from bleaching agents that can irritate the gums.
Then depending on your oral health and the number of shades lighter you want to go; the dentist will apply a chemical bleaching agent in administered quantity. The chemical agent is treated with a special light to help achieve the desired smile. - Pricing of teeth whitening at Impressionz Dental Care
Pricing of teeth whitening depends on the type of stain and the procedure you opt for. It also depends on whether you require more than one session or a single session that would help achieve your desired smile. Doctors for teeth whitening in Borivali West, Impressionz Dental Care, will help you choose the right treatment option. Get in touch with us to get your teeth whitening done.