Teeth whitening at a dental clinic is a safe and effective way to improve your smile. It is also probably the most economical cosmetic dentistry procedure. Depending on the whitening method chosen, the results can be very impressive. Whitening with the Philips Zoom system can lighten your teeth by three to eight shades in one hour. Professional whitening works faster and protects sensitive gums and tooth roots better than over-the-counter whitening products. A thorough examination of the teeth and gums before any whitening procedure is an important first step to ensure that tooth discoloration is not the result of disease that requires other types of treatment.
To determine which whitening method would be most suitable for you, we will perform an examination of the teeth and gums, as well as discuss lifestyle factors that affect the whitening process and result.
Teeth whitening options
Professional whitening methods use highly concentrated whitening gels for whitening.
Professional whitening in the clinic – this technique offers the fastest result using the most powerful whitening solutions available. First, the gums and exposed tooth root surfaces will be covered with a protective barrier to ensure their protection. A thin plastic device known as a retractor pulls the lips and cheeks away from the front surfaces of the teeth as a highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide gel is applied. Leave the gel on for about an hour. When it is removed, the results are obvious. For whitening in the clinic, we offer Philips Zoom technology, which is one of the most effective and safest teeth whitening methods.
Teeth whitening at home
Whitening at home is another effective way to whiten teeth. This is a gentle method of teeth whitening, the results of which depend on the patient’s motivation and discipline. It may take several weeks to achieve what you want. First, tooth impressions are taken and two thin, flexible plastic dental trays are made – one for the upper teeth and one for the lower teeth. The trays are filled with whitening gel and placed on the teeth. The exposure time of the gel can be a couple of hours or the whole night, depending on the chosen material.
There are several things to follow to ensure that the whitening results last as long as possible, and this will vary from person to person (from six months to two years or even longer). Let’s discuss lifestyle factors that can affect long-term teeth whitening results, as well as ways to keep your dazzling smile longer.
WHY CHOOSE DENTISTRY SMILE FACTORY?
Dr. Sarmīte Stafecka has extensive experience with various teeth whitening systems (Britesmile, Enlighten, Philips Zoom, etc.). Sarmīte has been working with the Philips Zoom teeth whitening system since 2010. In addition to in-depth training and knowledge in periodontology (Tier 2 dentist, British Periodontal Society/Bupa) and endodontics (Tier 2 dentist, Bupa), as well as more than 20 years of experience in general dentistry, enables Dr. Stafecka to perform a comprehensive comprehensive evaluation of tooth tissue and gums, find the best treatment solution and predict the expected result for each whitening method.