What is bleaching?
Bleaching is a common and popular process used to whiten teeth using chemicals(peroxide).
Why do teeth need bleaching?
Teeth get discoloured due to various reasons, bleaching is done to whiten such teeth. Discoloration occurs in the enamel and can be caused by medication, coffee, tea and cigarettes & also can be caused by your genetic make-up or simply getting older.
This mode of treatment has solely been developed to lightening teeth in a simple and comfortable manner. It can bring about a dramatic change in almost everyone‘s smile by a dull smile and yellow teeth to a bright smile with white teeth.
Bleaching of healthy teeth is the safest and most conservative cosmetic treatment available.
- It generally requires no grinding of your teeth.
- It does not require any anesthetic and is painless and well tolerated.
- The time taken for bleaching is relative less considering the number of that can be done at one sitting.
- The cost of bleaching is less when combined with other cosmetic treatment option to enhance the aesthetic of your teeth.
- The cost of bleaching is less when compared to other full mouth cosmetic treatment options.
- Bleaching does not damage your teeth or change the structure of your teeth, nor does it change the shape or form of your teeth.
Your diet and habits will largely determine how long the bleaching effect will last. With good oral hygiene and a close watch on the exposure of your teeth to external stains from tobacco, beverages, etc., your bleached teeth should maintain their color for a long time. If you choose, regular touch up sessions can be carried out once a year to ensure your teeth look their best.