Bleaching also removes stains caused by food and poor oral hygiene. Based on the comfort of the patient, the treatment can be performed in the office in one or two appointments or also at home, being a safe process, if the patient follows our instructions to the letter. It is a super desired treatment by our patients, who have been happy with the results.
Why do teeth change color?
The causes of tooth discoloration are multiple, and depend mainly on their location or depth in the dental structure. There are two types of stains depending on their location, intrinsic and extrinsic.
Intrinsic stains occur mainly during the process of tooth formation due to the intake of some medications such as tetracycline-type antibiotics by the mother during pregnancy, or by the baby. Also hypoplasias, hypo-calcifications or hyper-calcifications of the teeth due to vitamin deficiencies or excess fluoride.
Other intrinsic stains appear after the eruption of the teeth and are the product of blows, fractures, fissures or age. It is normal for our teeth to be darker as we age.
On the other hand, extrinsic stains are caused by pigmenting substances in foods (sauces, citrus fruits) and/or drinks (coffee, tea, soft drinks, soft drinks and other sugary drinks, sweets, red wine) as well as, or by habits such as smoking , chewing tobacco, among others.
The extrinsic stainsínsecas o exóor exogenous They are produced by contact of the teeth with pigmenting agents, present in certain foods, beverages such as wine, tea and coffee, and other products, such as tobacco. These stains can also occur after prolonged use of certain oral mouthwashes and toothpastes based on Chlorhexidine.
Risks of teeth whitening
Although teeth whitening is a safe procedure, it is not without risks. Among the possible risks is dentinal and/or gingival sensitivity. The most important thing to reduce these risks is to be sure to attend a clinic like ours in which, prior to a comprehensive clinical examination, we define your ideal treatment, strategically selecting lightening agents, their concentrations, as well as application times. In the same way, you play a super important role in risk reduction, to the extent that you follow and accept all the indications that our specialists give you.
