10 Facts We Need To Know About Teeth Whitening

14 April 2022

Nowadays, it is well known that white teeth are a symbol of health and success. Your teeth look charming and pleasing when white, healthy and shiny. "Blits Dental - Kakhaber Kharebava Clinic" offers you ten facts, that  you should know about teeth whitening

1. Your teeth are like sponges…

It's hard to believe, but the fact is, human teeth are very similar in structure to a sponge. It has exactly the same pores as our skin and therefore tooth tissues have the ability to "absorb" any substance. Any food that has a sharp color will change the color of your teeth by penetrating these pores. This is why excessive consumption of wine, coffee or cigarettes has such a powerful effect on tooth tissues and stains them. Getting rid of tooth stains and getting them back to a nice, white color is no longer a challenge nowadays. "blits Dental - Kakhaber Kharebava dental clinic" will give you a professional consultation and advice on what procedures are best suited to your needs.

2.Teeth whitening does not damage your teeth.

The myth that the teeth whitening procedure damages the tooth tissues and the enamel coating loses necessary minerals is false. Modern teeth whitening procedures are completely safe for the patient's oral health. Properly performed procedure will not damage your teeth and give it an attractive, sharp color.

3.Tooth whitening methods

There are two major methods of teeth whitening that are often used in the modern era. The patient whitens teeth with individual caps using the whitening gel at home as prescribed by the dentist, while the teeth are whitened with 2-4 tones. As for the office whitening system this procedure is not long and is quite effective. It involves teeth whitening with the Flash system. The procedure is completely painless for the patient and it is possible to whiten teeth with 5-7 tones.

4. Hypersensitivity

After a teeth whitening procedure, hypersensitivity is a fairly rare occurrence. .There are often cases when the patient does not have hypersensitivity and discomfort at all after the procedure. If, after the whitening procedure, hypersensitivity of the tooth tissues is observed, you should be aware that this is completely natural and does not constitute an alarming side effect. It often depends on a genetic factor such as: thin enamel. The discomfort usually disappears completely after 18-36 hours and the patient returns to the normal rhythm of life.

5 Professional teeth cleaning does not mean teeth whitening

There are often cases when patients think of professional teeth cleaning as one of the methods of teeth whitening. This view is wrong. During professional cleaning of teeth, stones and plaque formed from food are removed. This is why this manipulation restores the teeth to their natural color and visually the smile becomes whiter and more charming than it was before the procedure.

6.Veneers and teeth whitening

When the patient decides to have veneers or porcelain crowns, their color is similar to the natural color of the tooth just to make the smile harmonious. Artificial materials, be it porcelain veneers, zircon crowns, etc. They do not change color, therefore they are not affected by any tooth whitening products.

7. The best time to whiten your teeth at home

The best time to whiten your teeth is at night. Once whitened (no matter what product you use), your teeth become relatively more sensitive because the pores in your teeth are more enlarged than usual and therefore there is a greater chance that food or drink pigments will get into them. That is why the dentists of "blits Dental Kakhaber Kharebava dental clinic" recommend using whitening gel at home before going to bed, because it reduces the possibility of stains and gives your teeth enough time to start rehydration and remineralization at night.

8. What to do after the whitening procedure

The dentists of "blits Dental - Kakhaber Kharebava dental clinic Tbilisi" advise you to follow the so-called "white diet" for 2 weeks after the teeth whitening procedure. Refrain from colored food and drink to give your pores time to close and maintain a beautiful, white smile for a long time.

9. Teeth whitening is not recommended:

• For pregnant and (breastfeeding) mothers during lactation
• For children and minors
• For patients with active enamel wear
• During gum disease
• During orthodontic treatment

How to maintain the effect for a long time

In order for the patient to maintain a pleasant smile for a long time and enjoy the brightness of the teeth it is necessary to follow a few basic recommendations. Dark foods and beverages such as coffee, wine, etc. should be avoided first. Daily use of toothpaste with a teeth whitening effect is also recommended.