Types of teeth whitening for a perfect smile

Written by: Dr. Luis Martorell Calatayud
Published: | Updated: 16/05/2019
Edited by: Patricia Pujante Crespo

There are habits that can cause stains appear on teeth. So, coffee, tea, wine or snuff are substances that usually make darken the teeth. Over the years teeth grown dim, and certain medications also cause teeth to become greyish. Currently there are several teeth whitening techniques that allow effectively eliminate them.

Teeth whitening cold light lampThis is a very effective technique that, in just 30 minutes, the remains and coffee stains and snuff are removed. The tooth whitening cold light acts directly on the activator localized in the gel treatment previously applied on the teeth, thereby increasing the ability to release oxygen and bleaching properties.

To carry out the process of whitening cold light, the specialist in dentistry and stomatology follow certain steps:1) Isolation of the gums with a protective gel2) Application of hydrogen peroxide gel 35%3) Activation with cold light lamp4) Perform three cycles of photoactivation

The focused beam cold light and no heat penetrates directly into the depth of the teeth, activating the whitening process. The ultraviolet and infrared rays (harmful to the tissues), are completely canceled out by a filter system.

Teeth whitening at homeThe bleaching treatment at home is to place the whitening gel inside a soft splints tailor-made for 30-40 minutes a day. Depending on the color desired by the patient and the initial color of the tooth, the treatment can last between two weeks (simple cases) to even four months (severe cases).

Combined tooth whiteningIdeally, to get the best teeth whitening is to combine both treatments, both home treatment and treatment in the clinic, as this most spectacular and lasting results will be achieved.

Whitening teeth whitening stripsThere are currently some bleaches innovative strips that eliminate substances lasting stains in time. It is an easy and quick option, to function as if it were an adhesive. It is the easiest and exclusive to whiten teeth at home option.

*Translated with Google translator. We apologize for any imperfection
Dr. Luis Martorell Calatayud

By Dr. Luis Martorell Calatayud
Odonthology

Dr. Martorell is a renowned specialist in dentistry. With over 15 years experience in the profession, he has extensive training in oral surgery and implantology, being Doctor in Dentistry from the University of Valencia. Throughout his career he has combined his clinical work with teaching, being professor of the Master of Oral Surgery and Implantology at the University of Valencia, the comprehensive course in implantology ITI and having taught 21 specialty courses. On the other hand, he is the author of 9 articles published in international journals and has over 20 oral presentations at conferences specialty

*Translated with Google translator. We apologize for any imperfection


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