Teeth Whitening Procedure and Professional Approach

Tooth discoloration is a common problem found in many. It is not a serious medical condition but as the look of the teeth appears ugly, people prefer to go for clinical tooth whitening procedures. The discoloration occurs due to accumulation of food particles, tea or coffee stains and tobacco smoke stains. These particles form a layer on the enamel layer and gradually get into the enamel. It becomes difficult to remove it with brushing alone. Therefore, various teeth whitening toothpastes, strips and gels are used to scrub off the stains.

These products contain bleaching chemicals that cause chemical reaction and breaks down the staining compounds. Usually Carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide chemicals are used in these products. You can try some of the products for teeth whitening but have to seek a dentist’s advice on using such products.

Modern dental clinics offer free teeth whitening along with many services to treat various dental ailments. It is advisable to get your teeth whitening done undera dentist's supervision. It helps in monitoring the progress and to take care of the enamel. Over the counter products may sometimes trigger irritation and hence you should always take care to use any such product.  If you undergo teeth whitening in a dental clinic, experienced dentists will guide you with the after-care and also the recommended food.