Teeth whitening

Are you one of those who have always wanted to have a white and beautiful smile?

Sometimes the teeth become a bit yellowish over the years and that can make some people uncomfortable.

On the other hand, there are foods that can cause stains on the teeth due to their pigmentation, such as cherries or blueberries. Drinks such as tea, coffee, soft drinks or red wine can also cause stains on the teeth, just like smoking tobacco.

If you have come to the conclusion that you want to improve your smile with teeth whitening, we will explain below what it is and how this treatment works.

What is tooth whitening?

Tooth whitening is a non-invasive treatment, with which the appearance of the teeth can be visibly improved. It is aimed at removing stains and colorations that occur over time, leaving them lighter and brighter.

How many types of teeth whitening are there?

There are 2 types of teeth whitening, one with Laser and the other with covers.

Whitening with covers: The process with covers is carried out at home, the process is usually slower and takes about 2 weeks to complete. On the third day of applying the covers, the patient will notice the change in color of their teeth.

Laser whitening: Laser teeth whitening takes about 40 minutes to perform here in the office and the results are immediate.

If you want to show off a white smile, but you still have doubts about this treatment, we leave you a list of the most frequent questions that we receive in our office about teeth whitening.

Frequently asked questions about teeth whitening.

How many times can tooth whitening be applied? The treatment can be placed as many times as necessary, until reaching the coloration that the patient wishes.

Can it cause tooth sensitivity? If it can generate sensitivity after 24 hours of having performed the treatment. Sometimes when the whitening gel seeps through the enamel, which is the first layer of the tooth, it can cause a little sensitivity, however, after this time the sensitivity disappears.

If I have teeth whitening, will it damage the enamel of my teeth? The answer is no. The treatment does not cause damage to the enamel, this is guaranteed, as long as it is carried out under the supervision of a professional in the area.

What post-treatment care should I have? To maintain teeth whitening, you should avoid, as we mentioned at the beginning, the consumption of drinks and spicy foods, soft drinks, red wine, coffee and tea. But if they are consumed, after ingesting them, you should brush your teeth without letting much time pass. In addition, it is essential to maintain good oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist every six months or a maximum year.

Dr. Natalia Miranda is in charge at Clínica Ruisánchez of performing this type of treatment and has extensive experience in the area.

If you want to schedule an appointment with her, you can call or write to 8890-6029 or 2560-1515 and we will gladly receive you so that you can begin to show off the white smile that you so desire.