Healthy and bright teeth give you an attractive appearance. They are also important for your overall well being. Hence routine check up of teeth is important. Aldana Dental & Medical Centre is equipped with necessary infrastructure to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment for all dental problems. Well qualified and good dentist in Abu Dhabi are working with us to carry out different dental procedures. Damaged or decayed teeth will be treated effectively by us through efficient root canal procedures. Timely root canal procedure prevents permanent loss of teeth. From root canal treatment to teeth whitening in Abu Dhabi all your requirements regarding dental care is met by us.
What is teeth whitening?
Teeth whitening as the name suggest removes stains and discoloration from teeth through the process of bleaching. It makes the teeth brighter and whiter. The bleaches employed for the process are hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. These bleaches break down the stain on the teeth and reduce the darkness of the stained colours. Teeth whitening thus improve the look of your teeth.
Does teeth whitening work permanently
All those who opt for teeth whitening have to know that teeth whitening is not permanent. They can wear off with time. For each individual the wear off time can be different. For some it may last to around three years while for others it may last for only a few months. Smoking; drinking coffee, tea, wine etc can make the whitening to wear off easily and quickly. Eating and drinking things which are highly stainable will not make teeth whitening last longer. Lasting of teeth whitening depends on your teeth type, enamel thickness, the things you eat and drink (like drinking soda, wine) usage of tobacco, brushing pattern, oral hygiene, teeth routine annual cleaning etc. Lifestyle and your oral habits determine the lasting of whitening.
It is advisable to do teeth whitening as per the guidance of a good dentist instead of randomly doing it without proper consultation. It should also be noted that teeth whitening cannot be done over fillings dentures, crowns and veneers.
Reasons for teeth stains and discoloration
⦁ Age –As you age the enamel which covers the dentin gets thin. Thus dentin which are yellow in colour get exposed.
⦁ Food and Drink – Highly stainable food and drink cause discoloration of enamel.
⦁ Tobacco – Tobacco contains tar and nicotine which are highly stainable products. They make the enamel stained.
⦁ Medications and trauma – Injuries and medication can also change the colour of the teeth. Taking medicines like certain antibiotics can affect the enamel of teeth. Radiation can also change the colour of teeth enamel.
Who can whiten teeth?
All dentists who have proper registration and certificate can perform dental whitening procedure. They should also be well equipped with necessary resources. Besides dentists, dental hygienists and therapists with proper registration can also perform dental whitening.
Contact Aldana Dental & Medical Centre for perfect, long lasting and effective teeth whitening in Abu Dhabi.
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