Teeth whitening – bleaching techniques

Discolored teeth are a major aesthetic problem, especially in the front teeth area. Professional teeth whitening and the resulting enhanced aesthetics significantly improve self-confidence and help looking younger, more positive and more vital. Before bleaching, a professional teeth cleaning is carried out to remove all plaque in advance. Caries control and caries treatment is recommended. The dentist can then discuss the bleaching nuance with the patient. If the teeth whitening is carried out professionally, it is also risk-free.

For in-office bleaching, preparations with a higher concentration are used in the dentist’s practice. In preparation, the gums are protected with a flowable material (“gingiva protector”. The dentist applies the whitening agent directly to the teeth to be whitened and takes effect there. The effect can be intensified using a bleaching lamp. If the whitening is not yet sufficient, the procedure can be repeated. As a rule, one or two treatments are necessary for the first time in order to achieve a lasting result (one year or longer). Power bleaching is usually chosen when it comes to whitening individual vital (living) teeth or if bleaching should be accelerated.

Whitening with individually manufactured tooth retainers. Here, an individualized plastic splint, which is specially made in the dental laboratory and covers the teeth, is fitted for the patient. To whiten your teeth, this tray is filled with a whitening gel. Depending on concentration and individual initial situation, the patient wears these splints for between one and eight hours. For “age discoloration” five to seven treatments are often sufficient, for more stubborn discoloration, e.g. through tetracyclines, 15 or more treatments are often necessary.