There are three types of bleaching. The most modern and best option is to have your teeth bleached at the clinic using a ZOOM® lamp in a single visit lasting 90 minutes. Another option is to have it done at the clinic using an Ultra boost gel over two visits lasting about 60 minutes. If you want to do this at home, there is also the possibility of bleaching with laboratory-fabricated splints made on the basis of jaw prints, applying the gel in a concentration with H2O2 according to the doctor's instructions over two to four weeks, 60 minutes a day.
Patients who have undergone professional bleaching say that they have consequently improved their hygiene habits, become more aware of the importance of oral health and have started to have regular dental check-ups. The bleaching process is based on active oxygen, which penetrates the enamel where it bonds to the pigment compounds and is then decomposed by the oxidation process, changing the colour of the teeth to make them brighter.
A lot of work has been done to determine the harmfulness of professional bleaching to the tooth structure, which has resulted in the general conclusion that professional bleaching does not harm the dental tissue in any way. Moreover, modern agents, which in their composition contain a high concentration of fluorine, also helps to mineralise the teeth and make them more resistant to caries. .
It should be emphasised that fillings, crowns and bridges cannot be bleached, but only natural teeth. Also, once the teeth have been bleached, any defective fillings should be replaced. Today's techniques and modern teeth bleaching materials have become an excellent and effective way of treating tooth discolouration, while teeth whitening for patients who are dissatisfied with their current colour is another excellent option.
Teeth bleaching must be carried out only under the expert supervision of a dentist. This is necessary in order to achieve safe, satisfactory and effective results, while avoiding any undesirable consequences. The procedure and protocol in itself is completely harmless to the teeth and mucous membranes. Before the bleaching process begins, the teeth must be cleaned and prepared for the procedure. The patient has to have any hard limescale and soft plaque removed thoroughly. Preparation is undertaken in the surgery.
