Teeth whitening is also called a bleaching procedure. Discoloration may result from deposits that adhere firmly to the tooth, medication (such as amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, tetracycline, erythromycin, iron supplements, etc.), excessive fluoride exposure during tooth development, stains due to chromatogenic food substances, and habits like tobacco and pan chewing. Depending on the cause, enamel stains may appear as yellow, brown, black, or white spots.
There are two methods for teeth whitening: in-office bleaching and at-home bleaching.
In-office bleeding
Dentists use acids (10% carbamide peroxide) that act on the stains and help lighten the color of the tooth. The desired color change is obtained in 2–3 sittings.
At-Home Bleaching
The dentist provides you with custom-made trays and bleaching agents. You have to apply the given agent to the tray and seat it in your mouth. You have to wear the tray for a minimum of 2 hours to a maximum of 8 hours during the night. The desired results will be obtained in 6–8 weeks.
This is a temporary treatment and has a high tendency for the teeth to absorb the stains post-treatment. This is also called party teeth whitening, which lasts for a year or so.
Starting at a nascent stage to today it being more than 14 years of dental experience, Dr. Arshad has already treated more than 10,000 patients so far, with specialised implants done on more than 400 patients including overseas.
