How Teeth Whitening Works


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Teeth whitening is a process that makes the color of teeth lighter and whiter through an oxidation process. With teeth whitening, we can achieve pearly white teeth and a more beautiful smile that not only enhances our appearance but also boosts our self-esteem and influences how we are perceived by those around us. It may sound like magic, but it's pure science.

Why do our teeth become discolored?

Our teeth can become discolored and stained for various reasons. The most common causes of yellow, darker, and discolored teeth are food, drinks (red wine, coffee, tea, cola), snuff, and smoking. Other causes may include excessive fluoride intake during tooth development. Severe trauma can also lead to spotted teeth, occurring when blood in the blood vessels within the teeth oxidizes and darkens the teeth. Teeth also naturally darken with age. The good news is that virtually everyone's teeth can become whiter with teeth whitening.

How does a teeth whitening treatment work?

Teeth whitening at Dentaworks can be done in a few different ways. You can either whiten your teeth with Dentaworks Teeth Whitening Strips that you attach directly to your teeth, providing a white result in a simple and convenient way. With our most popular kit, Dentaworks Teeth Whitening Kit, you bleach with a custom-made soft plastic tray that you shape to fit your teeth. You fill it with bleaching gel and then place it over your teeth. You use the trays during the treatment period, which is normally a total of 10-30 hours depending on the discoloration level of your teeth, to achieve whiter teeth.

In the teeth whitening kit, you get trays and teeth whitening gel. The trays are designed to hold the gel in place during the bleaching process and are easily molded to fit your teeth. In Dentaworks' teeth whitening kit, detailed instructions, a tooth shade guide, and a storage box for the trays are also included.

Methods for achieving whiter teeth

There are several teeth whitening methods available on the market today, and it can be challenging to get an overview of what to choose.
Below are the most common methods:

Teeth Whitening Pens: These pens contain a bleaching gel and are used by applying the gel directly to the teeth with a brush. They are practical and easy to use, usually providing a lighter bleaching effect and suitable for refreshing previously whitened teeth. Try Dentaworks Teeth Whitening Pen for good results!

Teeth Whitening Strips: These are thin strips coated with a bleaching gel. They are placed on the teeth and left on for a specified period. This method is also convenient and relatively affordable; you can purchase Dentaworks Teeth Whitening Strips here.

At-Home Teeth Whitening Kits: These kits typically include trays and bleaching gel. Dentaworks Teeth Whitening Kit contains trays that you shape to fit your teeth, usually resulting in a more precise bleaching outcome compared to pre-formed trays. The user fills the trays with the gel and wears them for a specified time. This is a popular at-home method that gives the user control over the process.

Whitening Toothpaste: Some toothpaste is designed to have a light bleaching effect. They can help maintain results after professional teeth whitening or serve as a mild method for lighter stains and discolorations.

Professional Teeth Whitening by the Dentist: Dentists offer advanced teeth whitening treatments, but they are more expensive than at-home whitening. These may include the use of peroxide-based gels and custom trays and sometimes laser or light treatment to enhance the bleaching process.

In-Office Teeth Whitening Treatments: These treatments are performed directly in the dentist's office and may include methods like laser- or light-accelerated teeth whitening. They are often fast and provide immediate results.

It's important to note that the results of teeth whitening can vary depending on individual factors such as the degree of discoloration, the original color of the teeth, and other factors.


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