Teeth whitening

Indications for teeth whitening:

• brightening of teeth for aesthetic reasons,
• removal of stains present on teeth from the moment of eruption, as well as those that appear with age; success is achieved to varying degrees for stains caused by the use of antibiotics from the tetracycline group and brown stains caused by fluorosis,
• whitening of dead, dark and discolored teeth,
• removal of discoloration caused by congenital, systemic, metabolic, pharmacological factors, injuries, fluorosis, treatment with antibiotics of the tetracycline group, hemolytic disease of newborns, hepatitis, porphyria.

Contraindications to teeth whitening - the most important contraindications to teeth whitening are:

• patient's age under 18,
• mechanical or carious damage to teeth,
• a large number of fillings, crowns, bridges or veneers in the front teeth,
• tooth sensitivity,
• poor oral hygiene with concurrent inflammation of the gums,
• allergy or hypersensitivity to oxidants, glycerin and polyacrylic resins,
• patient's pregnancy and/or breastfeeding,
• smoking,
• temporomandibular joint disorders,
• taking strong drugs (psychotropic, antiepileptic, cytostatics).

Effects and consequences (risks) of the teeth whitening procedure:

• only natural teeth undergo whitening,
• fillings, crowns, veneers and bridges will not whiten and will need to be replaced to match the color of the natural teeth after whitening,
• during and just after whitening, temporary tooth hypersensitivity to thermal and chemical stimuli may occur,
• after the whitening procedure, tenderness and irritation of the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat may occur,
• discolored dead teeth require a different whitening procedure,
• during and for two weeks after whitening, follow a diet consisting of non-staining food ingredients, and especially avoid consuming coffee, tea, red wine, beetroot, soy sauce, juices and dark-colored drinks,
• stop smoking,
• use only hygiene treatments and products prescribed by the doctor,
• in order to maintain the whitening effect of teeth for as long as possible, it is necessary to perform a dental check-up within 6 months and every 6 months thereafter, regularly remove dental deposits, take care of oral hygiene according to the doctor's recommendations, minimize the consumption of liquids and foods containing dyes.