In-office teeth whitening

Contraindications to teeth whitening:

1. Pregnancy and breastfeeding period,
2. Allergy to any ingredient of the whitening preparation,
3. Patients with epilepsy or Parkinson’s disease
4. severe tooth sensitivity,
5. Persons under the age of 16,
6. Gum and periodontal diseases,
7. The presence of carious cavities, leaky fillings,
8. Extensive exposure of tooth necks,
9. Smoking (no smoking in the period after bleaching),
10. Relative contraindications are large fillings and the presence of prosthetic restorations (especially front teeth) – they do not lighten and need to be replaced.

Factors affecting the result and duration of the teeth whitening effect:

1. Factors worsening the outcome of treatment:

• “teeth aging”
• Smoking cigarettes, dyes contained in food,
• Some medications – teeth may not be completely whitened, discoloration may be visible, especially around the necks of the teeth,
• Dead teeth, broken teeth, extensive fillings – obtaining an aesthetic effect is possible with the exclusion of the aesthetic dentistry method (crowns, veneers),

1. Some patients require a repeat whitening treatment, which is carried out at the next visit,
2. Soon after the treatment, its effect is the most intense. After about 6 weeks, the color stabilizes and the effect lasts for about 3 years.

Factors determining the maintenance of the whitening effect

• Proper oral hygiene,
• Use immediately after whitening of the WHITE DIET,
• Limiting the use of foods that stain teeth,
• Giving up smoking.

Possible complications

• tooth hypersensitivity,
• Irritation of the gums and mucous membranes,
• Enamel damage,
• external resorption,
• Ulceration of the mucous membrane of the throat,
• “Tingle”.