Teeth Whitening Combination: what is it?

Teeth Whitening Combination: what is it?

Teeth Whitening Combination is a treatment that manages to lighten the shade of teeth permanently and very quickly: in just one month.

Unlike conventional whitening, it unites two procedures: one that the patient performs at home and another at the clinic under the supervision of a specialist.

This is why teeth whitening combination is the most effective way to achieve a younger, healthier and more esthetic smile.

Below, we explain in detail the steps involved in the treatment and how to make your teeth whiter for many years to come.

What is teeth whitening?
Whitening is a treatment within the specialty of Dental Aesthetics and its objective is to lighten the color of the enamel of the teeth several shades.

It consists of the application of a substance called hydrogen peroxide, directly on the tooth surface.

This material opens the pores of the pieces to penetrate to the inner layer of the tooth, the dentin, lightening its color and promoting a whiter smile without damaging or altering its structure.

Whitening is harmless to the teeth and its only side effect is increased sensitivity, although it disappears once the treatment is completed.

Although it is temporary, it is possible to minimize the sensitivity with the use of desensitizing pastes or gels during the treatment.

Before
After

What does teeth whitening combination consist of?

As we said, combined teeth whitening is the most effective procedure and the one that achieves the most evident results in a very short time.

It is possible to lighten teeth by means of splints containing peroxide gel or through a session with a lamp in the clinic, but this technique combines both processes.

Thus, the effects begin to be seen a few days after starting the treatment, which lasts only one month.

Therefore, the process consists of wearing these splints at home and going to the clinic one day to receive the session with the lamp, whose action favors the action of the whitening agents.

Combination whitening ensures long-lasting and highly visible results in just 1 month of treatment that you can do at home.

The steps of teeth whitening combination
Before starting, an oral check-up is performed to rule out the presence of oral diseases, such as caries.

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In order to prepare the enamel so that it receives the peroxide gel more effectively, a complete hygiene of the whole mouth is also performed.

Subsequently, a sample of the patient’s mouth is taken to make the two custom-made splints, one for each arch, and photographs are taken of the current shade.

The specialists then provide a whitening kit for home use that includes two syringes with gel to be applied to the splints, with a peroxide concentration of between 10 and 16%.

These should be worn during sleeping hours for two weeks and, after this time, the session with the cold light lamp will take place in the clinic.

The characteristic of this appointment is that the concentration of peroxide in the gel is increased to 37.5%.

It is essential that this step is done under the supervision of a dentist, since the mucous membranes -lips and gums- must be isolated to protect them.

After this visit, the second whitening kit will be delivered, which the patient will have to use at home for the next 15 days.

To check that the results are as expected, the patient will return to the clinic for the specialist to compare the before and after photographs.

At home whitening kit
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COMBINED TEETH WHITENING
Contraindications for whitening
Teeth whitening is not recommended for children under 18 years of age, as these patients are still in a growth phase.

Likewise, it is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as for people who have not treated certain oral problems: cavities, fissures…

Sometimes, this treatment does not work on the teeth and it is necessary to opt for another solution to improve the aesthetics of the smile.

Stains caused by tetracyclines

This type of stains on the teeth are the most difficult to remove and are caused by drugs that are no longer sold.

The pieces that present this staining have blue or grayish stains.

Although whitening will always leave teeth lighter than if you had never had the treatment, in this case it may be preferable to opt for dental veneers.

Thus, the patient will obtain an optimal esthetic result despite having severe staining.

Endodontically treated teeth

After performing a root canal, the tooth loses its vitality because we empty its pulp chamber or nerve. As a consequence, it darkens and loses its natural tone.

To restore its esthetics, it is possible to perform an internal dental whitening.

Check your mouth
Before whitening, your teeth and gums must be in good health and free of problems.

Why do teeth darken?
It is important to keep in mind that each person has his or her own color of teeth, and the range of shades can vary from light yellow to grayish white.

Apart from the natural appearance, teeth may darken for various reasons.

Tooth enamel is a hard layer of minerals, mainly hydroxyapatite, which covers the crown of the tooth.

It acts as a protector of the inner layers of the tooth against the effects of acids and bacterial plaque.

With the passage of time, the enamel loses its original color, generally due to these causes:

Poor oral hygiene.

The incorporation in our diet of foods that cause staining.

Bad habits such as, for example, smoking.

Teeth that, when the nerve necroses due to trauma, have suffered a change in the color of the enamel.

Side effects caused by the ingestion of some medications, such as tetracyclines.

Dental wear due to age.

Session with cold light lamp
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SESSION WITH LAMP
Recommendations and tips to maintain white teeth
In order to obtain the best possible result, and for the duration of the treatment, we recommend reducing the intake of foods with high coloration.

We are talking about wine, coffee, tea, red fruits, spinach, chocolate, etc.

It is also advisable to eliminate, or at least reduce, the consumption of cigarettes so that the gel acts more deeply in the dentin.

The effect of whitening lasts for many years, although it depends on the lifestyle of each person and his or her own requirements.

For this reason, it is possible to carry out maintenance only with splints every 2 to 5 years and thus preserve the white shade that we desire.

This, together with oral hygiene at home, will ensure that our smile is as bright as it can be.

START YOUR WHITENING
The price of combined teeth whitening
At the DrAW Dental Clinic, combined teeth whitening is priced at $299.

It includes a dental prophylaxis, the custom-made splints, the whitening kit with the gel and the session with cold light lamp.

In addition, the price includes all the necessary visits to achieve a result according to the patient’s expectations.

If you are not satisfied with your smile and you think you can show off whiter teeth, don’t wait any longer: this small step can change your life.

We are experts in performing teeth whitening in Tijuana, so if you want to show off your best smile, do not hesitate to contact our team.

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