Teeth whitening

Teeth can lose their lustre for several reasons:

Diet: Coffee, tea, red wine, fizzy drinks and foods rich in colourings.

Tobacco: Nicotine causes stubborn stains on the enamel.

Oral hygiene: Insufficient brushing promotes the accumulation of dental plaque.

Age: Over time, the enamel thins, revealing the dentine, which is naturally yellower.

Medication: Some antibiotics or treatments can alter the colour of the teeth.

Techniques:

• Manufacture of custom-made gutters.
• Application of whitening gel at home, for several hours a day, over 1 to 2 weeks.

Advantages:

• More economical than whitening in a dental office.
• Gradual treatment for optimal control of tooth sensitivity.

Procedure:

• The dentist or dental hygienist applies a whitening gel based on hydrogen peroxide or carbamide to the teeth.
• A UV lamp or laser may be used to activate the product and accelerate the process.

Advantages:

• Rapid results (1 to 2 sessions).
• Safe procedure under professional supervision.

Devitalised teeth, which have undergone root treatment, tend to turn grey or yellow over time. If the devitalised tooth in question is visible (canine or incisor), the colour contrast can bother the patient. Our specialists have a very effective technique: a whitening product is placed directly inside the tooth and restores it to the same shade as the other teeth.