Teeth Bleaching refers to the usage of oxidizing agents to lighten the shade of the teeth. Simple teeth bleaching are the simplest ways anyone can have stunning white teeth. Teeth that are healthy and beautiful are desired by everyone. If you are one of them, drop in to Dr. Gregg Ueckert’s dental clinic in Austin today. For those not blessed with good teeth health can resort to bleaching. Conditions like stained yellow teeth can be treated easily by dentist Dr. Ueckert with different teeth whitening procedures.

Teeth Whitening Formulas

Austin’s Dr. Ueckert performs different kinds of whitening formulas in his office, apart from prescribing bleaching techniques of the teeth. Teeth stains occur for various reasons and their treatment is different. Bleaching methods thus vary. Austin dentists thoroughly examine the patient’s mouth before determining the treatment.

 

Tooth Whitening: How it Works

Bleaching contains varied amounts of peroxide components which successfully whiten your teeth. The bleach can be used both at home as well as in Dr. Ueckert’s Austin office. Of course, the latter is a decent choice as you are assured of better and quicker results. Teeth whitening done at home can be messy and time-consuming.

Teeth whitening bleach contains peroxide. The higher the peroxide levels, the more its capacity to whiten your tooth. When Austin Dr. Ueckert performs office bleaching on your teeth, it takes about 2 to 3 hours. Laser whitening bleach is a procedure that’s more effective for lightening the tooth stain. Whitening bleach can also be used at home. It requires the patient to wear trays that are filled with the whitening agent for a certain period of time.

Austin dentistry of Dr. Ueckert ensures fast and effective results. Often, a light-activated gel is used in the whitening process. The gel is scientifically formulated, and contains pH balanced hydrogen peroxide that, on activation, softly pierces the teeth to remove discoloration and stains. With appropriate care and an intermittent touching–up at home, your teeth will definitely sparkle in a whiter smile for years.

 

Internal Whitening of Your Teeth

Internal whitening in Austin is carried out on devitalized tooth that has undergone endodontic therapy but has been discolored through internal staining of the gum structure by the fluids and blood that have leached in. This variation of whitening seals the peroxide within the tooth over a few days and replaces it as required. This process of tooth whitening performed at the Dr. Ueckert dentistry in Austin is known as the "walking bleach" technique.

 

Whitening Agents to Enhance Your Smile

Different kinds of physical and chemical agents are used to whiten teeth in Austin. Toothpaste contains minimal particles of aluminum oxide, silica, calcium carbonate or calcium phosphate that pulverize the stains formed by colored molecules that lodge onto the teeth from food. Teeth whitening toothpaste do not change tooth color.

 

Hazards of Whitening

Individuals with sensitive tooth and gum, faulty restorations and withdrawing gums in Austin should consult with Dr. Ueckert before making use of a tooth whitening system. If you are allergic to the whitening agent, peroxide, you should avoid using tooth bleach. In addition to it, elongated contact with bleach agents may damage your tooth enamel. This is especially the case with homemade whitening products which have fruit or citric acids as their ingredients.

Tooth whitening is not recommended for children who have not yet attained 16 years of age, the reason being that their pulp chamber or tooth nerve remains enlarged. Whitening is also not recommended in lactating/pregnant women.