Teeth whitening: frequently asked questions

What does teeth whitening involve?

External whitening is carried out on any tooth which has not been subjected to endodontic treatment. It involves the placing of whitening on the surface of the tooth.

Procedure:

  1. In the 1st visit a diagnosis will be made of the type of staining required and pathologies or treatments the patient may have (sensibility, restorations of composites, etc.).
  2. In the 1st session of whitening thorough cleaning is carried out with a prophylactic brush and the color of the upper incisors, canines and lower incisors is matched.
  3. Isolation with a gingival protector.
  4. The whitening agent (37.5% hydrogen peroxide) is placed on the surface of the tooth for 8 minutes. The whitening agent is removed with water and another coating sis applied for another 8 minutes. This procedure is repeated for 3 to 5 sessions.
  5. Once the treatment in the clinic is finished, it is followed by 2 weeks of reinforcement at home for 2 hours a day
  6. Your dentist will give you the whitening agent, the thermoplastic splints and the guidelines to follow during the whitening at home.
  7. At the end of the treatment at home, fluorine gel or potassium nitrate will be put in the splints to seal the dentinal tubules and reduce any possible sensitivity.

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Does teeth whitening hurt?

No, it doesn’t.  It is a painless procedure of conservation.

Can the whitening agents damage my teeth?

The whitening agents, increase the porosity of the tooth so that they can take effect. This porosity is reversible, and furthermore, at the end of the treatment FLUORINE or POTASSIUM NITRATE will be applied in order to seal the dentinal tubules, using the trays employed in the home based whitening process.

Does it cause sensitivity?

Whitening is not recommended for patients who suffer hypersensitivity, as with this treatment the sensitivity will be increased. The dentist will give you guidelines to follow on how to adjust the concentrations of the whitening agent to reduce this possible complication.

How long does it last?

This depends on the type of staining used, and on the habits and physiological characteristics of the patient.

 

The digital design of a perfect smile

What is the digital design of a smile?

The digital design of a smile, also known as DSD (Digital Smile Design), is a system introduced by Dr. Christian Coachman, which is based on the recollection of photographs of the patient from different angles and positions. Afterwards, our specialists meet once week and discuss the most convinient way to solve each case.
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After carrying out this personalised clinical study and the appropriate solution has been found, a virtual wax-up or simulation is performed of the photos of the patient, this wax-up is transfered to the laboratory and produced on a model or mock-up which is later fitted into the mouth of the patient where they can see, within their own mouth, the changes which we can hope for, all of this through a process where the teeth are untouched and no anaesthesia is used.

 

What advantages does this have for the patient?

On this mock-up or simulated model, we can perform the necessary adjustments until the team and the patient are totally satisfied. The tests or trials which are carried out on a simulator and not in the mouth of the patient can be rectified and adjusted as many times as necessary without any discomfort for them.

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Another advantage when offering this technique is the elimination of the uncertainty which is provoked when starting a new treatment without knowing what the end result will be. By working this way and in a team, we achieve the removal of doubts that our patients may have regarding their final appearance and the integration of the treatment with the face.

If you would like to improve your appearance with a spectacular smile, you now have the possibility to see a simulation of how you would really look after the treatment. You can now see yourself in the before and after photos without any discomfort. Feel free to make a decision once you are sure of the results.

How much does it cost?

The cost for the design and mock up test is 410 €.

SIMULATION OR MOCK-UP TEST

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REAL RESULTS AFTER THE TREATMENT

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