Teeth whitening at home or at the dentist?
Teeth whitening is currently one of the most requested aesthetic dental procedures to lighten the tone of our smile. With the various types of dental whitening treatments available, you have probably asked yourself: which is better? Teeth whitening at home or at the dentist?
Both home teeth whitening and dental whitening at the dentist are effective in lightening the natural color of teeth and improving dental appearance, taking into account that home teeth whitening must be carried out under strict medical supervision.
However, dental whitening at the dentist uses a higher concentration of whitening components, gum protectors, cold LED light that activates the whitening component and a professional who will carry out this procedure. Therefore, in terms of power and immediacy, it can be said that dental whitening at the dentist guarantees better results.
Types of teeth whitening at the dentist
1. Teeth whitening with trays: It consists of the creation of special trays for the teeth, made to measure for the patient by means of a dental impression. These trays will contain the whitening gel that will be responsible for removing stains on the teeth.
2. Laser teeth whitening: During this procedure lasting approximately 60 minutes, a whitening gel is applied to the teeth and the properties of the whitening agent are enhanced with a laser lamp.
3. Teeth whitening with LED lamps: LED light teeth whitening is one of the best treatments for whitening teeth today. That is why at Oral Studio we work with this innovative method.
To perform teeth whitening with LED lamps, the whitening gel is applied to the teeth and the LED light activates the properties of the gel that will lighten the teeth.
Teeth whitening at home, what is it?
Before performing home teeth whitening, you should keep in mind that it is extremely important that you first attend a dental appointment, since cavities must be treated before starting this treatment and the presence of non-vital teeth must also be verified.
Please note that when we refer to teeth whitening at home, this is done under strict supervision of the dentist because he will decide the whitening materials to use that will guarantee the success of the procedure.
The different specialized products for teeth whitening are whitening kits (whitening equipment with splints) and whitening strips.
Dangers of home teeth whitening without medical supervision
There are thousands of home remedies on the Internet that promise to lighten the color of your teeth quickly and easily. The truth behind these procedures is that you will not only be wasting time but you will also be wearing down your tooth enamel, which is the only tissue in your mouth that does not reproduce.
Most of the homemade recipes we find to whiten teeth without spending a lot of money include baking soda, lemon or hydrogen peroxide. Contrary to the promise of whiter teeth, these types of ingredients are extremely abrasive to tooth enamel and cause tooth sensitivity in the long term.
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Any home remedy for teeth whitening that has not been approved by a dentist can damage tooth enamel, which can lead to the patient having to resort to dental procedures such as dental veneers or crowns. A clear example of how cheap things can be expensive.
The most common consequences of using this type of home remedies to whiten teeth are:
- Abrasion of tooth enamel
- Tooth sensitivity
- Opposite effect to the desired one, that is, yellower teeth
- Burns on dental gums
How much does teeth whitening cost in Medellin?
At Oral Studio the price of teeth whitening, will depend on the needs of each patient. Prices can range from $125,000 to $400,000 Colombian pesos approximately.
In our smile clinic we do not stand out for having a high-tech whitening unit, qualified professionals and excellent quality materials.
If you already have teeth whitening but only need a touch-up to improve the results, we offer this service at a price of $125,000 Colombian pesos, which also includes a teeth whitening and cleaning session.
In the city of Medellín you can find our smile clinic, Oral Studio, where we are specialists in aesthetic dentistry. Contact us now or visit us and we will offer you the best results, we will transform your smile, making you show off whiter and healthier teeth.
