Cosmetic Teeth Whitening FAQ

• Can I Drink Coffee And Wine After Teeth Whitening?

  Our Teeth Whitening patients should expect to avoid coffee and wine for at least 48 hours after treatment. This is crucial to protect the whitening effect because the teeth are typically more porous and vulnerable to staining in the first couple days post treatment.

• Are There Risks To Teeth Whitening?

  If whitening products are overused or used incorrectly, the peroxide in the whitening gel can wear away tooth enamel and irritate the dental nerves. Another risk to teeth whitening is a chemical burn resulting in more severe pain and inflammation if the whitening product reaches the gums repeatedly.

• Is Teeth Whitening Safe For Pregnant Woman?

  Due to the potential safety concerns regarding bleaching materials, pregnant women should delay any teeth whitening procedures.

• Will Teeth Whitening Work On Bonding?

  Dental Bonding Does Not Respond to Normal Whitening. Hence, if you use a normal whitening treatment, you may notice that your unbonded teeth quickly become brighter. However, your bonded teeth will likely remain the same colour, resulting in a mismatched smile.

• How Teeth Whitening Works?

  Teeth whitening refers to a variety of processes that aim to make someone’s natural teeth appear brighter and whiter. Teeth whitening methods include sanding down stains, bleaching, ultraviolet (UV) light therapy, and more.

  Many different teeth whitening products are available, and you can try many approaches at home. You can also get your teeth whitened at your dentist’s office.

  Some teeth whitening methods can cause uncomfortable side effects, particularly tooth sensitivity and gum irritation. Let’s take a look at how teeth whitening works, how to do it safely, and what you should know about its side effects.

• Is It Okay To Whiten Teeth With Braces?

  You can still whiten your teeth while wearing braces! There are several kinds of over-the-counter teeth-whitening products that are compatible with braces treatment. However stronger treatments in chair teeth whitening treatments will turn the metal black and should wait until they have taken off.

• Can I Get My Teeth Whitened If I Have Sensitive Teeth?

  In the past, dentists usually didn't recommend teeth whitening when a patient already had tooth sensitivity. However, new and improved professional formulas make it safer than ever to brighten and whiten your teeth, even when you live with tooth sensitivity.