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Bleaching agents are chemicals like hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide which when applied on teeth will dissolve the pellicle {enamel protective layer} to penetrate the enamel surface and break down the complex stain compounds to smaller particles and thus enhance the overall colour of the teeth. The pellicle then forms back in the next 48 hours.thus bleaching is a completely non-aggressive procedure for teeth.
Chemically activated bleaching systems like – Opalesence Boost, Pola Office, Perfora, Prevest Denpro, etc.
Light activated bleaching systems like – Zoom in office, Beyond, Colgate Optic white, Iconic white, Britesmile, etc.
In office bleaching using the light activated bleaching systems
The home bleaching agents are chemically activated systems used more for maintenance rather than instant shade change as their concentrations are often very low. A custom bleaching tray should be made from the dentist to have a better fit and prevent spillage of the chemical on the gums. The chemical if touched on the soft tissues like gums, Cheek or tongue would cause ulcers or burning sensation on them. Hence before picking any over the counter products, consult your dentist for your oral hygiene check and a custom fit bleaching tray.
Teeth bleaching can be done to any adult who desires to whiten and spark up his/her smile except a few individuals who have grinded their teeth (enamel) off and/or have gum related problems, thus are suffering from dental sensitivity. The overall hygiene and health of the oral cavity is important to be spic and span before undergoing any cosmetic procedures for the longitivity and stability of the treatment.
There are 2 types of stains:
Teeth whitening cost depends on the type and concentration of the bleaching system used and number of cycles advised by the cosmetic dentist.
The cost of teeth whitening ranges from Rs. 6000/- per cycle to Rs. 12,000/- per cycle depending on the bleach materials used. Zoom is one of the best tooth whitening materials used globally as well by us.
Light activated bleaches would cost more as they have better shade change results compared to chemically activated low concentration bleaching systems.
| Tooth whitening cost | INR | USD | EURO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemically Activated System (in-office) / per cycle | ₹ 8000 | $ 97 | € 90 |
| Light Activated System (ZOOM) / per cycle | ₹ 12000 | $ 144 | € 135 |
Teeth whitening is not a permanent procedure. Depending on our lifestyle and the amount of colour we have in our diet, the teeth would absorb the colours and gradually dull down the colour of the teeth. Most of the times you can see bleaching effect diminishing within a year. You may have to maintain the shade with the home bleach or repeat the bleaching within a year from your dentist office. Yes, it is an absolutely safe and non-aggressive way to brighten up your pearly whites.
After doing an in-office light activated bleach, one can use the home bleaching system for maintenance after few months to maintain their pearly whites.
Post bleaching sensitivity is the most common side effect of bleaching which varies from person to person depending upon their pain thresholds. The sensitivity last from few hours to few days but can be taken care of with the help of analgesics.
We have been using many bleaches like light activated Zoom and chemically activated Opalesence Boost, Pola Office, Perfora etc. but Zoom is the most popular bleaching preferred by many and also gives most stable results and less post-operative sensitivity.
