Teeth whitening
Teeth whitening – what is it?
Teeth whitening – indications and contraindications
Indications
Contraindications
Teeth whitening is recommended for any type of discoloration. Local discolorations include those caused by tooth injuries, improper endodontic treatment, caries or resorption, as well as food colouring agents or stimulants (coffee, tea, red wine, smoking). Discoloration can also occur for general reasons, such as overdose of certain medications and thyroid or pituitary disease.
Teeth whitening is not recommended for people with active periodontal disease and poor oral hygiene. Whitening procedure for people with dentin hypersensitivity may lead to the severity of the problem. Bleaching is not recommended for pregnant or breast-feeding women. Of course, contraindication is allergy to whitening agents.
Teeth whitening – types of treatments
Bleaching may apply to live or dead teeth (after endodontic treatment). For live teeth we can use the overlay method. However, due to the safety reasons, there are limitations on the concentrations of whitening agents placing in overlays. This method is therefore safe, but brings a small and short-lived effect. To maintain it, it is necessary to repeat whitening regularly. For patients selecting this method, the doctor prepares an individual overlay to be used at home. The use of standard overlays available on the market is not recommended, due to poor effectiveness, but mainly due to the traumatic effects on bite and possible complications of temporomandibular joints, which require a long-term treatment.
The most effective method of teeth whitening is the so-called thermocatalytic method using a lamp – accelerator. In our clinic we use the best available on the market accelerator: Beyond Polus Advanced, which guarantees a long-lasting effect after a single treatment.
Dead teeth whitening can only be performed in a dentist’s office, using “walking bleach” or “power bleach” sequences. These methods involve the introduction of a bleaching agent into the tooth cavity. In the “power bleach” method, the Beyond Polus Advanced lamp is used to enhance the effect.
Teeth whitening – frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Pricing
Anesthesia | Free |
Temporary dressing | Starting at 100 PLN |
Filling in a milk tooth | Starting at 200 PLN |
Light-curing filling | Starting at 300 PLN |
Removal of tartar, fluoridation, sealing | 400PLN |
Fluoridation | 50 PLN |
Tooth sealing | 250 PLN |
Whitening of a dead tooth | Starting at 450 PLN |
Overlay whitening 1 arch | 650 PLN |
Whitening with the lamp on 1 visit | 1200 PLN |
Relaxation rail 1 arch | 450 PLN |