Get your smile back with teeth whitening

The perfect smile is usually associated with perfectly white teeth, among other characteristics. However, there is no such thing as a total white, a single white, but rather the color of teeth varies depending on each person and various factors, ranging from yellow, brown and gray shades.

What factors determine the color of our teeth?

The color of our teeth is determined by the dentin, the tissue between the pulp and the enamel. The human eye perceives the shade of the tooth as a result of light refraction and reflection on the surface of the tooth, so the greater the thickness of the enamel, the more translucent it is, since the enamel is transparent. In addition, the teeth have different colors, with the upper central incisors being the lightest and the canines the darkest.

The shade of our teeth depends mainly on our genetic inheritance. In addition, as we age, our teeth wear down, which makes the dentin more visible. On the other hand, dental hygiene is very important, as well as certain habits such as the consumption of coffee, tobacco, medicines, products with chlorhexidine, etc.

Is it possible to recover the whiteness of the teeth?

The experts at the Benalúa Dental Clinic perform dental whitening treatments that combine outpatient treatments, using cold light, with home treatments, with which a variation of the white of the teeth can be achieved, between 2 and 5 tones. It is believed that the enamel can be damaged, although if the treatment is administered correctly and by a specialist in dentistry, it is not dangerous.

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What should be taken into account when performing teeth whitening?

During the whitening procedure, it is necessary for the patient to follow a soft diet, even so it is possible that there may be some sensitivity. The results last up to two years, depending on habits and hygiene. Before performing this treatment, a personalized study of the patient’s baseline conditions and individual habits should be made, so that the best treatment for the patient can be chosen.

As alternative techniques to whitening, there are composite and porcelain veneers, which are minimally invasive.