The results of cosmetic teeth whitening
Results depend on the teeth of each individual. In addition, the care both before and after the treatment have a big influence on the final results.
As results vary from one person to another and depend on many factors we cannot guarantee them. Generally speaking, colouration and staining which have been caused by external factors (such as coffee, tobacco and foodstuffs with high colouration) are the easiest to treat. The effect against this type of colouration ranges from a slight lightening of the colour tone of the teeth to a very considerable brightening effect. Your natural teeth colouration has a large influence on the colouration achievable through our whitening treatment. It is important to take into account that completely white teeth look unnatural and are not usually the goal for any cosmetic teeth whitening process.
Dental colouration
The colour of your teeth is determined genetically. This colouration is then affected by staining and colouration caused by different environmental factors such as: medication, illnesses, coffee, tobacco, etc). It is possible to modify the colouration caused by external factors, but not that which you were born with (although it is possible to lighten this colouration through treatment).
Cosmetic teeth whitening using Hydrogen Peroxide and Carbamide Peroxide is a very effective and safe treatment for teeth colouration which have a series of causes.
Teeth colouration can be classified according to its origin. ‘Intrinsic’ causes are produced within the structure of the tooth, while ‘extrinsic’ causes are environment, such as: the consumption of tea, coffee, tobacco, some dental mouthwashes and toothpastes, red wine. In general, foodstuffs with high colouration and those which produce staining when consumed can have a colouration effect when consumed regularly.
Intrisic staining and colouration can be caused by accidents, illnesses or medication (fluorides, tetracyclines, minocyclines – which sometimes cause dark bands on the teeth). Whitening which uses peroxide is usually uniform in its effect, so dark patches or stains may lighten, but it is possible the don’t disappear completely.
Stains or colouring caused by extrinsic factors usually have a chemical composition which is very susceptible to oxidisation. This means they are usually the easiest to resolve and peroxide treatment usually gives very good results. However, it is important to take into account that the habits which produce this staining (tobacco, coffee, etc) and the ageing of the teeth themselves, mean that the colouration will happen again over time.