How do you care for your teeth after tooth whitening?
Tooth whitening is a treatment designed to lighten teeth that have turned yellow over time or as a result of unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as smoking, coffee consumption or certain medical conditions. It involves applying hydrogen peroxide in gel form to the teeth using a mouth tray
Why should I have my teeth whitened ?
Over time, our tooth enamel deteriorates, becoming more permeable to external aggression, and the colour of our teeth can suffer as a result. They tend to darken and become yellow-grey in colour. In some people, this colour can be more or less pronounced. Various factors can explain this often unsightly discolouration of the teeth, including :
- Heredity ;
- Ageing;
- A pathology or medication (tetracycline);
- Unhealthy habits: drinking coffee, tea, tobacco, soft drinks or alcohol.
Brushing your teeth is not enough to remove stains, and tooth whitening carried out by a dental health professional can help you regain a dazzling smile and, at the same time, your self-confidence.
How does tooth whitening work at Clinique Sana Oris in Paris ?
In recent years, it has become fashionable to have a dazzling smile and white teeth: many tooth whitening kits are available over the counter in shops and supermarkets. However, their safety and effectiveness are often called into question.
At Cliniques Sana Oris, our dentists offer customised tooth whitening, using a product that is not available over the counter, and which guarantees a high-quality result that is safe for your health.
First, your dental surgeon removes plaque before proceeding with whitening. Two techniques are used at Sana Oris clinics:
the bleaching lamp, which activates a cold blue light after the application of gel to optimise the action of the hydrogen peroxide;
home bleaching, a technique that allows you to whiten your teeth at home, using specially designed trays. Recommended by the dental surgeon, they do not endanger the patient’s health and are of incomparable quality to those sold on the market.
The procedures are fast and safe: in the case of home bleaching, the trays are made on site, usually within a day.
What advice do I need to keep my teeth whitened ?
Once tooth whitening has been completed, you should follow a few recommendations to ensure that you don’t lose the benefits of the procedure, either in the short or long term. To begin with, you should not consume anything other than water for the first hour after the procedure.
For 48 hours, it is advisable to avoid certain foods, in particular
- coloured fruit
- red wine
- brightly coloured vegetables
- tea
- coffee
- soft drinks
- frozen foods
- sweets
Certain everyday habits should also be avoided in the two days following dental surgery or the fitting of dental aligners: wearing lipstick, smoking, chewing gum, using coloured mouthwash or taking colouring medication.
In the longer term, it is essential to adopt good tooth-brushing habits (three times a day after each meal) and avoid habits that yellow teeth (smoking, excessive consumption of coffee, tea or alcohol).
