Blue light teeth whitening is an innocuous and effective method of teeth whiteningusing special gel and quartz-halogen lamp. The procedure lasts for 50 minutes only and is controlled by a dentist. Prior to the actual treatment, gums are thoroughly isolated and whitening gel with hydrogen peroxide, which is activated by quartz-halogen lamp, is applied on teeth. Affected by light, gel extracts oxygen that penetrates into the dentin through enamel and decomposes dark pigments of a tooth into colourless particles. Depending on the result pursued and the particularities of teeth enamel’s structure, whitening gel is usually applied on teeth 3-5 times during the procedure.
Thus, the teeth colour becomes lighter. Upon the completion of the procedure, teeth are being covered with special substance which includes sodium fluoride and which recoups deficiency in fluorine and reduces teeth sensitiveness. Those who have very sensitive teeth are recommended to use special drugs for home use to reduce sensitiveness and to strengthen enamel.

 

If You follow all the instructions of a dentist, the procedure is absolutely harmless. Dentists do not recommend repeating this procedure more than once per 6 months.

What You must know before opting for this treatment:

• Dental calculus may prevent whitening substance from penetrating into tooth enamel evenly and effectively, therefore dentist will advise You to go through a procedure of oral hygiene if it is necessary before Blue light teeth whitening.
• Before starting the procedure, a dentist examines the condition of your teeth because it is advisable to get rid of caries and cavities before performing Blue light teeth whitening.
• Fillings and crowns cannot be bleached and therefore the only one way to make them lighter is to replace them. If you have fillings or crowns on your frontal teeth but you still want to whiten your teeth – start with Blue light teeth whitening. Next, if the colour of your fillings differs considerably, you can replace them with the new ones. Appropriate filling material can be chosen in accordance with the colour.

   

Blue light teeth whitening is contra-indicated for:

• children less than 18 years old,
• pregnant and nursing women,
• those who suffer from serious teeth gum diseases or erosion of enamel.