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Nowadays, healthy teeth are not everything. In addition to taking care of filling the cavities, we also often think about how our teeth are seen by others. We see more and more people wearing orthodontic appliances in the streets. We also use the services of dental offices in the aspect of teeth whitening more and more often, willingly choosing the overlay method.
What is overlay teeth whitening?
Tray teeth whitening consists of two stages: in-office and at home. During the first visit, the dentist will make a cast of our two dental arches in order to prepare whitening overlays. At home, we will have to apply them to the teeth according to the dentist’s recommendations and wear them for a certain period of time each day for about 2 weeks.
How to prepare for overlay teeth whitening?
Before deciding to perform overlay teeth whitening, we should remember that whitening can only be performed on fully healthy teeth. So if we have any cavities, caries or teeth that require root canal treatment, we should heal them before the planned surgery. Otherwise, the whitening agent used in the whitening process may reach the dentin through the cavities, causing serious damage.
Before making a cast of the jaw at the dentist, it is also worthwhile earlier get rid of tartar – only then will we be sure that the cast will accurately cover the entire surface of the teeth, and thus the whitening process will be evenly distributed over the entire teeth.
The course of overlay whitening
If we have properly prepared our teeth for whitening, we can go to a specialist who will take care of their color. During the first visit, the dentist will carefully examine our teeth and gums, checking their condition. If it decides that whitening is possible, the so-called impression trays take impressions of both dental arches.
On their basis, he will prepare cast overlays that will adhere closely to our teeth. At the next visit, the doctor will ask us to try on the aligners, and if they fit, he will provide us with a series of instructions on how to whiten teeth at home. Our task at home will be to apply a whitening gel to the inside of the jaws and apply it to the jaws for 2 to 4 weeks, usually for 4, 8 hours or overnight.
The method of overlay teeth whitening requires self-discipline from the patient – if it is carried out carelessly, the whitening effect will not be spectacular. If we are careful, we can whiten our teeth by up to 6 shades, and the effect will last for 2-3 years.
The price of overlay teeth whitening
The price we will have to pay for the teeth whitening treatment using the overlay method will differ depending on the clinic and the city in which we want to perform it. Usually, however, the prices range from 400 to 800 PLN.
Check out other methods of teeth whitening:
- laser whitening
- whitening with veneers
- regenerative whitening
- home or dentist whitening
Recommendations after overlay teeth whitening
In order for the whitening effect to be spectacular and last as long as possible, we must remember a few rules. First of all, during whitening, i.e. for 2 to 4 weeks, and also for 2 weeks after the last treatment, use the so-called white diet. During this time, we should avoid drinking fruit juices, coffee, tea and red wine. The whitening effect will also be adversely affected by meals containing coloring products such as blueberries, cherries and beets. We should not smoke cigarettes because the teeth may be more yellowing than before the procedure.
It is worth using ApaCare Repair Tooth Remineralization Gel, which is applied after brushing your teeth 1-2 times a day. The gel significantly smoothes and whitens the teeth.
Contraindications to overlay teeth whitening
Since overlay whitening is one of the safest ways to whiten your teeth, there are few contraindications to its use. We include among them:
- cavities, caries,
- pregnancy, breastfeeding,
- heavy cigarette smoking.
Side effects of overlay teeth whitening
Home use of tooth whitening trays requires self-determination and self-discipline, so if we are not sure whether we will be able to remember to apply splints systematically, it is better to think about a different method of whitening. Otherwise, the effect may be worse than before the treatment.
Since gels with a rather low concentration of bleaching substances are used for overlay whitening, side effects are rare. However, teeth may become hypersensitive to heat and cold. Then it is worth using a toothpaste intended for sensitive teeth. However, if the problem hinders everyday functioning, we should consult a dentist.
If you want to improve the color of your teeth, you can regularly use Georganics Mineral Toothpaste with Activated Carbon, which you can buy at a favorable price on Medonet Market, which cleans and whitens your teeth perfectly.
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