Teeth Whitening in Medellín

Dental implants, prosthetics, and crowns do not whiten. When a teeth whitening procedure is performed, these pieces are only cleaned, but their color cannot be changed.

When undergoing a teeth whitening procedure, it’s essential to ensure that the whitening products used are approved by INVIMA. In our practice, we only use materials crafted under strict quality standards to provide treatments that never compromise the patient’s oral health.

In some cases, the gels used may cause mild gum irritation, which can be prevented by using protectors. There may also be a sensation of tooth sensitivity, which can be easily managed with specific recommendations.

There is a wide variety of products and kits for at-home teeth whitening, such as whitening toothpastes, home trays, gels, whitening strips, among others. These products have their own whitening composition, which, if used empirically or without the recommendation and supervision of a specialist, can cause damage to the patient’s oral health.

The mouth is in a dynamic environment and is exposed to factors like pigmented foods (coffee, tea, red wine, sodas) and habits (smoking), which can make the results obtained right after teeth whitening less noticeable in the medium or long term. This is why you should follow the instructions step by step to maintain the treatment for 1 to 3 years.

All teeth are different, which means they react individually to the whitening action of gels. As a result, some teeth may whiten faster than others. Teeth tend to be more yellow near the gums, whiter in the middle, and more translucent near the incisal edge. This range of colors within a single tooth will remain even after teeth whitening. In other words, a natural tooth will never have a single, flat color.

All teeth are different, which means they react individually to the whitening action of gels. As a result, some teeth may whiten faster than others. Teeth tend to be more yellow near the gums, whiter in the middle, and more translucent near the incisal edge. This range of colors within a single tooth will remain even after teeth whitening. In other words, a natural tooth will never have a single, uniform color.

Whitening toothpastes available on the market contain mild abrasives that act on surface stains of the teeth. Many of these toothpastes may contain polishing chemicals that make teeth shine. However, only a few actually contain whitening agents like baking soda.

The importance of having a teeth whitening procedure performed by an expert lies in their ability to apply the chemical agents in the patient’s mouth without causing damage to the nerves or dental pulp. Additionally, there are regulations in place that standardize the application of chemicals, ensuring that the proper amounts are administered to avoid harming the teeth or the patient’s mouth.