Tooth Whitening Treatment At Stoddard Dental Square Clinic

Tooth whitening is a popular form of cosmetic dentistry nowadays and is popular with millions of people all over the world who desire to look good. Popular treatment at Stoddard dental square clinic, Mt. Roskill, Auckland includes in-clinic procedures or take-home kits which can be taken away by the patient for later use as per his convenience. But it would be convenient to know what the hype is all about.

Color of the teeth is formed when light is reflected by the enamel of the dental set and the dentin layer underneath the enamel influences this color. However, there are several factors which can take away the sheen off the teeth. Some of these are intrinsic factors while others are extrinsic, that is, acquired at a later date. The extrinsic factors include using tobacco products like cigarettes, drinking dark colored liquids like red wine, fizzy drinks like cola, tea. Also, lapses in maintaining a proper oral hygiene are also responsible for discoloration of teeth. Intrinsic factors include ageing, exposure to excess fluoride during the formative years of the teeth system as a child. In addition, tetracycline antibiotics, if taken by the mother during the late stages of pregnancy, can also lead to certain forms of intrinsic staining. Having said these, it is up to the doctors to correctly identify the specific causes of teeth discoloration, using advanced diagnostic facilities available at our clinic.

To whiten the teeth, the doctor analyses the condition of the teeth of the patient. Any previous tooth cavities, tooth decay or receding gum problems are required to be taken care of, before any procedure can commence. It must also be remembered that tooth whitening does not work effectively on ceramic crowns or veneers.

The dentist decides whether to perform vital or non-vital whitening.

For in-clinic whitening, usually a gel using hydrogen peroxide is used, alternatively with laser-activated chemicals, along with a protective cover. For the whitening procedures at home, special dentures fitted with a mouthpiece with a whitening gel is used. The user decides on the amount of whitening he desires. A typical session requires a 90 minute session, and 2 to 3 such sessions are needed to achieve the desired effect.

DENTAL AVULSION TREATMENT

Dental avulsion is the completely "knocking-out" of tooth from the bone socket. Stoddard Dental Square Clinic specializes in such critical treatments and ensures that the patient is discharged safely. We also ensure the minimum pain and injections needed to treat the patient. The clinic is careful about maintaining a sterilized environment inside the facilities, for avoidance of any kind of secondary infection from the treatment. Typically, after the treatment, a root-canal is done to seal off the empty socket.

To avoid revascularization of the tooth, the tooth is soaked in 1mg/20 m-L solution of doxycycline for 5 minutes before re- implantation. The avulsed tooth can alternatively be stored in milk, for longer- 15 to 20 minutes prior to the re-implantation. After the surgery, an analgesic like IBUPROFEN is administered to the patient.

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