Teeth whitening is a dental procedure that seeks to eliminate stains generated by external elements such as food, drinks or tobacco. With the use of different technologies, a lightening of the color of the teeth can be effectively achieved to restore a healthy appearance.
However, Dr. Tarsys Loayza Roys, a specialist in aesthetic dentistry at the Sonrisa Perfecta Dental spa clinic, warns that absolute white does not exist. She notes that some people may believe that after such a procedure, the teeth should look pure white, which is not recommended.
What is the perfect shade of teeth whitening?
A self-respecting dentist must offer the patient authentic whiteness and not absolute whiteness of the teeth. The natural color of teeth comes from dentin, which is the material that covers each piece. The enamel also provides tone, since it is a semi-translucent material.
In 70% of cases, people naturally have a shade of white on the A3 scale. This is a white that may show slight shades of brown, yellow or grayish. With excellent oral hygiene and an adequate diet, these tones can go unnoticed.
The other 30% of individuals in the world have teeth on a B1 white scale, which is even lighter. Of course, between one level and another there is a great variety of shades of white. The job of the good dentist is find the most suitable natural shade for each patient.
The ‘Hollywood’ shade of teeth whitening
In recent years, the introduction of whitening products has generated an increasing desire for purer and brighter white teeth. Many patients are demanding that their dentists use the new chemicals to achieve shades of white even lighter than B1. It is what is known in dental jargon as ‘Hollywood tones’, because they are often used by movie mecca stars.
Dr. Tarsys Loayza Roys points out that it is possible to achieve these extra-white tones, although she maintains that the final result is variable. It largely depends on the original whiteness of the tooth. In cases where the patient’s natural tone prevents reaching those lighter tones, there is the possibility of using dental veneers.
Different technologies for all patients
The Sonrisa Perfecta Dental spa-type clinic has always been characterized by making the latest in dental and aesthetic technology available to its patients. The head of this team, the Colombian dentist Tarsys Loayza Roys, is constantly looking for new procedures that offer effective and quality solutions. The field of teeth whitening is no exception.
That is why it is currently one of the few specialized centers that has laser teeth whitening, with UV and LED rays. Although they use different elements, in all 3 cases the operating principle is the same. The specialist places a specially formulated gel containing active agents on the patient’s teeth.
Once the gel is applied, irradiation with laser, UV or LED is carried out, according to the patient’s request. The rays act directly on the active agents of the gel, generating a reaction that separates the pigments from the surface of the tooth. When these particles are removed, the teeth reveal their naturally white color.
Currently, patients together with the specialist can choose the degree of whiteness they want to have. It is important to reiterate that this white should never be ‘exaggerated’, since the natural result that should be paramount is lost. In other words, white should adjust to the person’s natural tone, so as not to create an artificial appearance in the teeth.
Useful recommendations for laser teeth whitening
Dr. Tarsys Loayza Roys points out that teeth whitening is a treatment that can be applied to all types of patients in general. However, it is important to observe certain rules to get the most out of your results. For example, it is essential that after a procedure of this type you avoid the consumption of foods with dyes or dark colors. She cites, among others, avocado, blackberry, coffee, wine, chocolate, artificial or natural seasonings.
Of course, tobacco consumption is ruled out. Dr. Tarsys Loayza Roys points out that in any case this habit is not recommended under any circumstances. She adds that, by virtue of this, patients should take a teeth whitening procedure as a starting point to permanently stop this addiction.
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