Tooth Whitening
Tooth Whitening is a safe and widely practiced dental procedure to improve color shade of the teeth. It is classified as a non-invasive treatment, i.e. no shaving of teeth is required. As with any other dental procedure, Tooth Whitening will only be carried out after the patient exhibits a good level of oral hygiene. This is to maximize the whitening results.
How is the Tooth Whitening procedure carried out?
Two types of tooth whitening procedures are available at Tooth Matters
When is a Root Canal Treatment recommended?
The treatment is recommended when the pulp of the tooth is infected or damaged. The causes are usually tooth decay and sometimes, trauma or gum disease. The procedure saves the infected tooth that would otherwise be extracted. Although the pulp has been removed, the tooth remains anchored in the bone and can still be used for biting and chewing.
- Chair-side Bleaching: This is a faster way to achieve the desired result in an hour. A bleaching agent will be applied to the patient’s teeth under a controlled environment.
- Home Bleaching: This will require about 2 weeks to achieve the desired results.
Before the bleaching is carried out, the patient will go through a thorough examination to assess suitability for the treatment. A mould is taken to construct the bleaching trays.