Can i eat fried chicken after teeth whitening

What is a natural tooth shade?

Did you know that the natural color of teeth is off-white, similar to that of bone?

Natural teeth are a step darker than pure white. Teeth’s real color contrasts with the popular, pure white, cosmetically enhanced smiles presented in the media. Public opinion is somewhat biased when it comes to what natural tooth color should be.

The explanation of why natural tooth color is darker than pure white is simple.

Teeth consist of an outer enamel layer and an underlying dentin layer. Enamel is less transparent and darker than dentin and shows through the enamel layer giving it a light gray or (light) yellow color. Hence, larger teeth like molars or canines are darker than other teeth. Dentin’s larger bulk shows through the enamel.

Likewise, females’ teeth are somewhat whiter than those of males because their teeth are smaller and hence have less dentin.

So, the obvious question is how white your teeth can get with the different teeth whitening methods available (?)

Let’s continue reading.

How white will my teeth get after in-office teeth whitening?

After the 30-60 minutes treatment, your teeth whitening may vary:

• from 10 to 15 shades whiter,
• to 2 to 5 shades lighter.

However, 10-15 shades lighter in color is only seen in a small percentage of patients. Most patients have an average result of 7-8 shades lighter when using Zoom® Whitening.

The average whitening potency of Opalescence® Boost instead, is approximately four shades lighter.

As previously said, your results will be quicker if you choose in-office whitening versus OTC products. And the reason is that higher concentrations of bleaching agents are used in the former.

Let’s now briefly summarize the advantages of in-office teeth whitening.

The benefits of in-office teeth whitening

Here is a brief summary of the main benefits of professional teeth whitening:

• If performed by a professional, results are consistent. This is different from home whitening procedures with OTC products.
• It is one of the safest dental treatments available (since it is supervised by a dentist).
• Sensitivity levels generally remain low, both during and after the procedure.
• Results can be immediate. It only requires a short time (1-1:30 hours). So, it is ideal for busy patients.
• Whitening results are long-lasting.

Now, after an in-office procedure do teeth whitening results vary over the following days?

To answer that, please check the next section.

How will my teeth’ color change shortly after teeth whitening?

Your teeth color may lose some of their light shade the week following the procedure.

Sometimes, part of the color change is due to dehydration. This regresses with time. As your teeth rehydrate, the color rebounds back to a shade darker than the one observed immediately after treatment.

What will my final result be like after in-office teeth whitening?

Your teeth’ color will depend on the types of stains initially present.

Now, different stains present different challenges. For instance, yellowish stains respond better to treatments than brownish stains. But this notwithstanding, it is impossible to predict the exact final result of in-office teeth whitening. Even if all your stains were yellow, it would be futile to try and predict your teeth’ final color.

It is also impossible to tell (in advance) how many shades lighter your teeth will become. The actual outcome depends on:

• your initial level of staining.
• On the mineral composition of your teeth.

The only way to know for certain is by trying an in-office teeth whitening procedure.

You may not know this … but your dentist will always take an initial and final measure of your teeth’ shade. He will use these for comparison purposes.

The final natural shade is different for each patient. Now, some patients want their teeth to look natural, as they were before their staining. Although not a guarantee, this is possible.

In-office procedures bring out your natural color by removing deep as well as surface stains. Hence the results will look more natural than with other less robust methods that cannot treat deep stains.

We talked about yellow and brown stains, but what about gray stains?

Can in-office teeth whitening treat grayish stains?

Why do teeth have gray stains (at all)?

A grayish undertone may be due to certain medications taken at a young age. These include:

• tetracycline, to treat a disease;
• minocycline in adolescence or young adulthood to treat acne.

Tetracycline and minocycline staining involve the dentin layer which is underneath the enamel. Prolonged bleaching may thus be required because the gel takes longer to reach this inner layer.

A grayish discoloration does not respond well to tooth whitening. Though grayish stains should improve after treatment, they may persist, at least partially.

Let’s now briefly talk about white spots (on your teeth) that look like stains but are instead decalcifications.

How effective is in-office teeth whitening if you have decalcifications?

These will become more visible (and show as white spots) after the first procedure.

Though, they will become less noticeable after a few treatments.

Another question that may have been on your mind is ….

Does the use of high-intensity light improve in-office teeth whitening?

Some believe it improves the quality of the bleaching process. Studies, though, tell a different story (see also https://www.suttonpda.com/in-office-teeth-whitening/#laser-light). No study has shown an advantage in whitening procedures using these lights.1 2

One 2012 article3 indicates that their usage:

• “increases the risk of tooth sensitivity during in-office bleaching”;
• “may not improve the bleaching effect for high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide (25-35%)”.

So, the article encourages dentists to avoid or to be cautious when using this type of light activation.

Finally, some more recent articles report that the use of in-office high-intensity light:

• did not increase efficacy nor speed-up in-office bleaching;4 “The in-office bleaching treatment of vital teeth did not show improvement with the use of light activator sources for the purpose of accelerating the process of the bleaching gel and achieving better results.”
• tended to increase the temperature of the dental pulp.5

Hence, the ADA does not endorse these whitening procedures.6

Let’s now answer an important question you may have.

Can teeth be re-whitened?

Yes, it is possible.

Your dentist can re-whiten your teeth in the dental office. But you can also do it at home if you have custom-made bleaching trays and whitening gels.

You will be able to whiten your teeth as often as you need to.

Talk to your dentist to find out how often you should repeat your whitening procedure.

You can then determine which whitening products would work best for you.

Base your decision on your individual needs and lifestyle.

Let’s now look at results obtained with other teeth whitening strategies.

Do whitening washes, strips, gels on trays, and paint-on films for home use, whiten teeth effectively?

Before we answer the question, a brief reminder … You can get these whitening products from a dentist or use OTC.

Now, on to the question.

These products work proportionally to the concentrations of the bleaching agents (hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide) present.7, 8 And based on all we previously said, it is probably not a surprise for you.

The good news is that there is evidence they are better than no treatment at all or a placebo.9 Though, most of the studies were short-term and financed or run by the manufacturers. Hence, the likelihood of bias remains high.10

Also, there is a general lack of data to assess their long-term effects, on diverse populations.

As a general rule, one can say can they lighten your teeth by 1 or 2 shades, after several days of use.11

For instance, paint-on whitening gels can lighten your teeth by 1 or 2 shades.12

Likewise, whitening washes usually take 3 months to lead to 1 or 2 shade improvements in tooth color.13

The same is true for tray-based methods. You can observe an effect of 1-2 shades within a few days.14 Though, you must follow manufacturers’ instructions.

What about whitening toothpaste?

They are not the open sesame to a glittering smile. Their effect on the tooth color is also in the order of one or two shades.15 Although, whitening toothpastes are better than standard toothpastes because they can remove or prevent surface stains.16

And, last but not least, is charcoal toothpaste good at the job of stains removal?

Unfortunately, despite being touted as effective whiteners, there is no data to back up these assertions. A 2017 review article in the Journal of the ADA concluded saying that:17

• There is a lack of data to draw any conclusions about the safety and efficacy of this type of toothpaste.
• Dentists “should advise their patients to be cautious when using charcoal and charcoal-based dentifrices with unproven claims of efficacy and safety.”

To ensure you choose a safe and effective dental product, select those that have the ADA seal of acceptance. As explained before (see Which are the best whitening strips?) for a product to qualify for the seal, the manufacturer must submit safety and efficacy data to the ADA.

Let’s now investigate how you can continue enjoying a bright smile after teeth whitening.

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