Who may be suitable?
People with suitable natural teeth after assessment of the discoloration and oral health.
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What does whitening at the dental practice involve?
In-office bleaching applies a whitening agent to natural teeth during a dental appointment. Teeth, gums and the reason for discolouration are assessed first, and the gums are protected. The degree and evenness of colour change vary. Fillings, crowns and veneers do not lighten in the same way as natural teeth.
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Start with the cause
Deposits, the tooth’s own colour and existing restorations are different issues. Examination establishes whether bleaching suits the cause and condition of the teeth.
Gel acts on natural teeth
Peroxide-containing gel changes coloured compounds in the tooth. Soft tissues are protected. Light activation is not part of every method or a universal quality guarantee.
Allow for sensitivity
Temporary sensitivity and irritation can occur. Tell the dental team about symptoms; the result and further steps need individual review.
At a glance
What are the stages?
Assessment, shade planning, tissue protection, application and review.
What limitation matters?
Neither a fixed final shade nor risk-free whitening can be promised.
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Start with the cause
Deposits, the tooth’s own colour and existing restorations are different issues. Examination establishes whether bleaching suits the cause and condition of the teeth.
Gel acts on natural teeth
Peroxide-containing gel changes coloured compounds in the tooth. Soft tissues are protected. Light activation is not part of every method or a universal quality guarantee.
Allow for sensitivity
Temporary sensitivity and irritation can occur. Tell the dental team about symptoms; the result and further steps need individual review.
Often confused
Cleaning or bleaching?
Cleaning removes deposits. Bleaching aims to change the colour of natural tooth tissue; they have different purposes.
Quick answers
Will crowns and fillings get lighter?
Bleaching does not change the material colour of crowns, veneers and fillings as it does natural teeth. Possible colour differences should be discussed beforehand.
Is one appointment always enough?
No. Starting colour, the cause of staining, tolerance and the desired change affect planning. A particular shade or appointment count cannot be promised universally.
Is it the same as professional cleaning?
No. Cleaning mainly removes deposits and surface build-up. Bleaching uses a whitening agent to change the colour of natural teeth.
At the practice
For a personal conversation
An editorially suggested question for a conversation with Dr. med. dent. Niusha Barahmand Pour:
Which teeth could lighten, and might existing fillings or crowns stand out afterwards?
Before whitening, consider tooth colour and existing restorations together.
Discuss tooth whiteningAppointment selection at DoctolibLearning layer for training & practiceUnderstand terminology and deepen knowledge
- Peroxide
- A group of substances used in whitening gels to alter coloured compounds chemically.
- Restoration
- An artificial repair such as a filling, crown or veneer.
- Sensitivity
- Here: temporarily increased sensitivity, for example to cold.
Make the distinction
Cleaning removes deposits. Bleaching aims to change the colour of natural tooth tissue; they have different purposes.
Sources and context
Editorial research: . General information, not an individual diagnosis or treatment recommendation. Teaching illustrations are simplified and do not depict a patient case.