Tooth Whitening at Ology Spa in Indianapolis

There are many reasons why teeth get stained. Foods, drinks, and time (age) are the biggest culprits but certain medications (such as antibiotics during teeth development) as well as dead teeth through trauma and root canals also contribute in certain patients. Many of these teeth discolorations are superficial and can be professionally whitened.
Teeth whitening has a long standing history of working through the chemicals hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide. These sister peroxidases turn into oxygen free radicals which penetrate into the enamel, breaking down any discolorations which are visible on the outside of the tooth. the structure of the tooth is not harmed to create the whiter appearance, it is just that the inside of the tooth is made lighter which appears whiter on the outside to the naked eye. The safety of these peroxides has been well established over decades of research and they do not harm the natural tooth structure, fillings, crowns, veneers or resins.
The longevity of tooth whitening is not permanent. Your diet and lifestyle habits such as smoking, coffee/tea drinking etc will eventually return some discoloration. How fast it may return again depends on your lifestyle habits. We expect most tooth whit7ening results to last more than one year. But home touch-up kits are available to help maintain the whitenness periodically.
Most teeth whitening systems may cause some temporary tooth sensitivity. Certain tooth whitening products contain agents that help decrease tooth sensitivity by inducing a loacl anesthetic effect on the tooth. This is necessary with very powerful systems with high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide. Our main system uses a cool blue light and a low (7%) hydrogen peroxide solution so that dental sensitivity is practically non-existant.
While tooth whitneing is very safe and effective, iot is also important that you have teeth that are in a good state of repair and gums that are in good health. Tooth whitening does not replace the need for regular professional dental care. Tooth whitening is like a new pair of clothes, it looks good but is not synonymous with a good body in excellent health.
Dr Barry Eppley
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com
http://www.ologyspa.com
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Indianapolis