What does tooth bleaching involve?
This treatment involves the dentist using a special jelly bleach, which is completely safe, providing that it does not touch your gums and burn them. When bleaching the inside of a tooth, the bleach is put in the root canal temporarily, usually or after the tooth has been root-filled. There are two bleaching techniques that a dentist can use, depending on the strength of bleach that is required. In cases where only a weak bleach is required, the dentist may provide a weak bleach jelly for you to use at home. This will be in a tray, which fits closely round your teeth to ensure that the jelly does not burn your gums. A dental technician will make this tray from an impression of your teeth that your dentist has made. Your dentist will ensure that the tray fits and demonstrate how to put the jelly in the tray at home. In order for this treatment to work effectively, you will need to use the tray for an hour or two a day, for up to six weeks.
