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Reasons for teeth whitening

A distinction is made between bleaching procedures performed for medical reasons (which include dental aesthetics) and cosmetic improvements.

Bleaching for medical indication

Bleaching of teeth that have an unnatural appearance due to enamel defects may be medically indicated. Likewise, bleaching of root canal-treated teeth that have darkened due to devitalization may be indicated. Coloring agents may have been deposited in the enamel and dentin, which bleaching is intended to improve. There may be a medical need for psychological reasons: Tooth discoloration can be stressful.

Bleaching for cosmetic reasons

Many scientific studies prove this: People with bright, beautiful teeth are more successful in their private and professional lives. They are often considered younger, more dynamic, healthier and more likeable. They are thought to have more competence, more assertiveness and more bite. At the same time, this group of people usually develops a higher self-esteem. Scientists (Daniel Hamermesh, University of Texas; University of Hamburg and University of Regensburg) have found out that good-looking people with well-groomed, bright teeth are preferred in professional life. Cosmetic bleaching can lighten the natural tooth colour by several levels of the colour scale.

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Dr. Ina Krieter & Dr. Gerhard Krieter

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