Professional teeth whitening is one of the most requested esthetic procedures at Clinique Dentaire Longchamp. And one of the most misunderstood. Patients expecting a permanent result, patients disappointed by kits bought online, patients who believe "it hurts": misconceptions abound.
This guide sets out what professional whitening can actually deliver, under what conditions it works best, how it is practiced at Clinique Dentaire Longchamp, and how to maintain the result over time.
In-office whitening relies on applying a high-concentration hydrogen peroxide gel (25 to 40%) directly onto the tooth surface, after careful gum protection. Activation by an LED or plasma lamp accelerates the deep chemical bleaching reaction.
A session generally lasts 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the chosen protocol. Most patients gain between five and ten shades on the VITA scale in a single session. For more resistant staining, two sessions two weeks apart may be necessary.
At Clinique Dentaire Longchamp, prior assessment is systematic: checking the condition of teeth and gums, identifying intrinsic staining that does not respond to whitening, and selecting the most suitable protocol. Poorly indicated whitening on hypersensitive teeth or inflamed gums is an avoidable bad experience.
A well-performed professional whitening lasts between twelve and thirty-six months depending on your lifestyle. Tobacco, coffee, tea, red wine, and acidic fruit juices are the primary causes of progressive re-staining.
To extend the result, two complementary strategies: maintenance trays (a custom tray with low-concentration whitening gel, used one night per week or month as needed) and dietary habits (rinse with clear water after drinking coloring beverages, wait 30 minutes before brushing).
Regular scaling also contributes to smile brightness: pigmented deposits preferentially attach to tartar. A properly scaled smile reveals shades of white that were previously unsuspected.
If you want to brighten your smile safely, durably, and with a truly visible result, Clinique Dentaire Longchamp is the right address in Casablanca. Schedule an esthetic assessment. We will tell you at your consultation exactly what whitening can deliver in your specific case.
