What is teeth whitening?

Teeth whitening is a method that helps whiten dark teeth. The cause of dark teeth can be from food consumption, drinks, smoking, as well as internal causes such as the accumulation of chemicals in the tooth during the tooth formation process or in cases of dead teeth. Teeth whitening uses bleaching agents such as hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide at low concentrations (approximately 10-20%) along with light stimulation to cause the bleaching agent to react with stains and colors in the teeth, making the teeth look whiter and brighter quickly.

Why do we need to whiten teeth?

Teeth whitening is a treatment that helps whiten teeth, corrects yellow, brown or dull teeth. Teeth whitening can enhance personality, make your smile look brighter and more attractive. It also helps increase confidence, especially in cases where teeth are stained or unevenly colored. Many people feel insecure about their smile and want to have white teeth. Therefore, teeth whitening has become a popular treatment today.

Advantages of teeth whitening

Teeth whitening will give the best results for those who have clearly yellow teeth. This step is easy to do, does not take a long time to maintain, and helps increase confidence for those who want to have white teeth. Suitable for those with black, dark or yellow teeth. Teeth whitening is not very expensive and is very safe. In addition, research has confirmed that after teeth whitening, the enamel is still strong and not easily eroded.

Disadvantages of teeth whitening

Teeth whitening may not give the expected results in some cases. This is because dentists cannot specify the exact level of whiteness for each person after teeth whitening. It depends on the response to the bleaching agent, which may be different for each person. After teeth whitening, some people may experience tooth sensitivity for the first 1-2 days, but most will return to normal. However, teeth whitening is not suitable for those who already have tooth decay, gingivitis, cracked teeth or receding gums. This will make the tooth sensitivity worse. In addition, there may be a burning sensation in the gums or the tooth enamel is affected, which is mostly caused by home teeth whitening.

It is best to consult a dentist before teeth whitening and check the health of your teeth and gums to make sure they are in good condition. Hachi Dental Clinic dentists will always check your teeth first.

In addition, pregnant women, breastfeeding women or children under 16 years old are not recommended to receive teeth whitening. This is because the dental pulp is still growing, which can cause irritation.

How long do teeth whiten?

The results of teeth whitening are temporary. Or long-lasting, it varies from person to person. Generally, after bleaching, the whiteness can be maintained for about 6 months to 1 year, depending on the oral health of each person and the choice of food. For example, those who like to eat or drink foods that easily cause stains on the teeth, such as wine, tea or coffee, may cause the color of the teeth to fade within 1 month.

In conclusion, is bleaching good?

If bleaching teeth correctly, it will help those with yellow, dull teeth become white immediately. However, bleaching teeth should be done with a specialist dentist at Hachi Dental Clinic for safety and good results. If the patient is not comfortable bleaching at the clinic, it is recommended to bleach at home by yourself, but the level of whiteness will be less than bleaching at the clinic. And must be evaluated directly by a specialist dentist. Otherwise, there is a risk of oral health, such as inflammation, tooth sensitivity, irritation, and damage to the tooth nerves.