Is having teeth whitening harmful for your teeth?
Nowadays, there are lots of methods that can change the teeth color, in which teeth whitening is a dental technique that is widely applied in Vietnam and many countries around the world.
So is teeth whitening harmful to your teeth? This method has been proven to not be harmful to the tooth enamel, tooth structure, and is very safe for oral health if done correctly.
To achieve the best results and ensure safety, you should find a reputable dental clinic that provides genuine and high-quality teeth whitening products and advanced whitening laser technology.
In case you carry out teeth whitening, you should also be supervised and advised by a specialist to avoid using unknown drugs, which can cause gum damage leading to serious dental diseases.
The results might vary for different people, depending on the causes and condition of the teeth condition.
Almost everyone can have teeth whitening, except for a few cases such as:
- For children younger than 16 years old, their teeth will become more sensitive because the whitening products can irritate the pulp.
- People who are allergic to the ingredients of whitening products.
- Pregnant and lactating women because the active ingredients in teeth whitening products affect the health of young children later on.
- People who are suffering from serious oral diseases such as teeth abrasion, periodontitis, tooth decay…
What are the harms of teeth whitening?
In fact, there are many cases where people feel more sensitive after having teeth whitening. However, this is a normal reaction, found in 60% of cases. Because the dentin layer has sensory tubes, when impacted, it will cause mild sensitivity for 1-3 days.
Having a natural bright white tooth color is the desire of many people. Having brighter teeth will help people have a more radiant appearance and a confident smile.
Most common teeth whitening techniques
Nowadays, there are currently 2 most common teeth whitening techniques:
Wear teeth whitening trays at home
The dentist will take the customer’s teeth bite and make a tray with the correct size. This tray is safe to wear and does not hurt the gums because it is made of transparent plastic.
The teeth whitening trays can prevent saliva from overflowing, keeping the whitening products working smoothly. Usually, your dentist will provide concentrated whitening products of 10-15% and specific instructions on how to handle possible situations and how to use the tray correctly.
The advantage of this method is that you can wear the trays for 2-3 hours at any time and anywhere at a very low cost.
However, whitening the teeth by wearing a tray is not highly effective in all cases, this method is only applied to cases of mildly stained teeth due to old age and foreign color contamination due to external impact.
At dental clinic
The teeth whitening procedure at a professional dental clinic includes three steps: scaling (tartar removal), polishing, and whitening.
Dentists and specialists will apply a powerful beam of light and a drug with a high whitening concentration of 35 – 37% to enhance the whitening effect. The doctor will wear a protective lip, gum, oral cavity before using the whitening products; at the same time, the dentist will apply more anti-sensitivity drugs to the teeth so that the customer will not feel uncomfortable.
The outstanding advantage of this method is that it is performed quickly, and is highly effective for both severe and dark yellow stains, due to Fluorosis, Tetracycline, and the lower and upper teeth are whitened at the same time for natural results.
Notes before having teeth whitening
- Teeth whitening does not work on porcelain teeth, only works on real teeth.
- Before whitening teeth, it is necessary to scale tartar, brush away stains, colored stains, restore worn tooth necks. If teeth are too sensitive, an anti-sensitivity treatment will be carried out.
- After 1 to 2 weeks, avoid drinking colored drinks and foods, avoid drinking water that is too cold or too hot, and take good care of your teeth.
- Choose a reputable dental facility.
Gangwhoo Cosmetic Hospital – one of the top cosmetic hospitals in HCM City is the perfect place for you to have teeth whitening services. At Gangwhoo Cosmetic Hospital, we have the most advanced dentistry services under the international standards in Vietnam. We are providing safe, effective, and prestigious teeth whitening services. With Korean dental technology, customers will not feel any pain or discomfort compared to traditional services.
Direct contact to Gangwhoo Cosmetic Hospital for further consultation
- Address: 576 – 578 Cong Hoa Street, Ward 13, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Hotline/Zalo: 0901 666 879
- Email: info@benhvienthammygangwhoo.vn
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We hope you’ve had enough useful information about the teeth whitening service. If you have any further questions or concerns, please leave a comment or contact Gangwhoo Cosmetic Hospital or our Hotline: 0901.666.879 for the most thoughtful advice and guidance!
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