Whitening

Whitening

Whitening is the process of applying a chemical that can only be used at a dental clinic to whiten the color of the teeth themselves. Unlike "tooth manicure" that is applied to the surface of the teeth, or "laminate veneers" that are applied by scraping the surface of the teeth and attaching ceramics, whitening is characterized by increasing the brightness of the teeth without scraping them down.

Teeth that have become yellowed due to lifestyle habits or aging, as well as stains caused by coffee, tobacco, and tea, can also be whitened.
Whitening can be broadly divided into two types: "office whitening" and "home whitening."

Office Whitening

After applying a chemical containing hydrogen peroxide to the teeth, light is used to activate the dye and break down the pigment, making it colorless. The whitening agent is highly concentrated and specialized medical equipment is used, so the effect is immediate, and you can see the whiteness of your teeth from the day of the treatment . This is the perfect whitening method for those who want to whiten their teeth quickly.

Home Whitening

This is a method where you whiten your teeth yourself. A mouthpiece is made at the clinic, the whitening agent is poured into it, and you wear it to whiten your teeth. To ensure safety, a lower concentration of whitening agent is used than in office whitening, so it takes more than two weeks to notice the whiter teeth, but it has the advantage of producing an even, transparent white that is less likely to go back to normal . It is recommended for those who are patient and willing to continue.

Dual Whitening

This is a method of whitening your teeth by combining office whitening and home whitening.
You can get the advantages of office whitening (immediate effect) and home whitening (sustainability), so you can shorten the time it takes to reach your desired whiteness and make the effect last longer .
Dual whitening is recommended for those who want to thoroughly whiten their teeth in a short period of time.

Precautions for Whitening

• Whitening results vary from person to person.
• Please be aware that if you already have a tendency towards tooth sensitivity, whitening may worsen your condition .
• Teeth that have had their nerves removed, fillings, and caps
  (ceramic, dental plastic, or metal) cannot be whitened.
• In the case of tetracycline-discolored teeth, if the condition is mild, whitening may be effective, but as it is difficult to predict, we may decline to offer whitening.
　　　

Precautions

You may experience tooth pain after whitening, but this will usually subside within 24 to 48 hours.
If the pain is severe, you may take painkillers. If the pain persists, please contact us.

Those who cannot undergo whitening

Physical factors

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Those with acatalasemia, enamel hypoplasia, or dentin hypoplasia
• People with respiratory illnesses
• Those who suffer from anaphylaxis due to natural rubber
• Those under 18 years of age (because tooth nerves are still developing and are easily affected by chemicals)

Dental factors

• Chipped or cracked teeth
• Discoloration of teeth caused by disinfectants (such as silver diammine fluoride metal salts, which are used to prevent tooth decay )
• Severely discolored teeth
• Sensitive teeth (severe cases such as tooth sensitivity)
• Abnormally shaped teeth, small teeth, multiple missing teeth
• Those undergoing orthodontic treatment