Should teeth whitening be done with patches or laser? Doctors reveal the "4 points" judgment: bleaching too white will harm your teeth
Dental condition not only affects the health of certain groups, but is also related to personal career and career development. Commercial M&A lawyer Giovanna (pseudonym) pointed out that practicing law requires close interviews with clients. During the process, a confident smile must be displayed to establish a professional image. The condition of teeth is not only a “facade” factor, but may even affect the probability of business closing. However, the problem of yellowing of teeth continued to bother Giovanna, and she was worried about which whitening treatment to choose. After much consideration, she decided to fly halfway around the world from California to Taiwan to receive teeth whitening treatment.
Giovanna said that she had originally planned to receive a full-mouth whitening patch treatment, but after Dr. Deng Haoxiang’s evaluation, he believed that the lower row of teeth could be treated with “cold light whitening”, while the upper row of teeth that were more exposed when smiling was recommended to be treated with porcelain dental veneers. Correction. The overall treatment course seemed complicated and highly customized, but it was successfully completed in less than a week. She exclaimed the medical efficiency of professional dentistry in Taiwan: “Dean Deng made me feel at ease and the treatment experience was very good!”
How to choose among 3 types of teeth whitening treatments? Can you whiten your teeth at home?
Dr. Deng Haoxiang explained that the main causes of tooth discoloration are improper daily cleaning, taking tetracycline (a common antibiotic drug), and long-term consumption of foods that cause tooth staining (such as berries, alcoholic drinks, coffee, carbonated drinks, etc. ), and the exposure of dentin caused by aging. In addition to preventing the above risk factors, if you want to restore the confidence of whitening your teeth, you can further improve the yellowing problem through the following treatments:
Home whitening treatment: Discuss with the doctor and customize a personal dental tray. Inject the whitening agent into the dental tray and install it on the teeth. It lasts 5-6 hours. The entire process can be performed at home. It is suitable for busy people who do not have time to visit the dentist frequently. The treatment time is about 2-4 weeks, and the maintenance time is about 1-2 years.
Laser cold light whitening: apply whitening agent on the tooth surface, and then use laser to drive the agent into the dentinal tubules and catalyze the agent to perform oxidation and reduction to remove the deposited pigment, so that the teeth can return to the whiteness before staining. Suitable for People who smoke, drink coffee or tea for a long time and have stained teeth. Generally speaking, the treatment course lasts about 30 minutes, and the maintenance time is about 1-2 years.
Sandblasting, descaling and whitening: helps remove pigmentation on the tooth surface such as tea stain, soot stain, betel nut stain, etc. However, if you want to return your original teeth to their flawless whiteness, you still need to combine them with other dental treatments.
As for how to choose a teeth whitening treatment that’s right for you? Dr. Deng Haoxiang suggested that people can make judgments based on four points: The first is to consider the budget, because different tooth whitening treatments have different price ranges, just choose the budget range you can afford; the second is to evaluate the whitening needs: The current color of the teeth Take it into consideration with your whitening needs. Do not blindly pursue whiteness, which may damage the root of your teeth.
Third, oral health. Teeth whitening treatments are only allowed when the oral condition is healthy. If you have periodontal disease, tooth decay or other oral problems, it is recommended to treat the disease in advance and then consider whitening after recovery. The last step is to seek professional advice, including consulting a qualified dentist or professional dental team to help assess the condition of your teeth and provide recommendations based on your needs and goals to ensure you can choose the most suitable course of treatment.
What are the material differences between porcelain dental veneers? Can it be done together with cold light whitening?
In fact, whitening treatments are not limited to pharmaceutical treatments, but can also cooperate with other treatments? Giovanna said. I originally came to Taiwan planning to have a full mouth of porcelain dental veneers. After evaluation by Dr. Deng Haoxiang, I thought that the lower row of teeth were highly aligned and could be whitened and tinted with cold light. As for the upper row of teeth, which are the “mouth surface”, Through porcelain dental veneer treatment and polishing, the two complement each other, saving time and money.
Dean Deng Haoxiang explained that whitening veneers are also called porcelain dental veneers and ceramic veneers. If the teeth are discolored, chipped or partially damaged, the tooth shape is asymmetrical or the teeth are too large, they all belong to whitening porcelain dental veneers. scope of application. The whitening patch will make some micro-adjustments and polishing to the surface of the original teeth, and create a unique smile curve tailored to the patient’s facial appearance.
Many people also consider the material difference of whitening veneers. Dean Deng Haoxiang explained that the mainstream veneer materials today have evolved from metal veneers in the past to porcelain dental veneers. Porcelain dental veneers do not contain metal components and are biocompatible. It is more durable, more beautiful and durable; compared to the past, where metal veneers were less aesthetically pleasing and resin veneers could turn yellow, porcelain dental veneers are now more widely used in teeth whitening treatments.
How to choose a teeth whitening clinic? Medicine: “Aesthetics” and “Neo-Confucianism” should be inclusive
Teeth whitening is an “aesthetics”; porcelain dental veneers are an extremely sophisticated technology. Dr. Deng Haoxiang said that there have been many failed cases of porcelain dental veneer treatment in the past. In addition to the problems such as tooth decay, tooth decay, gum recession or inflammation caused by the lack of tight fit of the veneers, inferior dental veneers can also cause The lifespan is short and not durable, the patch falls off, the color is too yellow or dead white, or even breaks.
In addition, dentists not only need to cultivate the aesthetics of the smile curve, but the equipment of the medical institution is also a key factor that determines the success or failure of the surgery. Dr. Deng Haoxiang explained that one of the biggest reasons why many people are afraid of going to the dentist is “fear of pain.” Therefore, when choosing a medical institution, you can first find out whether the treatment is equipped with “sleep therapy”, which can help greatly improve the comfort of the treatment; Or whether to use “minimally invasive” treatments to minimize teeth grinding and reduce damage to real teeth.
Giovanna also said that because her teeth are small in size and have thin enamel, she admitted that she had many concerns before getting veneers. “Fortunately, the machines in the clinic are very new and advanced, which is one of the reasons why I can trust Dr. Deng with my teeth!”
Finally, Dr. Deng Haoxiang suggested that patients should first understand the academic experience of the attending physician before seeing a doctor, because the execution of a precise whitening treatment depends on the physician’s experience and aesthetic quality. Before surgery, you can ask about the materials used and the treatment process of the hospital. Choosing a dental hospital that has strict quality control from consultation and explanation, health education and maintenance to patch production can ensure that the treatment goes as smoothly as possible.
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