BIDC Tooth Whitening

 

Tooth Whitening Over time, our teeth do gradually become discolored or yellowish due to aging or personal habits such as drinking coffee, tea, alcohol or smoke. In today advancement in technologies, there is a variety of smile whitening methods and technologies.

Benefits of Tooth Whitening Corrects brown, yellow and mottled tooth staining Works on people of all ages Improves a "dull" smile, restoring brightness and bringing a smile alive

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Types of Tooth Whitening

There are two basic options for smile whitening:

1. In-office tooth whitening: instant whitening results using light-activated gel to brighten teeth
2. At-home whitening systems: customised trays and prescription whitening gel done at home

In-office tooth whiteing using laser machines, plasma arc and LED machines gives immediate whitening results after treatment. At-home tooth whitening systems need to be done as directed by your dentist over a period of time to attain the result warranted. At Bangkok International Dental Center, our dental clinics provides a choice of tooth whitening technologies for our in-office tooth whitening treatments such as:

• Laser teeth whitening by LaserSmile and Opus10
• BriteSmile tooth whitening by BriteSmile
• LED Cool Light teeth whitening by Beyond

Benefits of in-office tooth whitening

• in-office teeth whitening treatment is completed within one visit in just over one hour
• this allows for faster treatment time
• No need to wear the tray over night as used in at-home whitening systems
• Accredited by FDA and CE

Benefits of Home Whitening

• can be done in the privacy at home

 

Care for Tooth Whitened Teeth

After teeth whitening is done, do follow good oral hygiene practices as per normal:

• Brush at least twice a day. It is good practice to brush after eating and before bedtime.
• Floss at least once to twice a day.
• Rinse with fluoride rinse before bed. Swish the fluoride rinse vigorously in your mouth for at least one minute. Do not swallow any of the rinse and do not eat or drink anything for 30 minutes
• Be careful about chewing toffees, gum, grainy rolls and tough food in this area
• See your dentist for regular professional check-ups and cleanings

Considerations prior to tooth whitening

Smoking should be stopped before teeth are bleached. Smoking can cause tissue damage on teeth and may defeat the effect of whitening. The best candidates for whitening are those with stains caused by coffee, tobacco or aging.

Considerations to Laser Tooth Whitening
Extensive composite and porcelain restorations	If you have pre-existing cosmetic restoration (bonding, porcelain crowns, bridge, veneers or fillings ) they will not be bleached and you may need to replace them in order to match your new color shade.
Pre-existing sensitive teeth and allergies	Individuals with sensitive teeth and gums, receding gums and/or defective restorations should consult with their dentist prior to using a tooth whitening system. Anyone allergic to peroxide (the whitening agent) should not use a bleaching product. 2/3 of these people will experience some sensitivity for 1-4 days. This is usually reversible upon termination of bleaching.
Severe gray/blue banded tetracycline staining	Guarded prognosis required. Stains in the gray family (such as from tetracycline) can be harder to remove, if not impossible. These stains can take up to six months or longer to whiten. Whitening may only reduce amounts of 'masking'.
Discoloration in gingival third or exposed yellow	Guarded prognosis for whitening required.
Pregnant or lactating women and young children	No know adverse effects but avoid use as a precautionary measure.
Translucent teeth	May appear darker after bleaching.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders	May want to consider bleaching one arch and monitor comfort before proceeding with the other
Gum disease, worn enamel, cavities, and exposed roots	Cavities and gum diseases need to be treated before undergoing any whitening procedure.
Noncompliance or unrealistic expectation	The degree of whiteness is different from one individual to another, the degree of shade change obtainable is dependent on each person's reaction. Certain people react well while others may not be as responsive.

Whitening will not correct certain forms of discoloration. For these cases, a dentist may recommend veneers instead which cover the entire tooth. Teeth with prosthetics, bonding, tooth-colored fillings will not bleach. Individuals with yellow tones to their teeth respond best. The degree of whiteness will vary from individual to individual depending on the condition of the teeth, nature of the stain and individual reaction to the whitening agent.