WHITENING

If you haven't had your teeth whitened, we invite you to call and schedule an appointment. In just one visit, your teeth can become up to eight shades whiter. At our dental office, we always recommend that you schedule professional whitening as at-home kits can cause gum irritation and do not whiten as effectively.

"Whitening" or known as teeth whitening enriched teeth and helps to remove dirt and discoloration. Teeth whitening is one of the most popular treatments in the cosmetic dentistry category as it can improve the color dental appearance. Most dentists provide this treatment. Whitening is not a permanent treatment. It should be repeated from time to time (depending on the way of dental hygiene/nutrition care etc) if you want to maintain a brighter color.

Not all patients can receive this treatment. This treatment method is performed on patients who have:

-Fluorosis (side effects of too much fluoride)

-'Staining' due to smoking, nutrition/beverage factor (tea, coffee)

-The teeth change color after root treatment

-'Tetracycline staining' (teeth change color after taking tetracycline antibiotics)

However, this method of treatment should seek advice from a qualified officer because if improperly done, SIDE EFFECTS may occur. Among them:

- Teeth will be thin and sensitive
- Resorption at the root of the tooth
- Irritations on mucosa / soft tissue
- It occurs when the bleaching agent (hydrogen peroxide) on the surface of the soft tissue as a result of the applied wax does not correspond to the patient's mouth