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1. Should I whiten my teeth at home or at the clinic?
In-office teeth whitening is often recommended over at-home whitening for the following reasons:
- Performed by experienced dental professionals
- Use professional products and equipment, higher efficiency
- Close supervision to ensure safety
- Fast and consistent results
- Minimizes the risk of gum irritation and other side effects.
However, at-home whitening may be a suitable option for mild cases or to maintain results after in-office whitening.
2. Why is it necessary to perform the teeth whitening process well?
Following the correct teeth whitening procedure is important for the following reasons:
- Ensures optimal whitening effect
- Protect oral health, avoid damage to tooth enamel and gums
- Minimizes side effects such as tooth sensitivity
- Prolongs the duration of whitening results
- Ensure customer safety during treatment
3. Teeth whitening process at the clinic
Step 1. Examination and consultation
- The dentist will check the general condition of your teeth.
- Assess the level of discoloration and the cause
- Advice on appropriate whitening methods
- Answer customer questions and concerns.
Step 2. Measure tooth color level and perform oral hygiene
- Use a standard shade chart to determine the initial tooth color.
- Thoroughly clean teeth to remove plaque and tartar
- Make sure the tooth surface is clean for better contact with the whitening gel.
Step 3. Isolate lips and gums
- Use a rubber dam or protective gel to isolate the gums and lips.
- Prevent contact between the bleaching gel and soft tissues
- Minimize the risk of irritation to ensure customer safety.
Step 4. Perform teeth whitening
- Apply specialized whitening gel to the tooth surface
- Activate the gel with light or laser (depending on the method)
- Repeat the process 2-3 times in one treatment session, if needed.
- Rinse the gel and check the results.
Step 5. Oral care instructions
- Instructions on how to care for teeth after bleaching
- Advice on diet and habits to avoid
- Schedule follow-up visits and maintain results.
4. Things to note before and after teeth whitening at the clinic
Before teeth whitening:
- Treat dental problems such as tooth decay, gingivitis
- Avoid eating dark colored foods 24-48 hours before bleaching
- Inform your dentist about your medical history and allergies (if any).
After teeth whitening:
- Avoid eating dark colored foods for the first 48 hours.
- Use toothpaste for sensitive teeth if needed.
- Maintain good oral hygiene
- Limit tobacco, coffee, black tea and other dark beverages.
- Re-examination according to dentist's appointment.
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