Advantages and disadvantages of current teeth whitening methods

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Today, there are many teeth whitening methods born to serve everyone's needs. There are customers who choose teeth whitening methods because of the advantages of that method such as priority in cost, convenience, quick time,... So the advantages and disadvantages of the methods. What is the most popular teeth whitening today?

1. Teeth whitening methods

Each teeth whitening method has different advantages and disadvantages.
1.1 Using a whitening tray Using a whitening tray is an at-home method of teeth whitening, but still having the help of a dentist at the first step is also the most important step. The dentist will take samples of the teeth to create a separate set of trays, suitable for each person.
Then the next steps can be actively done at home, which is the step of taking a tray containing bleach to slowly remove the yellow stains on the tooth surface. The dentist will instruct how to inject medicine into the tray and how to place the tray to fit the mouth.
Advantages:
The cost is quite cheap Be proactive in the time and place for implementation Can stop as soon as the desired whiteness is reached The trough and medicine used are both transparent, so they have a certain aesthetic, not too much affect communication or daily activities Cons:
Takes a long time: About 2 to 3 weeks a course, each time is done at least 2 hours or preferably overnight There is a risk of burning gums, inflammation gums, damage tooth enamel, ... if not careful during treatment. Especially due to using bleach of unknown origin or using the wrong concentration of the drug. The bleaching effect is not high. 1.2 Using a whitening toothpaste This is an alternative to or combination of daily toothpaste with a mild abrasive Hydrogen peroxide or Carbamide peroxide toothpaste.
This is a bleach-based cream, so depending on different drugs containing different ingredients, there will be different uses. There are whitening creams that can be used every day, but there are also whitening toothpastes that are used in specific doses, combined with regular toothpaste.
Advantages:
Low cost Can form a habit and long-term use Cons:
If the teeth are already yellow, it will take a long time to see the effect If you do not consult the ingredients carefully Toothpaste before use can lead to sensitive teeth due to abrasion, gingivitis, ...

1.3 Using teeth whitening strips This is a fairly popular teeth whitening method today because of their flexibility and convenience. These patches contain whitening agents, when glued to the teeth, the substances stored in the stickers will penetrate into the teeth for a certain time.
Advantages:
Low cost, easy to find and buy Easy to use Very good whitening effect Cons:
Takes a long time to be effective May hurt gums if used too often Likely whitening irregular teeth. 1.4 Teeth whitening at the dentist This is a professional method, has steps and is effective under the supervision of a dentist. The process consists of 3 steps: Take tartar, polish the surface and finally whiten teeth.
Dentists will depend on the condition of each person's teeth to choose a bleach concentration of 35% to 37% in combination with the use of a Laser - Plasma light beam. When performing this process, both the dentist and the patient wear safety glasses, protecting the eyes from light rays and avoiding bleach splashes.
The patient's teeth will be used with appropriate mouthguards, and the gums are also protected from being damaged by bleach. Maybe the dentist will apply more anti-sensitizing medicine to increase the experience and make the customer feel most comfortable.
The essence of this method is to use bleach to create a redox reaction, to cut the colored protein chains on the teeth. The plasma lamp will help activate and increase the decolorization effect of bleach.
The dentist will ensure that the entire surface of the tooth is covered with medicine, so that the molecules in the drug can penetrate the surface of the tooth and penetrate the enamel inside the tooth.
Advantages:
Highly effective, effective for both severely stained teeth, dark yellow,... Upper and lower molars are bleached at the same time, ensuring all white teeth Just do it once Time Quick implementation time within an hour Cons:
High cost If abused, it can erode tooth enamel Still have the possibility of re-infection so no care, reasonable living diet

1.5 Intra-pulp teeth whitening Intra-pulp teeth whitening is a special bleaching solution, used exclusively for teeth that have died of pulp. This method will whiten the teeth from the inside, the bleach will be placed in the pulp chamber.
Teeth that have died of pulp after a period of pulp treatment or in the process of generating substances when the pulp is necrotic will darken.
Currently, on the market there are many methods of teeth whitening, but not all methods and facilities are qualified and have the correct teeth whitening methods. So there have been many cases of improper use of teeth whitening methods leading to unfortunate consequences such as: Damaged enamel, gingivitis... Therefore, customers need to find dental centers, A reliable and specialized medical facility to whiten teeth, thereby bringing optimal effectiveness and safety for oral health.
Specializing in Dentistry - Maxillofacial - Facial, Vinmec International General Hospital is equipped with KAVO dental chair system (Germany), camera in dental chair, Gendex panorama machine, in situ x-ray machine, scanner. Phosphorus film from Gendex, Dently ultrasound machine, Radii Plus Australia teeth whitening forging, endodontic machine, root canal length meter... provide maximum support in examining and performing all dental and maxillofacial techniques. Customers will feel less sensitive, more effective than other dental services, ensuring aesthetics and absolute safety for customers.
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