Monthly Archives: June 2023

Impacts on existing restorations

Dental restorations are subject to unacceptable discoloration even when using home systems. [14] Ceramic Crowns – Aggressive whitening can chemically react with ceramic crowns and reduce their stability.[14] Amalgam dentistry… Read more »

double dentin

Intracorneal bleaching is a method of teeth whitening that uses 30% more hydrogen peroxide. These teeth whitening methods can impair the mechanical properties of dentin and can lead to severe… Read more »

Enamel damage

Tooth enamel can have a negative negative impact by whitening treatment.[42] Evidence from studies shows that carbamide peroxide in whitening gels can damage the enamel surface. Although this effect is… Read more »

mixed results

Uneven results are very common after bleaching. Consuming less foods and drinks that stain the surface of the teeth can contribute to a good result of teeth whitening. Approximately half… Read more »

allergy

Using bleaches with extremely low pH levels in the tooth whitening process may lead to tooth hypersensitivity, as it causes the dentinal tubules to open.[33] Exposure to cold, hot, or… Read more »

Excessive bleaching

Excessive whitening, often known as the “whitening effect”, occurs between treatments that promise a significant change over a short period of time, for example, hours. Over-bleaching can give off a… Read more »

Contraindications

Some individuals are advised to perform teeth whitening with caution as they may be at greater risk of adverse effects.

Teeth whitening methods

Professional whitening: After evaluating and studying the patient’s condition, the doctor begins to take some pictures to allow comparison later after the end of the whitening process. Shades guides are… Read more »