WHAT IS TEETH WHITENING?

Teeth whitening is the process of using compounds containing peroxide applied to the surface of teeth to improve the whiteness of the teeth. There are two ways to do teeth whitening. In a dental clinic or at home, depending on your needs and your dentist’s instructions. The effectiveness of these two methods is the same if done correctly, but whitening in the clinic is often preferred due to the short time, immediate results and the doctor will control the bleaching agent well, limit the risk of the bleach burning the gum.

WHY DO YOU NEED TEETH WHITENING?

Teeth discoloration could be due to the following reasons:

  • Due to changes in dentin structure
  • Teeth aging naturally
  • Absorption of exogenous colorants such as food, drink, tobacco,…

In mild cases of discoloration, teeth whitening can be used to improve the whiteness of the teeth. In more extreme cases, patients need to consider crowns/ veneers.

WHEN CAN WE GET WHITENING?

About 90% of people are suitable for whitening, except for some abnormal tooth such as: poor mineralization, low production of enamel, severe degree of tetracycline infection…

Because the surface of the teeth has a thin layer of plaque, stickiness or tartar, it’s important to have your teeth professionally cleaned before being whitened. Professional teeth whitening can be done every year.

IS TEETH WHITENING HARMFUL?

Overall, teeth whitening is considered safe. Whitening products have been around for a long time and millions of people use them. Some patients experience temporary sensitivity in your teeth or gums after you start using a whitening product, but the sensitivity tends to go away pretty quickly.

Most teeth whitening agents used at dental clinics are much stronger than the home whitening kits. Therefore, the application of the whitening agents needs to be carefully monitored by the dentist, otherwise there’s also a chance of burns to gums. For the at home whitening kits, if used excessively, they can harm tooth enamel.

ZOOM PHILLIP WHITE CLEANING SYSTEM – USA

At Worldwide Hospital we are currently using the whitening system Philips Zoom 2 (USA). This is the most popular whitening system in the US for many reasons:

  • The whitening kit is a single-use, non-reusable box. Each kit has its own special code to activate the Philips Zoom led light for more effective whitening
  • Provides good results, whitening 6-8 tones immediately after bleaching, with results lasting up to 2 years
  • Bleaching is done quickly within 45 mins to 60 mins
  • The resting time after bleach is short: only 6-8 hours compared to 24 hours of conventional bleach
  • Very safe, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Together with a team of dentists and modern facility, we are committed to the best quality and most comfortable treatment for our patients.

WHITENING CASES AT WORLDWIDE HOSPITAL