Pros and cons of teeth whitening

Everyone wants a whiter, brighter smile. Who does not? And a person who yearns to achieve a perfect smile is willing to spend thousands of dollars and endure treatment for the sake of a brighter, whiter smile. The rewards are great. You become more attractive. You will gain more confidence. You develop healthier oral hygiene habits. But there are also disadvantages such as high costs and it is always wise to discuss the various advantages and disadvantages.

advantages:

To improve appearance. This is the main goal of every person who wants to whiten their teeth. Always associated with beauty and a healthy lifestyle, whiter, brighter teeth are highly coveted in this image-conscious world. If you have whiter teeth, you tend to smile more often because you are more confident.

Plus, a whiter smile takes attention away from any facial wrinkles or blemishes you may have and away from that winning smile.
And not least, whiter teeth give you a friendlier appearance than when your teeth were discolored or stained.

Disadvantages:

Teeth whitening procedures are very effective, but there are also disadvantages such as tooth or gum pain as a result of the whitening treatment. This is only short term because when the whitening is stopped, the sore disappears. This happens to patients who are sensitive to the bleaching chemical. Ask your dentist about any alternative whitening solutions that you are not allergic to.

Clinical studies have shown that teeth whitening is effective for more than 78 percent of all patients who have undergone a certain procedure. But for those bleaching didn’t work due to a more serious bleaching condition, other options may be more powerful. A good option, although more expensive, are veneers or crowns.

There are also patients who experience discomfort when using the buccal beam in a custom tray whitening procedure. This usually occurs when the tray is not perfectly aligned with the teeth. You should call your dentist and ask him or her to create adjustments to the mold so that it will hold your teeth firmly and comfortably.
Tailor-made tray whitening

There is an at-home teeth whitening procedure in which a tray is custom fitted to your teeth. An impression of the teeth is taken from your mouth as you would a denture and a custom tray is created for you to take home and wear for a certain period of time. Before use, the tray is filled with whitening gel. The tray wear time depends on the strength of the gel and your whitening needs. Because this procedure is more convenient and costs less, this is the preferred procedure for most people.

Results are noticeable in a couple of days, but the full effects of teeth whitening take 1-2 weeks. Custom fir tray whitening is most often used in conjunction with in-office laser teeth whitening, especially for people who have severe tooth discoloration.