With the increasing demand for bright white teeth and a confident smile, laser teeth whitening service is trusted and chosen by many customers. In addition to professional teeth whitening procedures at the dentist, teeth whitening using whitening trays is also a method chosen by many customers because of its convenience, initiative with reasonable price but still brings high efficiency.
1. What is teeth whitening using a whitening tray
Teeth whitening using plastic trays combined with whitening medicine is the simplest and most popular teeth whitening method today, not only bringing high efficiency but also convenience. Normally, whitening trays are made of soft plastic and are designed to fit each person’s jaw.
When whitening teeth, you need to wear the whitening tray and then apply the bleach in just the right amount to effectively clean yellow stains and restore bright white teeth. At this time, the whitening tray has the effect of keeping the bleach from overflowing and causing damage to the gums and other tissue areas. At the same time, the plastic tray also has the effect of holding and ensuring that the bleach penetrates the enamel and controls saliva from overflowing, affecting the bleach’s activity.
Teeth whitening with a mouthpiece can be done completely at home with the guidance and control of a doctor. After being consulted and prescribed the method of using a teeth whitening tray by a doctor, customers can do it at home every day.
2. Teeth whitening process with trays right at home
Before you can apply the teeth whitening method at home, you need to go to the dentist for examination, consultation and design of a suitable whitening tray:
2.1. Examination and consultation at the dentist
The doctor needs to accurately assess the level of tooth discoloration, enamel hardness, … to be able to advise the most suitable teeth whitening method for each oral condition. In addition, oral diseases such as tooth decay, periodontitis, gingivitis, … need to be thoroughly treated before proceeding with teeth whitening to achieve the effectiveness of the procedure. At the same time, tartar and plaque at the base of the teeth will also be cleaned before bleaching.
2.2. Taking dental impressions and prescribing whitening agents
After thoroughly cleaning the oral cavity, the doctor will take dental impressions using specialized tools to fabricate a whitening tray that fits the jaw size. In addition, the doctor will also prescribe the type of whitening agent and the dosage of the bleach for each oral case.
2.3. Teeth whitening at home with a mouthpiece
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Follow these steps to whiten your teeth with a mouthpiece at home:
– Clean your teeth
– Pump the bleach into the mouthpiece with the prescribed dosage
– Wear the bleaching tray and adjust it so that the tray fits your teeth
– Use a cotton swab to wipe off any spilled bleach from the tray if any
– After the prescribed time, remove the tray and clean your teeth thoroughly
2.4. Cleaning the mouthpiece
It is necessary to clean the mouthpiece after use to continue using it for the next time until the end of the treatment. Only clean the tray with cold water to avoid the plastic from deforming and no longer fitting the teeth, affecting the whitening effect.
3. Advantages of teeth whitening method with trays
The method of using mouth trays to whiten teeth has the following advantages:
3.1. Widely popular
Because the fabrication of mouth trays for teeth whitening is a fairly simple technique, the service of teeth whitening with mouth trays is one of the very popular services that customers can find at any dental facility. Thanks to that, teeth whitening becomes much gentler and easier for customers.
3.2. Cost optimization
Because it is performed and gives results right at home and does not require too much support from the doctor, the cost of the method of teeth whitening with trays is much lower than other whitening methods.
3.3. Simple, convenient and proactive
This method is especially suitable for busy people because they can proactively choose the time to wear the mouth trays for teeth whitening and can still work and live normally during the whitening process.
4. Disadvantages of teeth whitening with mouth trays
Although there are many advantages, this method still has some disadvantages such as:
4.1. Not suitable for everyone
Because teeth whitening agents work very slowly and only affect the surface of the teeth, not all oral cases are indicated to use this method. In many cases of yellow, dull teeth, teeth that have been stained since childhood or due to medication, using the teeth whitening method with mouth trays will not bring optimal results.
4.2. Damage to tooth enamel
Using the wrong dosage of bleach or using bleach of poor quality will gradually erode tooth enamel. This condition commonly occurs when customers arbitrarily buy teeth whitening products and use them at home without consulting a doctor.
4.3. Increased risk of gingivitis and periodontal disease
If you arbitrarily perform this method at home without consulting and guiding a doctor, you may encounter some problems such as: the mouthpiece does not fit tightly around the teeth, the bleach is overdosed and not tested for safety, the bleaching time is too long each time, etc. All of the above problems contribute to increasing the risk of oral diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis. In particular, if oral diseases are not completely treated before whitening, the condition will become more severe and difficult to treat later.
5. Notes during and after teeth whitening
The following should be noted to ensure safety during and after teeth whitening with a mouthpiece:
5.1. Time to wear the teeth whitening tray
The time to perform teeth whitening should only fluctuate around 2-3 hours per day to bring optimal results. If you wear the mouthpiece for too long, the concentration of the bleach will damage the enamel and the best time to wear the teeth whitening tray is before going to bed. In addition, during the whitening process, some cases of sensitive teeth may feel a little sore, this is a normal reaction of the body so there is no need to worry too much.
5.2. Bleaching Agent Concentration
The concentration and dosage of bleaching agent are considered the most important factors determining the effectiveness of teeth whitening treatment. If the concentration of the agent is too high and the dosage is too large for cases of yellowing or slightly discolored teeth, it will lead to pain, swelling, redness, enamel erosion, etc.
5.3. Oral hygiene
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After teeth whitening, paying attention to proper oral care is the top factor to maintain the whiteness of teeth. You should use a soft-bristled toothbrush to brush your teeth twice a day to help clean plaque on your teeth, and you can combine it with toothpaste containing Fluoride to support healthy teeth. In addition, you should use dental floss and mouthwash to remove food particles in between your teeth that the toothbrush cannot reach.
5.4. Pay attention to your diet
Dark-colored foods such as coffee, wine, tea, carbonated water, etc. should not be used during teeth whitening and after the treatment is completed for 1 week to bring the highest efficiency to the entire whitening process.
So teeth whitening by using whitening trays at home is a very popular and easy-to-apply method. However, not all dental cases can be whitened with a tray, so you need to go to the dentist when you need to whiten your teeth to get the clearest and most accurate advice and instructions from the doctor.
