Does teeth whitening make the tooth surface thinner and cause more tooth sensitivity? And for those who have yellow teeth, can we whiten our teeth without causing tooth sensitivity or tooth surface thinning?
How is teeth whitening done?
Dr. Sitala Sangkanjanawanich, DDS, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, stated that tooth bleaching is the use of medicines containing Hydrogen peroxide or Carbamide peroxide that break down into Peroxide, an Oxidizing agent, to bind to the double bonds of inorganic molecules to break up (Oxidize), causing the color substance or Chromagen in the tooth, which is a large molecule and opaque, to break up into a substance with a smaller molecule and is transparent, making the teeth brighter or appear whiter.
Does teeth whitening thin the surface of the teeth?
Teeth whitening where Peroxide penetrates to break down the สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน color molecules, making the teeth brighter or appear whiter, but the tooth surface and enamel remain the same, not thinned in any way.
Does teeth whitening cause tooth sensitivity?
During or after bleaching, tooth sensitivity may occur, leading to misunderstandings that the teeth are thinner. But in fact, tooth sensitivity is caused by the reaction of the bleaching agent that breaks down the pigment in the tooth by drawing water out of the tooth. As a result, the small nerve endings in the tooth are stimulated to be more sensitive to heat and cold, causing temporary tooth sensitivity more easily than usual, but it can disappear on its own within 2-3 days.
How long does teeth whitening last to make teeth appear brighter or whiter?
According to COSDENT by SLC, the effectiveness of tooth whitening depends on the concentration of the bleaching agent, the ability to penetrate the color molecules, the duration, and the number of times the bleaching agent comes into contact with the color molecules in the tooth.
How to whiten your teeth without bleaching
Teeth whitening is an effective way to brighten or whiten your teeth in a short period of time. However, if you don’t want to spend the money, you can try natural methods to whiten your teeth, such as:
- Eat vegetables and fruits that require chewing, such as apples, carrots, etc., but the results may not be very noticeable.
- Brush your teeth with natural herbs such as salt, khaoy leaves, and banana peels. However, do not brush your teeth for too long or too hard, as this may damage the natural enamel and the results may not be obvious.
- Reduce your intake of beverages such as tea and coffee.
- Scrape away tartar every 6 months.