Sharing the effects, procedure, and pain of teeth whitening.

My teeth are usually a bit yellow, so I was really debating whether or not to get teeth whitening.

I tried applying whitening stickers and using whitening toothpaste at home myself, but those didn't have any effect on whitening my teeth.

After looking around, I found that many dental clinics offer 1- or 2-session trial events for teeth whitening. So, I decided to try just two sessions to be safe, and I am sharing my review of the results.

 

First of all, I confirmed that I was in a good condition to receive teeth whitening because I have no gum disease and my teeth are healthy, so I went ahead with it.

The dentist gave me instructions not to brush my teeth before the procedure.

I heard that toothpaste ingredients can interfere with the teeth whitening effect, so I had no choice but to go without brushing my teeth, and I felt a little embarrassed.

 

When I go to the dentist, I first get a scaling, then have X-rays taken of my teeth, and consult with the director about what tone I want to whiten.

When taking X-rays of my teeth, I place a color plate of a model tooth over the frame and take the picture together, then check the image on the monitor and also verify it while looking in the mirror.

 

My teeth are yellowish overall, but my molars are especially yellow.

I thought it was just me, but according to the doctor, molars are naturally yellow for everyone because they are used a lot!

 

 

I had a total of two whitening sessions, and I received both at once on the day I went to the dental clinic.

The teeth whitening procedure involves applying a gum protectant and a whitening agent to the teeth and exposing them to a blue lamp.

The whitening agent is an ointment like a gel cream, so it wasn't uncomfortable when I applied it.

The director told me to raise my hand in the middle if my teeth became too sensitive while being exposed to the lamp, but fortunately, my teeth weren't sensitive, so I received the treatment without any issues.

Expose to the light for 20 minutes, wipe off the medicine,

I applied the medicine again, exposed it to light for 20 minutes, wiped it off, and repeated this process.

 

We will proceed with the second session immediately after the first one ends.

 

Immediately after the 2nd session

 

I could see my skin turning white immediately after the second session.

I finished after two sessions, and according to the director, there is an adjustment period of a few days for whitening, during which the tone stabilizes and the final color appears.

On the day of the treatment, I was allowed to eat 2 hours after the whitening, and I was told to avoid foods that could cause discoloration for about 2 weeks.

 

Treatment Before/After

 

My upper teeth were originally A2 and lower teeth were A3, but after the procedure, both became A1.

 

 

1 week later ~ present

The photo doesn't capture the tooth color properly depending on the light and lighting, but when I looked at it in a bright place, it definitely looked whiter.

I was a bit picky about what I ate for two weeks, but I did drink coffee.

Still, it had a teeth whitening effect!

 

 

And after the teeth whitening procedure, the part I was most worried about was tooth sensitivity,

This sensitivity varies from person to person, but it didn't hurt for me when I was doing it.

Later, I felt a slight sensitivity when eating, but it wasn't that severe.

Instead! My gums hurt.

My gums felt stinging and throbbing. I wondered if the gum protectant hadn't been applied properly, so I asked after the treatment. They said it was a normal phenomenon and would get better over time, and told me to take Tylenol if it hurt too much.

But it wasn't serious enough to require medicine, so I didn't go as far as taking it.

It might be a bit difficult for those with weak gums.

Also, the surface of my teeth was originally smooth, but after whitening, it felt slightly rough.

It took quite a while longer than I expected.

Personally, I saw teeth whitening effects after just two sessions. Since it was a promotional program, I only did two sessions, but I think people usually do five.

I heard that some people get regular treatments because the teeth whitening effect isn't permanent, and teeth eventually turn yellow again over time no matter how well you manage your diet. For now, I plan to observe the results a bit longer before deciding on additional treatments later. I haven't found any major downsides so far, so I'm satisfied!