How to Whiten Yellow Teeth with Teeth Minish vs. Teeth Whitening Treatment

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There are moments when you suddenly realize that your teeth in the mirror have become much yellower than before.

Since teeth are such an important factor in determining a person’s first impression,

after all, it is natural to want to make yellow teeth white, even by receiving a teeth whitening treatment.

But did you know?

Not all tooth discoloration has the same cause,

and the method for making yellow teeth white also differs depending on that cause.

In the article that follows,

1. Why teeth become discolored

2. Making stained teeth white with teeth whitening treatment

3. Teeth Minish for making yellow teeth white

We will go through these three topics one by one. :)

What are the two decisive causes

of yellow teeth?

Looking at the structure of our teeth, the outer layer is the white, hard "enamel,"

and beneath it is the yellowish "dentin."

There are two reasons why teeth appear yellow.

The first is that staining agents gradually seep into the enamel.

Tiny staining particles from coffee, curry, kimchi, wine, and other foods and drinks we enjoy

enter the nano-sized pores on the surface of the enamel.

This cannot be removed by brushing; instead, it builds up little by little and turns teeth yellow.

The second is due to a completely different pathway.

As teeth are used over a long period, the outer enamel is gradually worn down and chipped, becoming thinner over time.

Then the yellow dentin underneath becomes visible through the surface.

You can think of it as similar to wearing yellow thermal underwear under a thin white T-shirt.

Stained teeth: teeth whitening treatment Building on what was mentioned above,

if the reason for tooth discoloration is staining agents, the solution is relatively simple.

You make yellow teeth white by using teeth whitening treatment to destroy the pigments inside the teeth.

The key ingredient that makes teeth white is hydrogen peroxide.

This ingredient penetrates the teeth and creates reactive oxygen species,

breaking down the staining agents trapped in the nano gaps and returning the teeth to their original white color.

• Key point: According to a study published in a world-class dental journal,

the main ingredient in teeth whitening, hydrogen peroxide,

has been proven to be an effective method for restoring discolored teeth to their original bright color

by penetrating the enamel and oxidizing and destroying organic staining molecules

without damaging the tooth structure.

• Source: Review J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2014 Jun:14 Suppl:70-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2014.02.006. Epub 2014 Feb 13.

Of course, using home-care products with hydrogen peroxide as the main ingredient

can help to some extent,

but when used incorrectly by a non-professional, they may cause inflammation, allergies, burns, and more,

so over-the-counter products limit the hydrogen peroxide concentration to a low level.

As a result, their effectiveness in making yellow teeth white is relatively limited, and it also takes a long time.

If you want a more certain result by creating the optimal environment for the medication to penetrate,

considering professional teeth whitening treatment may be a good choice.

Thin teeth: Teeth Minish On the other hand, if the second cause is enamel wear, whitening alone is unlikely to produce a major effect.

In fact, if hydrogen peroxide touches thinned teeth, it may only cause severe sensitivity.

In this case, the best alternative may be laminate veneers or Teeth Minish.

A restoration with the shape and color desired by the patient is layered over and bonded to the teeth.

Because it can change the appearance without surgery, it is sometimes called "dental cosmetic surgery."

However, laminate veneers can come with the burden of having to shave down the teeth to some extent.

Of course, if the patient wants, it can also be done without tooth reduction,

but if the prosthetic is placed directly over the existing tooth,

the mouth may appear more protruded, so some reduction may be unavoidable.

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Teeth Minish is a treatment aimed at "preserving teeth" and "reconstruction."

Teeth Minish can also be done without tooth reduction, and even when reduction is performed,

it involves only smoothing the teeth by less than 0.1 mm, unlike laminate veneers, which are shaved by around 0.5 mm.

By preserving the teeth as much as possible while reconstructing them and improving aesthetics, you can expect a two-in-one effect.

In particular, middle-aged and older adults often have discoloration caused by wear from long-standing brushing habits or teeth grinding,

and Teeth Minish can strengthen the teeth while also acting as a protective layer that covers the yellow dentin.

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This article was written for those who may have felt upset because their teeth turned yellow.

As emphasized throughout the body,

the surest way to make yellow teeth clean and white ultimately depends on an accurate diagnosis by the medical staff.

If you visit a dental clinic staffed by orthodontic specialists and specialists in integrated dentistry,

who can apply the most appropriate treatment method while considering the patient’s dental condition and occlusion with the surrounding teeth,

you will likely be able to receive more satisfying results.

If you have any more questions for us, comments are welcome, and you are also welcome to ask via Naver TalkTalk. ^^

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