The Moment the Impression Changes: The Appeal of Gangnam Teeth Whitening [+ Includes a Treatment Case]

| 1. Discoloration of the front teeth that made smiling difficult |

Hello. I’m Ahn Young-seok, director of Make Dental Clinic.

I’ve become cautious about smiling.

The patient who shared these words had been experiencing discomfort for a long time due to discoloration of the front teeth.

From the moment they first opened the clinic door,

they covered their mouth carefully, and even while speaking,

they tried their best to hide their smile.

That image stayed with me.

They had a bright and positive personality,

but it was obvious they felt discouraged because of their teeth.

After a detailed examination, we found that the color change in the front teeth had progressed quite severely,

and we felt that simple scaling or Gangnam teeth whitening would not lead to a satisfactory improvement.

So after 충분한 상담, we recommended laminates as a way

to help them regain a natural and bright smile.

To help your smile stay healthy and beautiful for a long time, Make Dental Clinic is with you.

| 2. When you change your smile, your impression changes |

Laminates do more than simply make teeth look pretty.

They have the power to change a person’s overall impression.

Bright, even teeth create far more confidence

than you might expect.

This is a treatment that improves the color and shape of teeth,

and its advantage is that it can create a natural and harmonious smile.

In particular, when laminates are applied to highly visible areas such as the front teeth,

even subtle changes can brighten the entire facial atmosphere.

Make Dental Clinic provides evening treatment on Tuesdays and Thursdays for those who are busy.

| 3. When Gangnam teeth whitening doesn’t work, laminates |

Especially when teeth become yellow and discolored,

the first thing that comes to mind is Gangnam teeth whitening.

However, not all discoloration can be improved with Gangnam teeth whitening.

Internal discoloration caused by long-term medication use or after root canal treatment,

or discoloration caused by trauma,

may show little to no response.

That is why laminates are appropriate in such cases.

They do not simply change the color,

but can also improve the shape and alignment of the teeth,

which leads to high satisfaction.

Another major advantage is that the result does not look artificial,

and can be designed to blend harmoniously with the patient’s face.

Before treatment (24.10.30)

These photos are included with the patient’s consent,

and side effects may occur depending on the individual,

so please consult with the attending medical staff before proceeding with treatment.

| 4. The reassurance of seeing the result in advance: 3D Smile Preview |

These are the patient’s initial consultation photos taken at our clinic.

Even during the first consultation,

they hesitated because they were worried that too much tooth reduction might be necessary.

But once they heard that they could see the before-and-after appearance using our Smile Preview system,

they made their decision.

What if you could see the result before treatment?

Our clinic uses a Smile Preview system that measures the amount of laminate reduction

and shows it through a 3D preview.

We design the form in advance like the photos above

and show it during the consultation,

then establish the plan while reflecting the patient’s needs.

Make Dental Clinic considers not only the result, but also satisfaction with the process.

Because this method lets patients see with their own eyes

what changes will happen to their face and how naturally it will suit them,

they can feel expectation and trust even before treatment.

Also, when simulation is performed with 3D imaging,

the advantage is that not only the alignment of the teeth,

but also the overall smile that suits the face shape and expression can be checked.

There’s a moment when the patient thinks, “Ah, that’s why people get laminates.”

That was the moment they could not help but feel certain.

Thanks to this digital technology, the gap between before and after treatment is minimal,

communication between the patient and medical staff becomes much smoother,

and above all, it helps prevent regrets after treatment.

This time as well, we calculated the measurements in advance and planned a guide for minimal reduction.

Before treatment (24.10.30)

These photos are included with the patient’s consent,

and side effects may occur depending on the individual,

so please consult with the attending medical staff before proceeding with treatment.

Before treatment (24.10.30)

These photos are included with the patient’s consent,

and side effects may occur depending on the individual,

so please consult with the attending medical staff before proceeding with treatment.

First, the anterior surfaces of the three front teeth on the right were measured at

1.376 mm / 0.638 mm / 0.436 mm, respectively.

Before treatment (24.10.30)

These photos are included with the patient’s consent,

and side effects may occur depending on the individual,

so please consult with the attending medical staff before proceeding with treatment.

The reduction amounts for the left first front tooth and the canine area were set at

0.617 mm and 0.196 mm, respectively.

Before treatment (24.10.30)

These photos are included with the patient’s consent,

and side effects may occur depending on the individual,

so please consult with the attending medical staff before proceeding with treatment.

The incisal edges of the right second front tooth and canine were

0.578 mm and 0.801 mm, respectively.

Before treatment (24.10.30)

These photos are included with the patient’s consent,

and side effects may occur depending on the individual,

so please consult with the attending medical staff before proceeding with treatment.

Finally, we set the amount of reduction for the interproximal areas.

The front side of the right first front tooth was 0.300 mm.

Before treatment (24.10.30)

These photos are included with the patient’s consent,

and side effects may occur depending on the individual,

so please consult with the attending medical staff before proceeding with treatment.

Both sides of the left first front tooth were

0.514 mm and 0.262 mm, respectively.

Before treatment (24.10.30)

These photos are included with the patient’s consent,

and side effects may occur depending on the individual,

so please consult with the attending medical staff before proceeding with treatment.

The front side of the left second front tooth was set at 0.589 mm.

In particular, the right first and second front teeth were rotated,

so we carefully measured the amount of reduction to improve that area.

Before treatment (24.10.30)

These photos are included with the patient’s consent,

and side effects may occur depending on the individual,

so please consult with the attending medical staff before proceeding with treatment.

Also, the patient wanted a natural Gangnam teeth whitening result that would suit their face,

rather than teeth that looked too artificial and pure white.

Before treatment (24.10.30)

These photos are included with the patient’s consent,

and side effects may occur depending on the individual,

so please consult with the attending medical staff before proceeding with treatment.

So through consultation, we avoided overly noticeable colors

and adjusted the tone so it would appear slightly brighter than before.

In the end, we selected the W4 tone, which is three shades brighter than the original color,

to create a balance that looks bright and lively without being excessive.

We carry out personalized tooth design that takes into account the patient’s facial shape, lip line, and smile habits.

| 5. Minimal reduction is Make Dental Clinic’s standard |

The important thing in laminates is how little tooth structure is removed.

Once a tooth is damaged, it cannot be restored,

so preserving as much as possible is important.

That is why our clinic uses 3D digital dentistry

to analyze teeth precisely,

and sets minimal necessary reduction as our principle.

We accurately capture the inside of the mouth with a 3D scanner,

carefully identify each tooth’s thickness and angle,

and reduce unnecessary removal.

As a result, we can consider not only short-term beauty,

but also long-term health and function.

After treatment (24.11.05)

These photos are included with the patient’s consent,

and side effects may occur depending on the individual,

so please consult with the attending medical staff before proceeding with treatment.

| 6. A smile regained with confidence, and a changed day |

This is the photo taken immediately after the treatment,

after the laminate prosthetics were set in place.

After treatment (24.11.05)

These photos are included with the patient’s consent,

and side effects may occur depending on the individual,

so please consult with the attending medical staff before proceeding with treatment.

Not only did the overall color of the teeth become noticeably brighter,

but the front teeth that had been slightly rotated outward were also adjusted into a more balanced shape through the laminates.

Thanks to this, the tooth line visible when smiling became much softer and more harmonious,

and the overall impression also appeared more refined.

▼The power to change first impressions, focus on celebrity laminates▼

Before / After treatment (24.10.30 / 24.11.05)

These photos are included with the patient’s consent,

and side effects may occur depending on the individual,

so please consult with the attending medical staff before proceeding with treatment.

As in the case of the patient treated today,

Gangnam teeth whitening goes beyond simply making the teeth color brighter,

and greatly helps complete the overall smile line in a more harmonious

and attractive way.

That said, we do not recommend laminates unconditionally.

Even during consultation, we first accurately assess the patient’s dental condition

and explain various alternatives together.

If you are wondering, “Could I be a candidate too?”

we hope you’ll feel comfortable talking with Make Dental Clinic

and find together what treatment is truly needed.

Thank you.