[Office Whitening] For those who are not comfortable with pain? Features, advantages, and disadvantages of “Beyond” introduced in our clinic

Hello, this is Sachi Dental Clinic in Shiba Park/Mita! Today, we will explain in detail about “Whitening”, a treatment that is chosen by many patients at our clinic.

“I want to whiten my teeth, but I’m afraid of the pain…” “I want to whiten my teeth quickly because I don’t have much time until the event.”
For those who want to know, we offer office whitening “Beyond Whitening”.

What is “Beyond Whitening,” developed to match Japanese teeth?

Our clinic uses the “Beyond” system as a whitening agent and irradiation device for office whitening. Actually, this Beyond is known as a “system developed to match the tooth quality of Japanese people.” Why is it “for Japanese people”?

It is said that Japanese teeth have the following characteristics compared to those of Westerners.

• Thin enamel (the white layer on the surface of the tooth)
• Therefore, it is easy to become sensitive to the stimulation of drugs

In the past, when using powerful whitening agents made overseas, many people felt “tingling” or “pain.” Therefore, Beyond uses a special filter to cut “heat” and “ultraviolet rays.” This can reduce the stimulation to the teeth and efficiently whiten the teeth.
In other words, it can be said that this whitening is tailored to the needs of Japanese people who “want to whiten their teeth firmly, but want to reduce pain as much as possible.”

Three benefits of Beyond Whitening

1. Easy to feel the effect in a short period of time

The biggest feature of office whitening is that you can use high-concentration drugs exclusively for dental clinics. Although there are individual differences, many people can feel the tone up even with one treatment. Therefore, it is also recommended as a last-minute treatment before events with fixed deadlines, such as “I want to be ready for my wedding next month” or “I want to be beautiful by the time of the reunion.”
*If you want to fix the whiteness more, we recommend that you receive the treatment twice in a row.

2. Pain-conscious design (less likely to stain)

As mentioned above, by passing halogen light through a special filter, we suppress “heat” that easily damages the dental pulp (tooth nerve). It is characterized by the fact that even those who have the image that “whitening = painful” can receive it relatively relaxed. *It may stain depending on the condition of your mouth, such as hypersensitivity.

3. Can be whitened without shaving teeth

Unlike dentures (such as ceramics), there is no need to shave your healthy teeth. The power of the drug decomposes the stain and brings out the original whiteness or more transparency.

Disadvantages and points to keep in mind

It is important to receive the treatment after fully understanding not only the advantages but also the disadvantages.

There is color fading (regression)
Whiteness does not last forever. The color will gradually return depending on your diet and lifestyle. You can maintain the whiteness for a long time by using it in combination with “home whitening” that you do at home (dual whitening).

The effect varies from person to person
Some people are more likely to become whiter and take longer depending on the original tooth color and quality. Also, fillings will not become whiter with whitening.

Dietary restrictions after treatment
It is easy to stain immediately after the treatment. It is necessary to refrain from drinking and eating dark-colored foods (coffee, curry, wine, etc.) for about 24 hours.

About treatment overview, risks, and costs

We clearly state the costs and risks so that you can receive treatment with confidence at our clinic.

• Treatment details:
  A method of applying a high concentration whitening agent to the tooth surface at a dental clinic and irradiating it with special light to whiten the teeth.
• Main risks/side effects:
  Temporary hypersensitivity (symptoms of teeth staining) may occur due to drug stimulation. It usually subsides in a few hours to a few days.
  People with acatalasemia, pregnant/breastfeeding women, and people with photosensitivity cannot receive the treatment.
  Depending on the tooth quality, such as tetracycline teeth (discolored teeth), the effect may be difficult to appear.
• Cost (free medical treatment):
  Office whitening (1 time): 27,500 yen (tax included)
  [Great set plan] We also offer great set plans for those who want to fix the whiteness more or want to use home whitening together. Please feel free to contact our staff for details.
  *A consultation fee may be charged separately. In addition, since examination and diagnosis are required for whitening treatment, it will be guided at the time of the second visit or later.

Beyond Whitening is recommended for these people

• Those who want to whiten their teeth urgently before a wedding or event
• Those who have had painful experiences with whitening in the past
• Those who cannot continue steady care at home (home whitening)

Office whitening is a whitening that is easy for first-timers to try. If you are wondering, “Will my teeth turn white?” or “I’m worried about staining,” please contact Sachi Dental Clinic first.
We will check the condition of your mouth and propose the best plan.