常见问题
Scaling and polishing
Yes. Scaling and polishing can remove the surface level stain on you teeth ( eg: coffee stain, smoking stain, chlorhexidine stain)
Yes. Your teeth do appear brighter after removing the stain. However, if you want a better result that goes beyond your natural tooth colour, you will need a separate whitening treatment.
Dental scaling helps to remove tartar which you can't clean at home. By removing the tartar, it helps in preventing gum disease and bad breath.
Every 6 months for most people. More often (every 3–4 months) if you have gum disease, braces, or smoker.
No. Dental scaling is not harmful to your teeth when it’s done properly by a trained dental professional. The instruments used for scaling (ultrasonic or air polishing) are designed to remove tartar and plaque, without hurting your healthy teeth.
Whitening
Teeth whitening is a cosmetic dental procedure that lightens the natural colour of your teeth and removes stains or discoloration — making your smile look brighter and more attractive.
There are In-office whitening, internal bleaching and take- home kits.
In- office whitening is done by professional dentist with the use of 35% hydrogen peroxide which give you immediate result.
Internal bleaching is used in necrotic tooth which has been RCT-treated.
While for Home kits whitening, there will be custom-made tray with lower concentration of whitening gel. Result appears gradually after 1-2 weeks.
In- office whitening is done by professional dentist with the use of 35% hydrogen peroxide which give you immediate result.
Internal bleaching is used in necrotic tooth which has been RCT-treated.
While for Home kits whitening, there will be custom-made tray with lower concentration of whitening gel. Result appears gradually after 1-2 weeks.
Teeth whitening is safe when done correctly — especially under the supervision of a dentist.
However, like any dental procedure, it can have temporary side effect like teeth sensitivity, which usually fade in 2-3 days.
However, like any dental procedure, it can have temporary side effect like teeth sensitivity, which usually fade in 2-3 days.
Shade improvement differs from person to person. It is affected by your natural tooth colour, type of stain, method and product strength, and your care after whitening. However, it is safe to expect 4 to 5 shades improvement.
Express whitening: 6 months
Full treatment whitening: 1-1.5 years with proper maintenance.
Full treatment whitening: 1-1.5 years with proper maintenance.
ICON Resin Infiltration
ICON resin infiltration is a minimally invasive dental treatment used to treat early-stage tooth decay and white spot lesions without drilling or injections.
Fluorosis
Early decay- White spot enamel lesion
Hypocalcification of enamel (genetic)
Early decay- White spot enamel lesion
Hypocalcification of enamel (genetic)
It is stable and showed no significant colour changes in the long term.
Yes. ICON treatment does not influence the effectiveness of tooth whitening. With ICON treatment, resin is added in enamel, instead of replacing it. The remaining enamel will still be able to change colour. It is always advised to do teeth whitening before ICON treatment for better outcome.
Yes, it is possible to bond composite (filling) on ICON treated teeth. With ICON treatment, you can still preserve your natural tooth as much as possible.
