Since ancient times, people have whitened their teeth. Then they used a file for grinding, nitric acid. For modern man these methods can show wild. For many centuries, dentists have experienced a huge number of different chemical methods and drugs, trying to find the best way to whiten their teeth. At present, teeth whitening can be done professionally in a dental clinic, or at home.
In the clinic, this procedure lasts rather quickly from 30 minutes to 1 hour, and the home method can last from 2 days to a couple of months.
At a home method the special cast of a teeth - kappa and a special bleaching gel is used. Kappa at home is filled with gel and dresses on the teeth for several hours a day or at night. The duration of the course lasts from three days to one month. The longer the course, the more effective the whitening. The result, of course, is not as long as from professional whitening, but this method is easy and simple to use. The professional methods of bleaching include: chemical bleaching, laser and ultrasound bleaching.
The qualitative procedure of teeth whitening depends on many factors. These include the professionalism of a dentist who conducts this procedure and the features of the structure of the jaw and teeth of a person.
But, unfortunately, teeth whitening in the dental clinic is an expensive procedure. Usually the dentist tries to explain to the patient who came to do the bleaching, the consequences of whitening. Also now, special computer programs can design and visually show the future result.
Many patients, as a rule, try to achieve visible results in the shortest possible time. If a person abuses products containing a large number of dyes, such as coffee, strong tea, then the color of the enamel changes only on the surface. In this case, the bleaching process will stretch for about six weeks. If you are a smoker, then this procedure will take about three months.
Most often, teeth that have been bleached begin to darken after a certain period of time. Therefore, the course of bleaching should be repeated after 2-3 years. As a rule, each subsequent procedure is shorter than the previous one.
Now whitening toothpastes are being sold in pharmacies and cosmetics stores. The composition of pastes includes enzymes and abrasives, which contribute to clarifying and the top layer of enamel teeth. Dentists do not advise the use of such pastes for a long time, since after a long period of use, the sensitivity of the teeth may increase. Toothpaste, of course, gives some result, but to achieve truly bright and clean white teeth is possible only in a professional way. Cheap toothpastes with the effect of whitening does not give absolutely no result. To achieve a visible result, you need to buy a more expensive paste. When choosing pastes or gels for teeth whitening in the pharmacy, purchase funds on a natural basis and have proven themselves in the market.
Teeth whitening, are there any side effects?
In some cases, you may experience such serious consequences that you just need to complete the whitening process at home. However, such effects occur infrequently. If you notice something like this, then, as soon as possible, contact your dentist. When you whiten your teeth at home, you may notice that they become more sensitive to heat and cold. As a rule, such feelings, deliver discomfort and last 2-4 days and disappear as soon as you complete the complete bleaching process. The following side effect of this procedure at home is strong irritation and redness of the gums. This happens because the whitening gel is directly on the gums, which causes irritation. This indicates that the remedy does not suit you. You need to see a doctor, so that he will replace you with a whitening agent.
What are the side effects of professional dental whitening? Substances used by dentists when whitening teeth are very corrosive and can irritate cheeks or gums. During this procedure, the dentist tries to isolate the client's teeth with the help of a special rubber pad. The person will experience increased sensitivity of the teeth throughout the whitening procedure of the teeth. It depends on it, how long the procedure will take and stop it if the client experiences very strong discomfort.
After bleaching is completed, side effects may appear.
This is the increased sensitivity of teeth to cold and hot food. It can be reduced with the help of special toothpastes that contain fluoride. The client can also experience toothache. If possible, take an anti-inflammatory or analgesic before the tooth whitening procedure.
Attention!!! If you decide to conduct a professional procedure, ask your doctor for a dentist if it is not contraindicated to you. Bleaching is not possible for patients with diabetes mellitus, neuropsychic diseases, people who have cancer, caries, periodontal disease, allergies to the substances used during the procedure. Also it is not recommended to do it recommended to people who wear braces, pregnant and lactating women, children who are under 16 years old.