Agree that it is fun to communicate with a friendly and smiling person. And if his smile is snow-white, then this communication is pleasantly doubled, because her lucky owners, as a rule, are confident in themselves. And people who are convinced of their attractiveness are more communicative and easier to make friends.
Unfortunately, not always the smile given to us by nature falls under the definition of "Hollywood". The influence of negative factors changes the color of the teeth not for the better.
These include:
- tar of tobacco;
- tea and coffee;
- berries of blackberries and black currant;
- some food;
- drugs containing tetracycline.
Today there is no problem to whiten your teeth. There are different methods, both home and teeth whitening in dental offices.
Is tooth whitening harmful?
This is a rather controversial issue. Dentists recommend only in extreme cases to conduct this procedure. Since some kinds of teeth whitening weaken the tooth enamel. Bleaching preparations contain different peroxides, and it is clear that their effect on the structure of the enamel can not but leave consequences.
Modern methods are designed for soft impact. And experts say that if you do not abuse tooth whitening, then it will not bring harm.
Clinical whitening of teeth
The procedure is carried out in a dental clinic. The doctor fences off the oral mucosa, then applies a special whitening gel. After 15 - 20 minutes the product is washed off. After 3 - 4 times the procedure is repeated, the bleaching process is completed.
Laser teeth whitening
The most expensive, but also the safest and most effective method is laser teeth whitening. The procedure is to cover the teeth with a special compound that secretes oxygen under the influence of a laser. As a result, bleaching occurs. And with proper care in the future, the result will please you for many years.
After teeth whitening, you can not use coffee, chocolate, or other brightly colored drinks and food.
Effects of teeth whitening
Side effects of teeth whitening at home:
- getting on mucous, clarifying gel can cause irritation;
- teeth become more sensitive to hot and cold.
Having found out the symptoms, you should stop the bleaching process and contact the dentist. After the whitening of teeth in the clinic, there may be increased susceptibility to cold and hot food. But using a special toothpaste containing fluoride it can be reduced.
Contraindications for laser teeth whitening
- Pregnant and lactating women are contraindicated. Persons under the age of 18 years, due to the not formed optimal thickness of dental tissues, laser teeth whitening is also not recommended.
- Components contained in the whitening gel can cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, with individual intolerance of the constituents, bleaching should be avoided. In diseases of the oral cavity, wearing braces from the procedure is also better to abstain.
- Do not advise to carry out the process of teeth whitening with a large number of seals, due to the fact that the composite materials do not change their color. And if you are going to do the bleaching procedure, then after it you have to re-fill teeth.
Naturally, before you start teeth whitening, you should visit the dentist so that he has sanitized the oral cavity.
And if you decide on this procedure, it is certainly better to use the services of professionals than to whiten your teeth by some means yourself.