Teeth whitening at home

July 6, 2013

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History shows that about teeth whitening people began to think about 150 years ago. Even at the end of the nineteenth century, attempts were made to bleach the teeth by means of oxalic acid. Then there were the descriptions of the methods of teeth whitening with calcium hypochlorite   and hydrogen peroxide .

Currently, it is possible to undergo the process of whitening teeth professionals. But not always a person can find time and money for such a procedure. Therefore alternative in this case is teeth whitening folk remedies at home.

Why do I need to whiten your teeth?

Whiten teeth necessary if they darken due to several reasons. First of all, the teeth change color with age, as the enamel becomes thinner with age and becomes more transparent. In addition, dark stained teeth under the influence of those products that a person uses in food every day. This tea, coffee, red wine, berries and others. Dentists are advised to drink beverages as much as possible, under the influence of which darkened teeth through a straw.

Teeth become yellow under the action of the tobacco smoke. Antibiotics - tetracycline   It may also cause darkening of the teeth . In addition, the teeth can change color as a result of an excess of fluoride in foods consumed in childhood. This problem sometimes is a consequence of heredity, genetic and systemic diseases.

But before you learn how to whiten your teeth at home, you must take into account that there are categories of people who have such manipulations can not be carried out regularly. Do not get involved in such procedures to those who have teeth have a high sensitivity. In this case, how to safely restore the color of your teeth, you should definitely consult with your dentist. Tooth whitening procedure is not necessary to practice to those who have front teeth seals   or crown . When tooth enamel is exposed to a number of tools to quickly bleached, the color of fillings and crowns do not change. As a consequence, they will look much darker than the rest of the teeth.

Also, do not carry out teeth whitening at whom enamel gray instead of yellow hue. This color can be a consequence of the presence of internal stains. To understand what shade of teeth takes place, is sufficient to compare it with a white sheet of paper. If the enamel gray color, about how you can get rid of this problem, should decide a doctor.

Professional teeth whitening methods

The most effective and safe teeth whitening can be performed in a specialized dental clinic, using professional methods. Testimonials show that it is in this case the result is stored the longest. Initially, the doctor will examine and suggest what kind of whitening system is suitable in each case optimally. In addition, most patients come from the fact how much the teeth whitening.

Oxygen bleaching   - A popular method, which is based on the use of   Carbamide peroxide . This method is suitable for patients with hypersensitivity of tooth enamel. Applied to the surface of teeth special gel containing carbamide peroxide. Next to accelerate the process used light support (halogen lamp) or laser.

Cleaning and teeth whitening can be performed using a mouth guard (similar to the one used in boxing). Doctor makes it individually, after which the cap is filled with a special gel to whiten. Duration of wearing a mouth guard is dependent on the sensitivity of the enamel. As a rule, every day you need to wear the mouthpiece for several hours, and after two weeks the patient achieved an effective whitening. However, when using this method is often substantially increases the sensitivity of teeth, gingival irritation appears.

Determine which teeth whitening is better, you should pay special attention to the strips, which should be pasted directly on the teeth. This method is more convenient, but it is worth considering that the gaps between the teeth can be bleached worse. You can whiten your teeth and using a gel that is applied to the teeth brushed and freezes them. The result in this case appears approximately two weeks procedures. There is also a special rapid method - special sticks with a gel that can be used to lighten the dark traces of coffee or tobacco. But such a pronounced pigmentation gel does not eliminate.

Precautions should relate to a method of bleaching, which manages more cheaply. These are special toothpastes with whitening effect. If the composition of the paste have any abrasive, it only removes plaque, and therefore a constant application may adversely affect the sensitivity. There are also professional paste, which have chemical influence. They are less harmful to the enamel, since the structure is cleaved directly plaque. Meanwhile, more than a month they can not be used.

Laser Teeth Whitening

Laser whitening - Is carried out by acting on the tooth enamel laser. Before the procedure, teeth are treated with a special compound. During such an influence on bleaching pigments, which are located deep in the tissues. Reviews indicate that laser whitening provides uniform color and does not increase the sensitivity of the teeth. But in the process of selection techniques the patient should pay attention not only for its cost. Whatever the price of such a procedure, in particular, must take into account contraindications. Laser whitening is not recommended for children and adolescents, and pregnant women. Do not use laser whitening for people with severe general diseases. Also, it is not carried out those who wear braces, patients with artificial fillings or crowns on the front teeth, people with periodontal disease and caries .

However, the method is considered safe and effective, and allows for short time painlessly obtain a good result. Besides laser beam strengthens the teeth and thus fix the result for several years. How much does this procedure, the doctor said after the inspection.

Photobleaching teeth

Another popular procedure used to improve the color of teeth - photobleaching teeth . The basis of this method of bleaching - gel using 35% hydrogen peroxide and a catalyst which are mixed immediately before the procedure. Further, exposure to light is carried out to activate the reaction. As a consequence, the effect of heat speeds up the whitening process. One procedure is continued for about one hour. If review of patients, it can be concluded that one session is usually sufficient for obtaining a good result. However, it is also possible repetition of photobleaching. It is now widely used whitening system BEYOND Polus, allowing us to obtain the best results in 20 minutes. However, before the procedure, the patient must necessarily pass a detailed medical examination and correct all the flaws - cavities, cracks, gum disease.

In the application of photobleaching the main side effect is an increased likelihood of overheating the pulp in prolonged exposure to light. Therefore, this procedure should be conducted by specialists with experience.

Teeth whitening at home

I wish to have a white smile often enough practice teeth whitening at home. Without visiting the dentist can apply a special system of home teeth whitening, the principle of which recalls the influence of professional whitening. Special White light system involves the use of two-component gel which visibly whitens teeth.

You can try to change the color of teeth and home remedies. Many home recipes whitening teeth include hydrogen peroxide. Please be aware that a high concentration of peroxide whitens teeth more effectively. However, when using hydrogen peroxide house must remember that in contact with hydrogen peroxide in pulp tooth sensitivity may significantly increase. As the reviews, side effects when using this drug is also a burning sensation and pain of the gums. In order to achieve a certain result, peroxide should be used for several weeks on a regular basis. Peroxide is also recommended to mix with soda.

To make peroxide teeth whitening, teeth should be cleaned by dipping into a solution of a toothbrush or cotton swab to wipe the teeth with hydrogen peroxide. Swallow this medication can not be in any case. Bleaching the teeth with peroxide, after the procedure should be very carefully rinse your mouth.

In use, the process of peroxide oxidation. Such a reaction is gradually destroys tooth enamel, so this procedure should not be held too frequently. And those who have a high sensitivity of the teeth, and there are also some problems with the condition of the gums, this method is better not to apply.

At home, often used another method - teeth whitening soda. This procedure may be carried out in the same way as the peroxide bleaching: soda is applied to a toothbrush or a cotton swab, teeth are thoroughly cleaned. Note, however, that, returning the color of teeth using baking soda, you can quickly lose the top layer of enamel. Therefore, to clean your teeth with baking soda is not more than once a week.

There are other recipes for whitening agents. You can prepare a mixture of baking soda and lemon, as well as soda and strawberries, which also has bleaching properties. But such means attenuate the enamel which leads to increased sensitivity. Moreover, the frequent use of this method can lead to bleeding gums.

Soda is safe for health. Yet before it applied for whitening, dentists advise to strengthen the teeth and gums. It is necessary to review the diet and to include as many products containing fluorine   and calcium . It is useful to periodically use for daily toothbrushing toothpaste containing fluoride. If you hold such preliminary preparation, the side effects of bleaching soda will be less noticeable.

By the way, the strawberries also have whitening agents. One can prepare mashed berries and used for brushing. But after such a procedure is necessary to immediately brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste, because the strawberries contain sugar. Dentists are also advised to eat apples, which also provide easy lighting surface of the teeth.

Another method of whitening at home - the use of wood ash. It contains potassium hydroxide Whitening the teeth surface. But the ash can not be used often, as the enamel it affects not the best way.

There are special recipes for whitening toothpastes, which includes several components. For example, to prepare the whitening toothpaste, it is necessary to mix the soda, salt, hydrogen peroxide and conventional dentifrice.