Contents
- Rating of the top 10 effective and inexpensive pencils for whitening teeth according to KP
- How to choose a teeth whitening pencil
- Popular questions and answers
There are many teeth whitening pencils on the market today. You can find a remedy for 300 rubles, or you can find it for 3500 rubles. Manufacturers will promise an instant whitening effect in both cases. It should be noted that the maximum effect, which will be completely safe for teeth, can only be achieved by visiting a dentist and individually selecting a system for whitening.
Rating of the top 10 effective and inexpensive pencils for whitening teeth according to KP
1. My brilliant smile
The package contains three pencils with different compositions. The white pencil contains a whitening gel with 6% carbamide peroxide. The black pencil contains coconut oil and activated charcoal, it provides gentle whitening and strengthens the enamel. Blue pencil provides enamel remineralization. Two pencils are selected for a course of 14 days.
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2. Miradent Mirawhite
German whitening pencil that does not contain peroxide. At the same time, course use for two weeks will allow you to lighten the enamel up to 5 tones. Since there are no aggressive components in the composition, the pencil can be used pointwise or on certain teeth. This application will not give stains. Also, this pencil is great for people with sensitive teeth.
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3. Extreme Whitening Pen
Two-stage teeth whitening system at home. The set consists of two pencils, different in composition. After brushing the teeth, the No. 1 pencil is used first, and then the No. 2 pencil. Within 5 minutes, you must wait for both formulations to solidify, after which you need to rinse your mouth with clean water and continue to do your usual activities. Since there are two pencils, this allowed manufacturers to use the maximum amount of useful substances (mineralizers, bactericidal agents) that affect the enamel minimally.
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4. Biocosmetics White Kiss
Teeth whitening pencil containing 10% hydrogen peroxide. The manufacturer allows frequent use (up to 10 times a day). The recommended frequency is 2-3 times a day for a week. Do not forget that peroxide is very aggressive towards enamel. A nice bonus from a whitening pencil is menthol fresh breath.
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5. BLIQ From Vanessa
Whitening pencil with hydrogen peroxide. A Korean brand that has been a leader in enamel brightening for years. The manufacturer promises that after a course of procedures, you can achieve a stable whitening result by 4-5 tones. The active gel in the pencil is enough for a second course of clarification. You can buy such a pencil both in online stores and in cosmetic stores.
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6. Lanbena
Means with lemon-mint flavor, which effectively whitens teeth at home. The active substance in this pencil is carbamide peroxide. Whitening course – no more than 7 days. The pencil can be used in the morning and evening for best results (after consulting a dentist). In the future, you can use 1 time per week to maintain the result.
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7. Bright White
This pencil appeared on the market relatively recently, but has already been able to establish itself as an excellent tool for whitening teeth at home. The composition contains hydrogen peroxide, which provides lightening of the enamel. This pencil is not suitable for people with sensitive teeth. You can use it once or twice a day for maximum results. The course is not more than 14 days.
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8. Global White
A pencil that has a pleasant mint flavor. This nice addition will make your breath fresh even without brushing your teeth. In addition to hydrogen peroxide, which provides whitening, the pencil contains other substances that provide a wider range of possibilities, for example, xylitol – has a bactericidal effect in the oral cavity. The pencil can be used up to two times a day, with a course of no more than 14 days.
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9. Whitening Pen от Yotuel
Yotuel has been providing oral care products since 1995. The whitening stick provides instant whitening of stains after eating due to the content of 10% carbamide peroxide. Additionally, the composition includes xylitol, fluorine and carbomer. You can use a pencil 2-3 times a day, but not more than 14 days. A second course of whitening can be carried out only after six months.
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10. Luxury White
Means for whitening teeth, which has in its composition not only a brightening component (carbamide peroxide), but also a fluorine-containing complex, which strengthens the enamel. The use of a pencil should be coursework, followed by the obligatory use of conventional hygienic toothpastes with a low degree of abrasiveness (to prevent even more damage to the enamel).
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How to choose a teeth whitening pencil
The selection of a whitening pencil should be entrusted to the dentist. This is necessary, since the active substance that is included in the composition has a very aggressive effect on the enamel and can lead to irreparable changes.
Basic rules that will help you choose the most effective and least traumatic teeth whitening pencil:
- the percentage of the active substance (hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide) must be indicated, the choice should be made in favor of a lower concentration. This will not give an instant visible effect, but will not cause serious damage to the enamel;
- additional substances (fluorine, xylitol, activated carbon) are an advantage and allow the enamel to recover;
- it is better to buy a pencil in a professional store, so there is less risk of falling for a fake;
- you should not buy cheap pencils, as they usually contain the simplest substances that cannot bring any benefit.
The whitening pencil is not a substitute for professional whitening by a dentist.
Popular questions and answers
We have discussed important issues related to the use of teeth whitening pencils with dentist Tatiana Ignatova.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of teeth whitening pencils?
• simple use;
• you can take it with you and use it at work, at a party;
• fresh breath after some pencils.
Disadvantages:
• sensitivity of teeth increases;
• appearance of stains is possible;
• visible effect only after a course of procedures;
• after applying the composition, you need to keep your mouth open for 5 minutes;
• possible development of an allergic reaction.
How long does a teeth whitening pencil last?
Are there any contraindications for using teeth whitening pencils?
• age less than 18 years;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• allergic reaction to substances in the composition of the pencil;
• caries;
• inflammatory processes of the oral cavity;
• violation of the integrity of the enamel;
• the presence of a seal;
• conducting a course of chemotherapy.