The beauty industry does not stand still. Today, you can become the owner of a snow-white smile without leaving your home. How not to get lost in the variety of whitening procedures and products? To understand the myths and facts helps the dentist, the host of the program “Doctor I …” on the channel “TV Center” Irina Pershina.
February 20 2014
Dentist Irina Pershina helps to understand the myths and facts about bleaching
Before thinking about whitening, you need to carry out ultrasonic cleaning, get rid of tartar and pigmented plaque. Otherwise, no whitening compound or laser will help you find the smile of your dreams. In addition, this procedure will save you a lot of trouble. Tartar is not just an external defect. This is a real problem for both gums and teeth. It cannot be removed with a toothbrush. And if the stone is not removed, gradually it will grow more and more, squeeze the gums and expose the roots of the teeth. Agree, this is much more unpleasant than going to clean. There is no contraindication to this procedure, but if you have hypersensitivity to your teeth, brush after your injection of a local anesthetic. Then there will be no discomfort.
You should not expect a super effect from whitening. Each tooth has its own whiteness reserve
If your goal is to say goodbye to pigmented plaque from coffee or cigarettes, you still need to remove tartar, but you don’t need to whiten your teeth. Take advantage of Airflow. This is a fairly simple and quick procedure. The doctor removes plaque using a machine that delivers a mixture of water, soda and various fragrances under pressure.
Are you going for a whitening procedure and are lost in the choice? Don’t worry, the effect will be the same. All whitening compounds are based on hydrogen peroxide. Magic trays, whitening strips, felt-tip pens, gels are just different ways of applying peroxide-based formulations. The only difference is in the “packaging” and in the catalyst. In one case, the catalyst is light – this is photobleaching, in the other – the laser, in the third – time.
This type of whitening is quite safe and effective. But if you have enamel defects, the gums are inflamed, the teeth are sensitive, the necks of the teeth are exposed, the procedure can aggravate the problem and deliver unpleasant sensations.
You should not expect a super effect from whitening. Each tooth has its own whiteness reserve. It depends on many factors. It is impossible to achieve one hundred percent in any case. And if after bleaching you continue to smoke, drink coffee and strong tea, the whiteness will quickly disappear.
If you need to quickly whiten your teeth, apply a whitening paste and hold for 2-3 minutes
It is very easy to recognize whitening paste on the counter. It must contain hydrogen peroxide or urea. Such a paste really works, but again, provided that there is no pigmented plaque and tartar on the teeth. There is also a second group of whitening pastes – containing abrasive particles. They clean the surface of the teeth well from dark plaque. However, it is better to select such a paste with your doctor. Only he, and not the seller or pharmacist, knows what type of teeth you have, what kind of enamel and color. Have you decided to use a whitening paste? Alternate it with hygienic or treatment-and-prophylactic. Whitening in the morning, in the evening, for example, a toothpaste for sensitive teeth. Such a duet is necessary to preserve the enamel. Whitening pastes contain aggressive ingredients that, together with plaque, erase enamel and make teeth hypersensitive. If the teeth are already sensitive, there is periodontal disease or periodontitis, there are defects of carious and non-carious origin, alas, the miracle paste is contraindicated for you.
GOLDEN RULES
In the evening, we brush our teeth to remove food debris and prevent bacteria from growing. In the morning – for a deodorant effect, as well as to refresh and invigorate. Brushing after every meal and carrying your toothbrush with you is kinky. As well as special rinses and toothbrushes. When there are no problems, these additional funds are useless. For example, brushes are only needed if you have braces or dentures. You should use dental floss after every meal, and it is better to prefer floss than wooden toothpicks, which injure the gums. If you find it inconvenient to use a floss, buy a dental floss – this is the same dental floss, but fixed in a special holder. Get an irrigator. This device, using a jet of water supplied under pressure, washes well those areas that the toothbrush cannot reach. And also it perfectly massages the gums. Chewing gum is also a useful thing. It does not protect from caries, but we must give it its due. Chewing gum for 5-10 minutes after eating will really cleanse your teeth of lunch debris.
BTW
1. Even if you don’t have dental problems, don’t be lazy. Visit your dentist every six months for prophylaxis.
2. You can use tooth powder only if your teeth are ceramic. The powder contains coarse abrasive particles that scratch and damage the enamel.
3. If you need to quickly whiten your teeth, apply whitening paste and hold for 2-3 minutes. Then brush your teeth. The smile will become brighter and the teeth will shine. Just don’t overuse this method. Use as a last resort.