Your nearest dentist can easily take care of beautiful, white teeth. The fashion for a “Hollywood” smile continues. White teeth look elegant, aesthetic and healthy, although in reality the color of the teeth does not determine whether our teeth are healthy or not. There are many truths and myths surrounding the teeth whitening process. So we present the truths and correct the myths.
The truth about teeth whitening:
- It is true that teeth whitening can cause pain. This is especially true for people with sensitive gums. However, in many offices there are gels available that effectively minimize this pain. Before the whitening procedure, you should find out whether the office has the appropriate resources. Even if we have noticed problems with excessive gum sensitivity, this procedure may not be very pleasant.
- It is true that anyone can whiten their teeth. Of course, the whitening effect depends on the individual properties of the enamel, the degree of its discoloration that we want to get rid of and the natural color of our teeth. Most often, with the help of a special color template, the possible color is selected.
Teeth whitening myths:
- The effect of white teeth remains permanently after the first whitening. Not true. Treatments need to be repeated from time to time because whitening does not prevent the formation of discoloration related to our diet and does not completely eliminate the causes of the yellowish color of the enamel. In order for a snow-white smile to dazzle everyone for a long time, you must carefully take care of oral hygiene and follow the dentist’s recommendations. This procedure is repeated from time to time depending on the method and means used.
- Teeth whitening products available in drugstores are a XNUMX% safe alternative to professional whitening at the dentist’s office. Not true. It should always be remembered that all tooth whitening preparations used inconsistently with the manufacturer’s or dentist’s recommendations may expose us to unpleasant effects. For example: Whitening toothpastes intended for smokers may contain finely ground pumice. Such a substance, when used frequently, causes the destruction of the enamel surface, impurities adhere to the teeth more easily, which promotes the development of caries. On the other hand, trays and whitening strips can weaken the enamel, making it more susceptible to bacteria that can develop. There is a high risk that we will not read the leaflet and we will not follow the relevant procedures for using the preparation.
- Bleaching teeth significantly weakens the enamel. Not true. The currently used agents used as directed do not affect the enamel.