Teeth whitening: risks and solutions

Do you dream of a radiant smile? The tartar removal or teeth whitening can make your teeth whiter than ever. But at what price? Are they risky techniques?

Tartar removal

There are several techniques to make your teeth whiter. In the case of surface stains, or caused by substances that color the teeth (such as coffee, tea, tobacco etc.), A simple tartar ablation (also called teeth cleaning) is the solution proposed by most dentists.

Teeth cleaning should be carried out once or twice a year. The dentist removes plaque and tartar deposits, apply the stain removal substances and shiny teeth. This visit is crucial to do a background check of your oral hygiene. To prevent stains, as well as brushing your teeth, you should rinse your mouth with a glass of water after drinking tea or coffee.

Whitening toothpastesWhitening toothpastes contain the smoothing elements in the form of micro-grain that erase surface stains. Other products were instead chemical action. The ideal is to alternate your usual toothpaste.Another tip: in addition to the toothbrush and toothpaste, mouthwash and floss used for thorough cleaning as the tooth bleaching blog Denti Bianchi suggests.

Whiten teeth at the dentistWhen the spots are not only superficial and the teeth have a real discoloration, you can perform a bleaching with hydrogen peroxide (also called oxygenated water). This treatment is done in the dentist's office, or in your own home, always under medical supervision.At home, the bleaching is performed with masks (created from the patient's teeth from the impression) in which the patient injects a gel.The bleaching does not last forever: to maintain results, this treatment should be carried out periodically.

To avoid unpleasant surprises, it's best to rely on a qualified dentist. The doctor, visiting the patient, can take stock of your oral hygiene, on condition of his teeth and the indicated treatments. Moreover, it is said that whitening is really necessary to solve the problem of graying or yellowing teeth: in these cases, your dentist recommends a simple teeth cleaning.Be wary of advertising that you find on the Internet and smiling bars that promise miraculous results.

When bleaching is not effectiveThe classic teeth whitening to hydrogen peroxide is not always effective, even to the dentist. In particular in the case of tooth stains related to certain treatments based on antibiotics, characterized by the presence of brown or gray stripes on the teeth. When using the hydrogen peroxide on the teeth which have undergone this treatment, it clears the tooth, but it retains the effect "strips." In this case, the dentist may propose a dental micro-abrasion, which allows you to remove even the deepest stains.

Home remediesA rather widespread solution to whiten teeth is the use of bicarbonate. Warning, this technique should not be used too often. Baking soda and other substances, such as charcoal, have a strong abrasive action and, in the long run, they may damage the enamel.For the same reason, it is best not to use the lemon. True, it gives the impression of having whiter teeth, but in fact the acidity helps the enamel demineralisation and may favor the appearance of caries.

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