Teeth whitening in a dental clinic today is one of the expensive procedures.

Not every person has professional whitening available.

In order to make the smile snow-white it is not at all necessary to consult a doctor.

To carry out teeth whitening with the help of drugs developed by dentists can be done at home. If you follow the instructions for whitening, you can get an excellent effect.

One of the whitening products used independently at home is a tooth whitening gel.

• Together with the gel, transparent mouthguards are used.
• They may be standard, but it is best to order them from your dentist.
• Using an individual mouthguard, the procedure will be more effective and safe.

How to apply

The method of application of the gel is described in detail in the accompanying instructions.

• As a rule, in the evening before going to bed, the gel is gently applied to the mouthguards, after which they are put on the teeth and left until morning.
• To whiten your teeth in several tones, you need to carry out from five to fourteen procedures.
• The duration of the whitening effect is often up to six months.

It should be noted that the gel does not affect the shade of fillings and artificial crowns.

Is gel application safe

The main active ingredient of all bleaching preparations is concentrated hydrogen peroxide.

• With its help, it is possible to eliminate stains from coffee, tea, tobacco, red wine, etc. from the surface of the teeth.
• After the first gel application procedure, you can already notice the positive results.
• And as a result of several procedures, you can whiten your teeth in several shades.
• It is important to consider that in home whitening products, the concentration of hydrogen peroxide can vary significantly and range from 4% to 7.5%. Therefore, the time of exposure to the teeth is individual for each drug.
• If, as a whitening component, the gel contains carbamide peroxide (10-15%), then such a tool is less active and more safe for tooth enamel. The principle of action of hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide is the same. When the product comes into contact with tooth enamel, active oxygen is released and, as a result, enamel bleaches.
• The presence of abrasive substances (for example, soda) in the preparation can lead to thinning of enamel.
• Acids contained in the whitening gel can have a negative effect on tooth enamel. As a result, tooth sensitivity may increase.

Before whitening teeth with a gel, it is important to consult your dentist. Only a doctor can correctly assess the condition of tooth enamel.

Benefits of Using Whitening Gel

• In a short time, you can carry out high-quality teeth whitening. Capa can be left overnight, which will save time during the procedure.
• There are gels whose exposure to the teeth is only a few minutes.

Contraindications

Teeth whitening is contraindicated:

• Persons under the age of 16.
• Pregnant women.
• Patients suffering from periodontal disease, caries.
• The presence of defects in enamel.
• When wearing bracket systems. As a result, teeth whitening will be uneven.

Disadvantages of using

Most of the negative effects of drugs are associated with ignoring contraindications for use and their misuse.

• With enamel defects, tooth sensitivity may increase.
• If the gel enters the mucous membranes of the oral cavity - their irritation and even a burn.
• In the presence of individual intolerance to one of the components of the drug, a manifestation of allergy is possible.

What are

Currently, studies have not yet been completed regarding the search for the most convenient way to use the gel in the composition of bleaching preparations.

To date, the following have already been developed:

• Means that are used in conjunction with caps.
• Pencil gel - a tool that can be used several times a day, practically, being anywhere.

In the near future, manufacturers are ready to create a gel that can replace the use of toothpaste. It will be possible to use such a tool not constantly, but in courses.

The most popular gels are currently the following brands of gels:

• ExpertWhitening is one of the effective whitening products. The tool is available with varying degrees of hydrogen peroxide concentration. The most powerful gels have a concentration of 44%.
• Smile4You is an expensive tool for giving teeth whiteness. The high cost of funds easily pays off. It lasts for at least two hundred uses and mouthguards are attached to the gel.
• Opalescence gels are most commonly used by dentists. They have a different concentration level, which makes it possible to whiten teeth for patients, taking into account the characteristics of the thickness of the enamel.
• The amount of Colgate gel is designed for use within one year. After two weeks of use, a tangible result is noticeable.
• Gel Day White Excel ACP has a quick tooth whitening effect. To achieve the results, nine procedures are enough. Available in various concentrations, which determines the effectiveness and cost of the drug.
• Pola Day differs from other products in that it has an antibacterial effect and prevents the formation of plaque.
• Means from Lumibrite are classified as cheap. The procedure takes about three minutes. But after 14 daily procedures, the teeth become whiter.

Cost

Gel mark	Prices (rub.)
Expert whitening	from 1000
Pola day	450-500
Oplescence	from 400
Colgate	900
Day White Excel ACP	from 450
White light	500

 

Reviews

• I love coffee very much, and therefore my teeth require constant whitening. I ordered gel on the Internet to make my teeth white. After the first procedure, the teeth brightened. The result appeared after twelve procedures. The teeth are white and there is no discomfort.
• She bleached her teeth at home with a gel. After applying the gel, the sensitivity of enamel sharply increased and teeth ached. I did not notice the bleaching effect.
• After teeth whitening with gel, my gums inflamed and my teeth ached. There was no special effect. The dentist warned that such means should be used carefully.

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