Chemical teeth whitening

The author of the article:

Anastasia Vorontsova

Today, teeth whitening has gained great popularity.

You can whiten your teeth with professional or home whitening.

Professional methods include mechanical and chemical tooth whitening.

Mechanical clarification of the teeth is carried out using ultrasound or using the Air Flow technique.

As a result, the teeth are cleaned of tartar and soft plaque.
Very often professional brushing is enough to lighten your teeth.

Chemical whitening is the use of active chemicals that can restore teeth to their natural whiteness and initial shine.

Dentists have been using this method for many years. Currently, there are many methods to make teeth snow-white.

Professional methods

The most popular methods of chemical whitening are zoom technology and laser teeth whitening.

Their use is effective in the case of an acquired enamel color change, as a result of which the appearance of the teeth becomes unaesthetic.

This can occur when stained with food coloring and as a result of exposure to tobacco smoke.

But the methods have a number of contraindications:

Poor hygiene of the oral cavity.
Hypersensitivity of tooth enamel.
The presence of periodontal disease and caries.
Patient under the age of 16 years.
Presence of orthodontic structures in the mouth.
The state of pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding.
Exposure of the root of the tooth.
The presence of allergic reactions to any of the components of the whitening gel.

How is

Before the procedure, the teeth are polished using a special paste.

Whitening is carried out in several stages:

The teeth are insulated from saliva.
Along the edge of the gums is applied a tool that protects them from chemicals.
A whitening gel is applied to the teeth, which contains hydrogen peroxide (or its analogues) with a concentration of about 30%.
A special light lamp or laser beam is directed to the teeth, which helps to activate the gel. As a result of oxygen evolution, pigments are broken down and teeth are brightened.

The duration of the procedure depends on the technique, but is carried out in one medical appointment.

The bleaching result is visible immediately after the procedure. Teeth whiten in several tones.

Before and after the procedure, remineralizing therapy is carried out with preparations containing calcium and fluorine, which restore the structure of enamel.

Chemical lightening at home

To maintain the effect, dentists recommend home whitening.

After taking the plaster casts, the dentist makes a mouthpiece from a special plastic material and gives the patient a whitening gel.
Gel caps are worn overnight or worn during the day for several hours, depending on whitening technology.
Apply them for at least ten days and no more than a month.

Harm

The chemical bleaching method is safe, but not harmless.

This is due to the difficulties in selecting a dose of the gel individually for each patient. At home, the dentist cannot control the entire process.

As a result, complications such as:

Increased tooth sensitivity.
Irritation of the oral mucosa.

Video: “Chemical teeth whitening”

Efficiency

Before proceeding with chemical whitening, the dentist must warn the patient that the result of the procedure may disappoint him.

This can happen in the following cases:

If the teeth are affected by fluorosis.
In the presence of fillings or restorations.

To consolidate the result, for several days after bleaching, doctors do not recommend smoking or consuming drinks with a coloring effect.

Cost

The cost of chemical tooth whitening depends on the region, the status of the clinic and the technology used.

Methodology	Prices (rub.)
Photo whitening (one procedure)	4500
Laser whitening (one session)	8500
Professional toothbrushing	2000
Tooth fluoridation	1000
Home Whitening Course	4000

Reviews

I always wanted to have a snow-white smile. Before the procedure, they did a professional cleaning and put seals. The color of the fillings was chosen so that they corresponded to the future shade of the teeth. We performed laser whitening and recommended that teeth whitening be continued with a cap to maintain the effect. Now my dream has come true, I have beautiful teeth. To preserve the whiteness effect, on the advice of the dentist, in order to preserve tooth enamel, periodically conduct gentle whitening at home.
After chemical teeth whitening, I was unsatisfied with the result. Teeth bleached unevenly. Brown and white spots appeared on them. I went to the doctor who performed the procedure and he said that within a month this will all go away and the tooth will get uniform staining. Now I'm waiting for changes.
For the fifth year in a row I spend teeth whitening. I have to repeat the procedure so often because I really like coffee. Over the course of a year, enamel darkens in two or three tones. After the last procedure, the sensitivity of the teeth sharply increased.
After the carried out cabinet bleaching, I was very pleased with the result. It was not painful during or after the procedure. The teeth brightened in several tones. The procedure is not cheap, but it was worth it.