Today, teeth whitening is a fairly popular service, as snow-white teeth are one of the determining criteria for the attractiveness of a smile.

Currently, there are two ways of professional teeth whitening: home and office.

Dentist whitening is more expensive than home methods.

Cabinet whitening has a significant advantage, like obtaining results in one medical appointment.

But reviews about tooth whitening are somewhat controversial.

• Some patients find that professional whitening is safer.
• Another group of patients, on the contrary, prefer home-based methods to give teeth whiteness.

Reviews

• I always bleached my teeth with home methods, as a result of which I damaged the enamel and was treated for a very long time. Finally I decided on whitening, but already professional. The dentist advised to whiten the teeth with a laser. Before the procedure, a cleaning of plaque and stones was prescribed. After professional cleansing, I felt discomfort, which passed in the morning. The next day I had to bleach. The dentist said that only teeth that are visible to others should be whitened. First, the mouth was fixed, then some composition was applied to the teeth, after which they held the laser for about 5 minutes. I did not feel pain. Then the laser was removed and after 15 minutes everything was repeated anew. After the procedure, I was forbidden for some time to use products that can stain enamel. The dentist said that the procedure can be repeated in a week to lighten the teeth a few more tones. After 10 days, I came for a second procedure. I was satisfied with the results, my teeth became white, I do not notice the increased sensitivity of the enamel. I follow the doctor’s instructions.
• I have long wanted to change the color of my teeth. My girlfriend professionally bleached her teeth a couple of years ago. The result inspired me, and I decided to follow her example. I chose laser teeth whitening. The dentist said that six upper and the same lower teeth bleached. It turned out that initially my teeth were not the yellowest, but still it would be necessary to bleach in two stages. On the eve of the procedure, my teeth were cleaned from tartar and soft plaque. Before the start of teeth whitening, I was warned that some soreness was possible. Next, they applied a remedy to the gums that protects them from the ingestion of burning gel applied to my teeth. They put on safety glasses and performed a procedure that lasted an average of half an hour, including breaks. As a result, it was all over, and it was necessary to undergo another bleaching procedure in a few days. After the first procedure, the root of the teeth remained the same color, but the doctor said that soon the shade of the teeth will even out. The procedure was painful enough, but the result was worth it.After a couple of days on the surface of the tooth, I found a white coating, which upset me a little. But, to my joy, after a week, he gradually disappeared, and the color of the roots was equal to the color of enamel. After some time, the whiteness of the teeth became less pronounced, but in general, the result is good. Three months passed, the whiteness decreased, but, compared with the teeth of those around them, they are an order of magnitude whiter.

• I learned about zoom six years ago and managed to use it twice. I believe that this is one of the most effective and safe methods of exposure to enamel. A gel of a special composition was applied to the surface of my teeth, and then in several passes they were exposed to light with a certain wavelength, which prevents the bone tissue from overheating. The first time I bleached, I was afraid for the consequences for my teeth. After the procedure, there was no increase in the sensitivity of the enamel, nor any discomfort. The teeth brightened in four shades. Therefore, four years after the first procedure, I agreed to re-whitening. If after the procedure you strictly follow the recommendations of the dentist, then the effect will last a long time. After bleaching, you can use individually made mouthguards and gel, with which you can fix the whitening effect.
• Unfortunately, my teeth were not as white as I would like. After contacting the dentist, she faced a choice: veneers or whitening. More attracted to the idea of ​​conducting safe whitening using modern zoom technology. Before the procedure, an oral cavity was prepared: they treated caries and removed plaque. The procedure took a little more than an hour. A rotary expander was inserted into the mouth to protect the lips. Then, cotton swabs were placed around the perimeter of the mouth to protect the mucosa, after which the gums were covered with a protective paste. And only after that they applied gel on the teeth. Then, a light lamp was sent to the teeth, the stream of light of which promotes the activation and penetration into the enamel structure of special components that break down dark pigments. So did three times. Then, fluoridation of the teeth was performed to reduce the sensitivity of the enamel. After the second exposure, discomfort appeared in the teeth, and after the third - it intensified. I had to drink an anesthetic. As a result, the teeth became whiter by four tones, which made me very happy. After eight months, the whiteness of the teeth remained as on the first day.

• I suffer from such a bad habit as smoking and I like coffee very much. The result of such a negligent attitude to one’s health is visible on the teeth. About four years ago, I decided to whiten my teeth. I learned about the fashionable zoom system and consulted a doctor. The dentist did not identify contraindications to this procedure, but warned that if I did not give up smoking and drink coffee and tea in large quantities, the result would not last long. The procedure was carried out in three stages. The first two - normal, after the third - there was a tingling in the teeth and pain. After a couple of hours, the pain made itself felt. I had to drink painkillers. By morning, everything had become normal: there was no more pain and discomfort. Four months later, I found a chipped tooth on one of the teeth, and by that time the teeth had already become less snow-white. By the year the result of my whitening was almost not noticeable.
• I have been using natural teeth whitening methods for many years. I bleach my teeth with skimmed milk powder. The taste is pleasant, it is pleasant to brush your teeth with such a powder, while brushing the milk even foams slightly. The whitening effect is visible immediately. In order for the result to become sustainable, you need to brush your teeth for at least three months (but this is if you smoke). The enamel is not erased.
• Periodically, I use soda to brush my teeth. As a result, the teeth lighten a little, but the result is not long-lasting, because I am a lover of coffee. The positive point is that if this method is not abused, then the negative effect of this method on the teeth is not reflected.
• I do not trust home whitening methods. Used lemon, activated carbon, soda - did not notice the effect. Therefore, I believe that teeth should be whitened in the dentist's office.

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