Frequently asked questions to the doctor
Signs of enamel damage
Hello! I want to consult. For several days now I have been trying to whiten my teeth with lemon and soda. Today I noticed dark stripes on my upper incisors. Please tell me what is this?
Good afternoon. You need to stop the procedures and contact your dentist immediately. Dark streaks are a sign of enamel erosion. If the pathological process progresses, tooth destruction and loss may occur.
Is peroxide safe?
Hello, Doctor! I want to whiten my teeth, but I have periodontal disease. I went to a specialized clinic, but they turned me down. We signed up for treatment, but it took so long! I wanted to be in time for a friend’s wedding, where I would be a witness. I want to try traditional methods. Tell me, is it possible to whiten teeth with hydrogen peroxide?
Hello! The use of this product is strictly prohibited for periodontal disease. Before you whiten your teeth, you must undergo a course of treatment.
Sensitive enamel
Hello! I have had constant problems with my teeth since childhood. I feel the slightest change in temperature, I can’t eat ice cream or drink hot drinks at all. In addition, probably due to smoking, yellowness appeared. In all the photographs I look simply terrible, I’m embarrassed by my smile. Tell me, is it possible to whiten teeth with soda?
Good afternoon With such sensitive enamel, the use of soda is contraindicated. Contact a specialized clinic. A qualified dentist will prescribe you a course of medications to strengthen your teeth and select the appropriate whitening method.
Hello, Doctor! With the onset of menopause, my teeth turned yellow and became more sensitive. I constantly take calcium supplements and use special gels and pastes. Is it possible to whiten teeth with charcoal? Somehow I don’t want to become an old woman.
Good afternoon. When the enamel is significantly thinned, dentin can show through, causing the teeth to become yellow. In this case, the use of activated carbon is strictly prohibited, as this can lead to a worsening of the condition.
Are traditional methods effective?
For three days now, on the advice of a friend, I have been brushing my teeth with a drop of peroxide. The effect is not yet visible. Maybe I'm trying in vain? Does hydrogen peroxide whiten teeth?
Good afternoon To obtain results, long-term use of the product is necessary. Lightening of enamel when using hydrogen peroxide occurs slowly.
Hello! My teeth are healthy and strong, but, unfortunately, they are darkened due to smoking. I sit and search on the Internet for cheap methods, since there is no money for expensive procedures. Tell me, is it true that activated carbon whitens teeth?
Good afternoon Yes, using this product gives good results.
Preparation for the procedure
Get your teeth in order!
In order for whitening to be successful and safe, the oral cavity must be in perfect condition.
The following activities are required before the procedure:
- Sanitation of the oral cavity: cure caries, gum disease. If necessary, replace old low-quality fillings. If you do not take care of this in advance, various complications may develop after bleaching. Problems such as periodontal inflammation, thinning of the enamel and further tooth decay are common.
- In order for the procedure to be more effective, it is advisable to first clean the teeth of plaque and lime deposits.
- Even if you are going to whiten your teeth with charcoal, it is recommended to take a special treatment course to strengthen the enamel. For this purpose, calcium preparations, mineralizing pastes and gels are used.
Various tools are used to remove dental plaque.
Remineralizing gel
Whitening procedures should not be carried out immediately after professional teeth cleaning, since various minor damage to the mucous membrane of the gums is possible after it. After reading the article, you will receive complete information on how to become the owner of a pearly smile, and choose the most suitable method for yourself.
Professional help
There are many methods in the arsenal of modern dentistry. Cleaning away plaque and various hard deposits will help make your teeth much whiter. In addition, this procedure helps prevent the development of caries.
Basic methods:
| Chemical bleaching | Applying a special gel containing hydrogen peroxide or urea. In order to avoid burns, you must first protect your gums. The procedure time is from 30 minutes to an hour. Under the influence of active oxygen, plaque is destroyed and the enamel is lightened. Of course, you can try to whiten your teeth with peroxide yourself, but it’s safer to trust your dentist. Health is more valuable than gold! | Carefully! |
| Ultrasonic | The cleansing gel applied to the teeth is activated by ultrasound, which reduces the procedure time and increases its effectiveness. | Beauty requires sacrifice |
| Laser | Includes the following steps:
With proper care, the effect of the procedure lasts for five years. |
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| Photobleaching | The ZOOM system includes the following stages:
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Don't get carried away! Too frequent procedures lead to thinning of tooth enamel and increased sensitivity.
