Stains from drinks and food cause teeth to change color. On the eve of corporate and New Year’s holidays, British dentist Payal Bhalla told about seven ways to help get white teeth.
Professional cleaning
Good cleaning can work wonders and takes less than an hour. “Bleaching and polishing is a procedure that helps to remove any persistent plaque from the teeth, which can not cope with a regular toothbrush. The smile will be white and healthy, “the expert shared.
Teeth whitening gel
Teeth whitening at the dentist is the most successful because the whitening gel contains 6% hydrogen peroxide. It is necessary to wear a cap with gel for several months and up to three years for 15-20 minutes daily. In two weeks there will be a noticeable effect.
Express teeth whitening
Rapid teeth whitening – sometimes called power whitening, express or zoom – is an emergency measure. “Zoom whitening is the fastest and most effective form of whitening. It involves carefully applying peroxide to tooth enamel, then using a special light to accelerate the decomposition of the peroxide to speed up the whitening process. It is ideal if you want to make your teeth whiter quickly and efficiently, ”explained the dentist.
Home whitening kits
If professional teeth whitening at the dentist is not available for financial reasons, there are kits for home use. They are usually strips or chewing gums with a gel and a low content of concentrated bleach.
Over-the-counter kits by law should not contain more than 0.1% hydrogen peroxide, so, unfortunately, the result will not be as optimistic as when visiting the dentist. However, self-whitening kits can be dangerous if used incorrectly – for example, the tool will get on the gums.
Daily brushing
“It is well known that holiday dishes and drinks such as champagne and sweet desserts can damage your teeth if consumed in excess. Therefore, you should make sure that to prevent any damage, you brush your teeth thoroughly every morning and evening, use dental floss and mouthwash, ”said the expert.
Composite bonding
“If you have chips on your teeth or you would like to get a smoother smile, you can always consult your dentist about composite bonding. It is usually used to fill in chips, cracks or gaps between teeth, but can also be useful for removing yellowish color.
Prevent stains
There are a number of foods and beverages that can speed up tooth staining – tea, coffee, wine and spices.
The color of these products is due to chromogens, which are deeply pigmented molecules that are attracted to the surface of tooth enamel.
Although abandoning them will not lead to an instant transformation of tooth color, but will prevent the appearance of new spots in the future.
Dentist’s advice – drink unsafe drinks for teeth through tubes, rinse your mouth after a meal, quit smoking.
Clean the tongue
Cleaning your tongue does not necessarily improve the appearance of your smile, but it does prevent bad breath. The expert recommended using a special metal scraper to clean the tongue, as due to its hard edges it is more effective than the bristles of a toothbrush.