We often get questions, both in our daily work and private life, about what we think regarding the whitening pencil they advertise, how they whiten teeth in beauty salons, is it harmful, what to do, etc.
So let’s write a few lines about this topic.
We are exposed to a lot of advertising today, some on Facebook, some on Instagram. In general, today we can find a large number of commercial products online. From pencils, braces with gel, strips, gels, pastes, and bleaching mouthwashes, to natural homemade remedies, such as baking soda, activated carbon, salt, lemon, strawberry, and turmeric.
The question is, is this trustworthy? Can we do more harm than good? And is it as easy and simple as it is presented to us?
First, if you have decided to whiten your teeth, consult your dentist about the possibilities and methods of whitening. Do not look for answers and solutions online. Not all of us have the same color of teeth or the same mouth condition, and it is impossible for the same whitening method to suit everyone.
It is necessary to carry out an examination and determine whether you have cavities, treated teeth, receding gums, deposits and limescale, fillings in the area visible when talking and smiling etc. These are all factors that affect whitening.
If all of your teeth are healty, it is necessary to polish your teeth and remove all deposits from your teeth before whitening. By doing so, the whitening effect is much better.
If you have tooth decay, it needs to be repaired before teeth whitening.
If you have some treated teeth, it is not possible to whiten them traditionally. There is a special bleaching method for them.
If you have fillings on your front teeth, you must know that we cannot bleach the fillings and they must be replaced after whitening with a lighter color.
If you have receding gums, we must protect those parts during whitening, because the teeth will be VERY sensitive after the whitening procedure.
By reading the previous sentences, you can conclude why it is very important to have an examination before the actual whitening to know what to expect.