Before deciding to lighten the enamel of the teeth, be sure to consult your dentist. After all, this procedure has a number of contraindications and does not always go unnoticed even if you have one problematic unit, and it seems to you that tooth whitening can in no way affect the condition of neighboring incisors or fangs.
In modern dentistry, there are various technologies and approaches by which this procedure is performed. For example, for complex enamel clarification of the entire jaw, chemical methods are used, as a rule. And if you want to change the color of one unit, then internal (cavity) or reconstructive methods are used so that the tooth whitening is effective and the result is preserved for a long time. Typically, these technologies are used when only one or more incisors have changed color. The so-called “dead teeth” usually darken - after depulpation, the metabolic processes in them stop, and they acquire a grayish tint. They can also change color when using colored pastes for filling.
If you are interested in a single
tooth whitening, then you can not do without the help of a doctor. Carrying out the so-called cavity whitening on devitalized (dead) teeth is not always effective, even if the enamel is lightened, it can return to its original color after 1-2 years. Repeat this procedure is not recommended due to the increased fragility of such teeth. Therefore, in cases where it is necessary to change the color of the devital unit, tooth whitening is recommended to be carried out by reconstructive methods. These include the following:
- filling, which is carried out with the aim of treating tissues and replacing filling material - this method does not brighten, but restores the natural color;
- lamination - covering the tooth surface with artificial material: as a rule, veneers are used;
- Removing dentin and replacing it with a light composite material. This is perhaps the most dangerous method, since during the procedure there is a risk of spallation of the enamel or even the entire crown (visible) part.
If you want to whiten all the teeth, first remember to check their condition. In case of caries, cracks, hypersensitivity and high abrasion, this procedure is prohibited. In the absence of problems, you can try both hardware and common home
whitening. Reviews of professional procedures, mind you, are much better. Indeed, in centers engaged in aesthetic dentistry, in one session, you can lighten the enamel by 10, or even 12 tones. Of course, most often people are interested in complex
tooth whitening. By the way, you can ask for a photo of the expected result in advance from the specialist who is working with you, because in many clinics there are galleries with “before” and “after” pictures.
But at home, even without buying special products, you can whiten your teeth a little. For these purposes, use soda, hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice. Most importantly, remember that all this can significantly increase sensitivity and damage the enamel.