Teeth Whitening: What You Should Know

By Julia Vallelunga
A beautiful smile with beautiful white teeth ... who does not dream? If you wonder how celebrities do to have teeth as bright, it is likely that it is not natural. Coffee, tea, smoking and red wine are all elements that stain teeth. Over the years, teeth whitening techniques have evolved. Here's a preview!
Products sold in pharmacies
If you have limited budget and want to whiten your teeth for the first time, the teeth whitening products sold in pharmacies can be a good option. It is advisable to consult a dentist before you whiten your teeth at home. The teeth should be sound, free from caries.
Operation: disposable trays are supplied with the gel base of already integrated hydrogen peroxide.
Advantages: You can whiten your teeth in the comfort of your home and it is less dispendieuxque to the dentist.
Disadvantages: You must leave the gutters on your teeth for 30 minutes, and for 14 days.
At the dentist
If you prefer to let a specialist whiten your teeth, make an appointment at the dentist.
Gutters custom
How it works: The dentist takes an impression of your teeth and makes designing a custom gutter. This channel gives a more accurate result and most effective whitening products are used.
Advantages: The dentist is suitable for bleaching your teeth. If you do not have aligned teeth, this treatment may work better for you.
Disadvantages: The price may be high and varies greatly from one dentist to another. You must leave the channel on your teeth for several minutes and, for a period determined by your dentist.
the laser
Operation: A gel is applied to teeth, the dentist then directs a laser beam thereon.
Advantages: faster whitening system. You only need a few sessions to achieve the desired color.
Disadvantages: Quite expensive and risks are still unknown.
Good to know:
- Smokers have limited results if they do not quit. They may have to repeat the process more quickly.
- Teeth whitening is unfortunately not eternal, alterations will be needed after six to twelve months, depending on your consumption of coffee, tea, smoking and red wine.
- Teeth whitening is to be avoided for pregnant people, adolescents and people with sensitive gums.