Today we will talk about how to whiten your teeth effectively and at no extra cost. What could be more beautiful than a snow-white smile? Such a smile always strikes the opposite sex on the spot and significantly increases self-esteem.
Can teeth be whitened?
Teeth whitening is an important procedure, but there are a number of contraindications:
1. The pulp chamber is larger than usual. It is possible to whiten the enamel of such teeth, but it hurts. The fact is that this feature significantly affects the sensitivity of the teeth.
2. Age. Until the age of 16, the teeth are also quite sensitive, therefore, doctors do not recommend the bleaching procedure before this age.
3. If there are various chips of enamel, caries, defective fillings or crowns, you first need to undergo treatment, and only after that think about external beauty.
4. If you have a lot of fillings, crowns and dentures in your mouth, especially on your front teeth, then teeth whitening is allowed, there will be no harm, but you will not achieve special beauty either: the teeth will be white, and the fillings and crowns of an unpredictable color.
How to whiten teeth at home?
And at home you can whiten your teeth without harm. Grandma's methods are no less effective, but more economical in terms of money and time. The most popular folk remedies include:
• soda;
• hydrogen peroxide;
• Activated carbon;
• some fruits;
• Apple vinegar;
• turmeric and other condiments.
All of them are used in approximately the same way: either they are added to the toothpaste, or the teeth are treated with a "clean" product.
How to whiten teeth quickly?
In addition to natural whiteners, stores sell a huge number of newfangled preparations that whiten tooth enamel. The most common among them are:
• Whitening gel. It is applied to the teeth for a few minutes and, according to the manufacturer, has a long-term effect.
• Pencil. In essence, this is the same gel, but in a more compact and visually interesting package.
• Stripes. You can whiten your teeth with special strips, judging by the reviews, for up to 1 year.
It is difficult to say whether all these preparations are harmless to whiten teeth, since it is still a chemical composition, but the manufacturers of beauty assistants claim that all clinical trials have been passed. In any case, you should not abuse such things; to achieve the maximum effect without harm to health, be sure to follow the instructions.
