From time immemorial, the white teeth were seen as an icon of beauty and good health, now and ever before are being carried out many treatments for this purpose. From the social point of view is very important to have a beautiful smile. In a survey conducted by the American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry, when respondents were asked what they would most like to improve your smile, more than 90% responded “teeth whiter and brighter”.

teeth whitening

teeth whitening

There are several different tooth bleaching, some more effective than others, so it is useful to know the advantages and disadvantages of each others and should be the dentist who will decide the treatment that best suits your needs.

As important or more is the maintenance of the bleaching. Are there really toothpastes that can truly keep that white teeth whitening which are capable of two or three shades of our natural color?

The natural color of teeth depends in part on the thickness of enamel (translucency) and the color of the dentin (the soft tissue beneath the enamel), is affected by intrinsic stains (inside) and extrinsic (from outside).

Extrinsic stains are caused by external factors, such as coffee, tea, snuff, wine, etc., and appear on the surface of the teeth. Usually these stains are removed with professional cleaning and are maintained with regular use of toothbrush plus a whitening toothpaste / professional maintenance.

Intrinsic stains are those that occur within the tooth structure. Can be embedded within the tissues of the teeth. The main causes of these spots are age, trauma, certain medications, tetracycline and fluoride.

These spots, as opposed to extrinsic, can not be removed by mechanical means, must be removed by chemical: Whitening. Very important for maintenance, pulp bleaching is to use a “professional”.

There are three methods by which you can change the color of teeth:

  1. Professional Restorations
  2. Removal of surface stains
  3. Chemical Whitening

Must bear in mind that regardless of the method used is very important to keep this whitening will achieve this by using a whitening toothpaste “professional” preferably in combination with an electric toothbrush art.

Professional Restorations
As resin crowns or porcelain veneers: This is the method of choice for those severe intrinsic stains.

Removal of surface stains
These are removed by mechanical means such as professional cleaning: Prevention

Chemical Whitening
There are three ways to achieve this:

  • Bleaching dental clinic. This group includes all the whitening carried out in clinics with or without light bulb.

  • Gels, trays and strips.     This corresponds to selling products in the dental clinic but used at home, buckets can be personalized (custom made by the dentist) or can be pre-prepared.
  • Toothpaste. Removes surface stains, some may whiten up to two colors using them regularly for 6 months. And above all, prevent the subsequent formation of stains. It is the ideal product for whitening maintenance, always accompanied by a rotational oscillating electric toothbrush art.

To summarize must not forget that it is very important to keep teeth white and shiny and only your dentist can tell you the best whitening system and the most appropriate. The only way to maintain your whitening is the combination of toothpaste use a rotational oscillating electric toothbrush art.

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