One of the most popular procedures of aesthetic dentistry is teeth whitening. Smoking, drinking coffee, tea — all this affects the color of the enamel and makes it dark. Plus — plaque, which somehow accumulates on the tooth surface. There is also the factor of heredity and age-related changes that affect the shade of the enamel.
Professional cleaning helps to fight with mineral deposits and plaque, and even makes the teeth a little lighter. But if you want a dazzling smile, then teeth whitening procedure — for you.
In this article we will talk about how often you can resort to bleaching and that affects the duration of the effect.
Today there are different methods of whitening — how to in the office of a dentist, as well as at home. The clinic Prizma uses one of the most innovative, efficient and safe methods — whitening of teeth Philips ZOOM 3 system (gel based on amorphous calcium phosphate and 25% hydrogen peroxide is activated by light, thereby bleaching the enamel occurs).
Some confuse AirFlow whitening procedure — this method is used for oral hygiene and is the first step before bleaching.
The frequency of teeth whitening
This procedure is recommended for aesthetic reasons and can be carried out not more than 1 time per year, provided that you do not have an increased tooth sensitivity. Some effect lasts for 2 years. The better you observe hygiene and expert recommendations, the longer your teeth will be white and beautiful.
Recommendation to extend the whitening effect:
- eliminate bad habits;
- limit consumption of black tea, coffee (total failure in the first week);
- discard red wine, soy sauce, sugar beet, chocolate, cola, ketchup (completely in the first week, then — in a limited number);
- twice a year visit the hygienist for a professional cleaning of the oral cavity;
- use special treatments and preventive toothpaste, soft brush, floss.
It is important to know that the whitening procedure should be carried out specialist. Choosing a professional clinic, you protect themselves from potential problems with damage to the enamel.
And remember, a pledge of beauty smiling — healthy teeth!
