Experts’ opinion: three most popular types of whitening

Spring is the time of changes and awakening. How often did you catch yourself thinking that you wanted to change your hairstyle or get a tattoo with the first spring breeze? And now confess: how many times did you later regret what you did? We offer an alternative that will definitely bring a wow-result and add confidence – dental whitening.

Each type has its own characteristics, but the principle is the same. The bleaching procedure must be preceded by a consultation and examination by the doctor, as well as professional hygiene. If after cleaning your gums do not bleed and the clinical picture allows, you can do hygiene and whitening in a chair during the same appointment.

Contraindications for whitening are braces, veneers, crowns and other orthopedic structures in the bleaching area, as well as fillings that the patient does not intend to change. Why so? Under the action of the gel, the tooth will change its color, but the filling will not. It will need to be replaced 10-14 days after the procedure so that the renewed smile has a perfect look.

A doctor’s job is only part of success. The big responsibility is on the patient, because following a “white” diet after bleaching is no less important. White products should be eaten at least for 72 hours after bleaching. For the most persistent patients it is recommended to refrain from bright foods for up to 2 weeks.

Lamp whitening

Astra Dent network offers several types of whitening lamps. We will dwell upon one of them in more detail. However, first let’s talk frankly.

Tetyana Paskhal-Mustafayeva, periodontist at Astra Dent network: “The disadvantage of any whitening is a non-permanent result; the procedure will need to be repeated from time to time. However, there is good news: if the color of your teeth has changed from A4 to A2, it will not return to A4”.

One of the most recommended types of lamp whitening in Astra Dent network is bleaching with the help of the certified American program “Beyond polus”. Anna Kuzmyk, doctor-therapist at Astra Dent network, revealed the secret to us: “The main advantage of this method is that the light from the LED lamp practically does not heat the enamel, and therefore does not harm it. Radiation from the source passes through a special filter that neutralizes the negative effects of ultraviolet and infrared radiation. The temperature of the enamel surface during the procedure does not exceed 37.6ºC. The gums are carefully insulated and not exposed to the gel”.

Laser bleaching

“The gel is activated by a laser ray, which is the safest option for the tooth tissue. After laser whitening, the sensitivity is much lower than after exposure to ultraviolet rays. The result is just super!” — Iuliia Krasovska, periodontal surgeon at Astra Dent network.

Home bleaching

For those who want to whiten their teeth at home, there are special mouthguards. The doctor takes the impressions from the patient’s jaws to make an individual mouthguard that fits snugly to the gums. To properly fill the mouthguard with gel, it has a special tank. The whitening gel is also selected by the doctor on a visit.

“Talking about the disadvantages: patients do not always follow all the doctor’s recommendations; this may cause swelling of the gums or excessive whitening. It is absolutely forbidden to do so,”— Tetyana Paskhal-Mustafayeva, periodontist at Astra Dent network.

Thus, the result of bleaching in the chair will be safer and more predictable.

When was the last time you had professional hygiene? Visit your doctor for a cleaning and ask what type of whitening is best for you.