Teeth whitening is one of the methods of achieving a perfect smile. However, before you whiten your teeth at home or at the dentist's, you first need to get rid of tartar, plaque and repair any cavities.

If we give up stone removal and healing of cavities beforeteeth whitening , it may result in pulpitis and the need for root canal treatment. Therefore, you also have to deal with gingivitis and afterwhitening treatmentreplace the fillings, cranks and veneers, which will no longer match the color of the teeth.

Who can whiten their teeth?

Contraindications to whitening include: age under 16, pregnancy and lactation, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and epilepsy.

How to effectively whiten your teeth?

If you want to lighten your teeth by 2-3 tones, reach for whitening toothpastes - they work on the surface, mechanically wiping off the deposit together with discoloration, or chemically - dissolving the deposit. You will achieve a greater effect (even 7 tones whiter teeth) by using whitening gels. But the effect of snow-white teeth can only be achieved by a dentist. It is popular to apply a substance that penetrates and brightens the teeth. The fastest and most effective way is to use a modern whitening lamp.

Is it possible to whiten a dead tooth?

Dead teeth also whiten. However, it is done from the inside by applying hydrogen peroxide directly into the tooth cavity. The procedure is repeated in the dentist's office several times every week.

Choose the best teeth whitening method for you

The choice of method is really up to the doctor. He will evaluate the best one, taking into account the condition of the teeth, the type of discoloration and the color of the dentin. The color of the teeth must match the complexion and age. Too white teeth do not look natural.

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