Recovering the natural whiteness of our teeth has become one of the main objectives of many people. In this sense, we will talk about tooth whitening as the most effective and quickest alternative for whitening our teeth, a very common and habitual intervention that is carried out in dental surgeries or at home, with the supervision of a specialist.
Nowadays we have the possibility of buying all kinds of “whitening” products through the Internet and at a very low price, being an offer too tempting for many people; however, the reality is that these processes not only will not be effective, but, more importantly, can cause a wide variety of problems in our mouth, so we are facing a highly undesirable practice that we have to avoid.
Why is it essential to undergo professional whitening?
The tooth whitening is a process that uses whitening agents which, if used incorrectly, can cause all kinds of problems to the teeth and other oral tissues, such as gums.
The specialist’s function is to control the process by applying the doses of whitening agent required by each patient, a treatment that must be personalised depending on the needs of each person.
Those who wish to obtain an effective and long-lasting result should know that the most suitable alternative is to rely on professionals in the sector. Currently, there is the possibility of undergoing this process in a dental office or at home, so each patient can choose the variety that best suits their needs, situation and budget. Also, both treatments can be combined and we will achieve a spectacular result.
Tooth whitening is a process that usually leaves some side effects, mainly the appearance of tooth sensitivity in the treated area, a common situation that will tend to subside spontaneously over the course of a few days.
Why are treatments sold on the internet dangerous?
The Internet is an inexhaustible source of portals dedicated to the sale of all kinds of products. Unfortunately, some have found a new form of scam that consists of selling items of dubious quality, with products dedicated to teeth whitening being one of the most representative examples.
The main problem with these products is not that they are ineffective (at the price they are priced at, it is already assumed that they will not be very effective) but that they can cause significant damage to our mouths.
Why? Because the materials used, such as activated carbon, are abrasive agents that can cause all kinds of problems, such as:
- tooth sensitivity
- Gum recession
- Enamel wear
That is to say, the only “advantage” of this type of products lies in the price, which is much lower compared to a dental whitening carried out by professionals, however, as major drawbacks we must know that, first of all, we will not get an optimal result and, most importantly, we will be endangering the health of our mouth. Is it worth it? We consider it is not, under any circumstances.
Tooth whitening: In-office or at home?
One of the most common questions among people who are interested in this aesthetic process is to know which technique is most recommendable. Both in-office whitening and at-home whitening (as long as it is supervised by a specialist) are effective processes that will be very useful when it comes to improving the patient’s dental aesthetics.
In any case, it should be clarified that whitening performed in a dental office will be more effective because a LED light is applied on the whitening agent, so the results will be more effective and immediate.
There is also the possibility of combining the treatment performed in the consultation room with the one carried out at home, further improving the results obtained during the process. In short, this is a highly recommended aesthetic treatment that offers natural and immediate results.
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This post is purely informational and does not replace a consultation with the dentist in any way. Contact the smile agents team to schedule an appointment with one of the dentists at Smilers Dental Clinic.
