How to whiten teeth, 7 myths!

Having an impeccable smile is an attribute that both men and women yearn for.White teeth, with very good proportions, improve the face incredibly, so whitening teeth should be one of the most consulted questions on Google and also of the questions that throw several interesting myths.

Would you have believed any of them? Check it right here.

How to whiten your teeth, 7 myths!

Myth 1: Use toothpastes to whiten your teeth

This type of product is the most common methods we contemplate when getting a whiter smile at low cost, but what is effective? Brian Kantor, a dentist specializing in aesthetic dentistry, explains that whitening dentifrices act by removing superficial stains caused by tobacco, coffee and tea, but are not effective in changing the intrinsic color of teeth.

Rather, most of these products have abrasive chemicals that could wear off the enamel causing sensitivity.Your recommendation: use this product occasionally.

Myth 2: Rub your teeth with strawberries or Lemon

If you have searched the Internet how to whiten your teeth naturally, these two elements top the list.And yes, they are effective, but the acids of both fruits, when we rub the teeth with them very often , corrode the enamel in a way that the damage could be irreversible.Remember: everything in excess is harmful.

How to whiten teeth, 7 myths!

Myth 3: Whitening leaves your teeth sensitive

The truth is that is neither true nor false .Experts say This fact varies depending on the person and how much they have adhered to the recommendations of their dentist after teeth whitening.It is normal that at the beginning they feel a little sensitivity, but this will be reduced with the days.Although specialists recommend that if you suffer from sensitivity, it is preferable to opt for a teeth whitening kit that you can meet at home.

The results will not be seen immediately as in a office, but if in a few weeks and so you will notice the behavior of your teeth progressively.If the teeth react to cold or heat abnormally, it is time to stop the treatment.To reduce this evil, dentists advise to use Sensodyne two weeks before starting the process.

Myth 4: The teeth whitening laser damages the enamel

This myth is repeated over and over again until weary, and many of us arrive to convince us of that, isn't it? Actually this laser is a UV or LED light.Jonathan Schwartz, a cosmetic dentist in Manhattan, responds that its function is to open the dental tubes so that the bleaching chemicals can penetrate them, but that over time they close again, without damage to the enamel.

How to whiten teeth, 7 myths!

Myth 5: Everyone can whiten their teeth

This is a great no! People with gum disease, badly damaged or broken teeth, with numerous restorations and badly done dental work, cannot undergo the treatment without first attacking these problems.

In addition, there are teeth whose pigmentation is yellowish and others, gray.The latter, which derives from smoking, fluorosis (excess fluoride) and which results as a secondary effect from taking the tetracycline antibiotic, are very difficult to clarify, so the result would not be as expected.

Myth 6: forget coffee, chocolate or wine forever after bleaching

Specialists do not allow you to eat food and drinks like red wine, soda, citrus juices, chocolate , soy sauce and coffee, but only the first days after the treatment.The reason is that, as the dental tubules will remain open and the chemicals continue to work for several days, teeth can easily be stained.

How to whiten teeth, 7 myths!

However, Joe Kantor, a dentist, says that " everything that can stain a white shirt can also stain your teeth, " so that advises using plastic candles to minimize damage for coffee or dark drinks in the dental shade.

Myth 7: Whitening is permanent

To to prolong the effect of the treatment, it is necessary to undergo maintenance and try not to consume in excess the dark foods and drinks described in myth 6. The bleaching actually lasts about two years and two to three months begins to decrease its intensity.Also, as we age, the teeth become darker.

Taking into account the myths we show you in the article, before trying any method to whiten your teeth, It is advisable to consult with a dentist about your oral health.Also, keep in mind if your teeth are sensitive or not and consider limits about how far you can go with a treatment, whether homemade or specialized.

There are numerous effective and low-cost bleaching treatments on the market that you might want to try, without your teeth being affected in the attempt.

If you found the article about myths about teeth whitening useful, we invite you to read: 9 facts about the mouth that WILL SURPRISE you.

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