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MYTHS AND TRUTHS OF TEETH WHITENING Many people want to have a whiter and brighter smile, so they resort to home treatments that are not effective in the long run or they simply look for a “cheap” option on the market to have a teeth whitening procedure that does not offer the expected results and They can put oral health at risk. If you are considering having your teeth whitened with home products hoping to get whiter teeth quickly and easily, it is advisable to keep in mind that teeth whitening is a complex process and in fact there are a series of myths, truths and false concepts that can make people like you desist from having teeth whitening.
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DOES TEETH WHITENING HAVE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?
At Dental SPA we only use materials made under strict quality standards to provide procedures that at no time compromise the patient’s oral health. In some cases, the gels used can cause slight irritation to the gums, which are prevented by the use of protectors by our specialist. There may also be a sensation of dental sensitivity, which can be easily controlled with some instructions. our specialists.
ARE ALL TEETH WHITENING PRODUCTS EQUAL?
There is a wide variety of products and kits for teeth whitening such as toothpaste, homemade guards, enamels, whitening strips, among others. These products have their own whitening composition, which when handled empirically or without the recommendation and supervision of a specialist can cause damage to the patient’s oral health.
DO IMPLANTS, DENTAL PROSTHESES AND CROWNS WHITE IN A TEETH WHITENING PROCEDURE?
Dental implants, dentures and dental crowns do not whiten. When teeth whitening is performed, the only thing you do is clean these pieces, but you cannot change the color.
IS IT POSSIBLE THAT SOME TOOTHPASTE CAN WHITE TEETH?
Whitening toothpastes can be found on the market, which contain mild abrasives that act on the surface stains of the teeth. Many of these pastes may contain polishing chemicals that shine your teeth. But only a few actually contain whitening agents like baking soda. Improper use of these products can affect the oral health of your teeth, which is why we recommend that you make an appointment with one of our dentists so that they can recommend the best option for your smile.
HOW LONG CAN THE RESULT OF TEETH WHITENING LAST?
The mouth is in a dynamic environment and is exposed to situations such as pigmenting foods (coffee, tea, red wine, soft drinks) and habits (cigarette) that mean that the results obtained immediately after teeth whitening are not as evident in the medium or long term. That is why you must follow the instructions that our specialist gives you step by step to maintain a white smile for longer.
DO THE TEETH WHITE EVENLY?
CAN TEETH WHITENING CAUSE ORAL CANCER?
This is perhaps one of the strangest teeth whitening myths. Although a series of chemical whitening agents are used in a teeth whitening procedure, it has been proven through a series of studies that none of these whitening agents cause oral cancer when used to perform teeth whitening procedures.
IS IT TRUE THAT TEETH WHITENING CAN DAMAGE THE NERVES OR PULP OF THE TEETH?
The importance of having a teeth whitening procedure performed by an expert lies in the suitability to apply the chemical agents in the patient’s mouth without causing damage to their nerves or dental pulps. In addition, there are a series of regulations in force that standardize the application of chemicals so that adequate quantities are supplied so as not to cause damage to the patient’s teeth or mouth. Our human team is constantly trained to provide an ideal, high-quality service so that at no time is your oral health put at risk.