What is the most effective and safest teeth whitening: types and methods in dentistry

Today, teeth whitening is considered an affordable procedure that will help make your smile even more beautiful. And indeed it is. Therefore, in the absence of contraindications, there are no arguments against whitening. It's safe, comfortable and fast. We offer patients a choice of several effective whitening systems:

• Amazing White,
• Opalescence,
• Zoom 4,
• Klox,
• Philips Zoom QuickPro.

Next we will look at each of them in detail.

When going to the clinic, you should be prepared for the fact that not everyone recommends teeth whitening using one of the popular methods. There are situations when uneven teeth, the presence of fillings in the smile area, a specific natural shade of enamel or other nuances will not give the maximum result after whitening procedures. Sometimes the doctor will recommend other methods: whitening pen, trays or strips. You can find out about the presence of contraindications, as well as get advice on choosing the optimal system, during a consultation with our dental hygienist.

How is the procedure done?

We use only safe enamel lightening techniques. All systems presented in the clinic are based on the mild, effective effects of special gels. They contain hydrogen peroxide of varying concentrations, which penetrates the tooth tissue and neutralizes pigment. Whatever system you choose, you should not be afraid of harm to your health and enamel. The only possible consequence of some systems is a short-term increase in sensitivity.

Teeth whitening begins with a consultation. The doctor examines the oral cavity, assesses the condition of the teeth and enamel, notes the presence of fillings and crowns in the smile area - this is the area that is used during whitening. Chewing teeth and enamel on the inside do not whiten.

Important: if you have caries or gum inflammation, as well as other problems in the oral cavity, this is where you should start. Any whitening procedure can only be performed on healthy teeth.

If during the consultation the doctor identifies contraindications (we’ll talk about them later), then you will be offered alternative ways to whiten your teeth at home. For such independent procedures, special products are produced, the concentration of substances in which is significantly lower than in the products for the procedure in the clinic. This should be understood so as not to expect instant results from pencils, trays or strips.

If the oral cavity is healthy and there are no contraindications, the doctor will offer several systems to choose from and tell you how they work. Our clinic offers technologies that require exposure to lamp light, as well as those that work without lamps.

Clinical researches

Clinical studies have proven that regular use of professional toothpaste ASEPTA PLUS Gentle whitening for a month allows you to lighten tooth enamel by 1.5 tones, increases anti-caries effectiveness by 3.4 times and increases enamel remineralization by 2.6 times.

Sources:

1. Report on determining/confirming the preventive properties of toothpaste “ASEPTA PLUS” GENTLE WHITENING” Author: doctor-researcher A.A. Leontyev, head Department of Preventive Dentistry, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor S.B. Ulitovsky First St. Petersburg State Medical University named after. acad. I.P. Pavlova, Department of Preventive Dentistry
2. Report on the determination/confirmation of the preventive properties of personal oral hygiene products “ASEPTA PLUS” Remineralization doctor-researcher A.A. Leontyev, head Department of Preventive Dentistry, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor S.B. Ulitovsky First St. Petersburg State Medical University named after. acad. I.P. Pavlova, Department of Preventive Dentistry
3. Clinical studies of antisensitive toothpaste “Asepta Sensitive” (A.A. Leontyev, O.V. Kalinina, S.B. Ulitovsky) A.A. LEONTIEV, dentist O.V. KALININA, dentist S.B. ULITOVSKY, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Prof. Department of Therapeutic Dentistry, St. Petersburg State Medical University named after. acad. I.P. Pavlova
4. The role of anti-inflammatory rinse in the treatment of periodontal diseases (L.Yu. Orekhova, A.A. Leontyev, S.B. Ulitovsky) L.Yu. OREKHOVA, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Prof., Head of Department; A.A. LEONTIEV, dentist; S.B. ULITOVSKY, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Prof. Department of Therapeutic Dentistry of St. Petersburg State Medical University named after. acad. I. P. Pavlova
5. Report on determining/confirming the preventive properties of toothpaste “ASEPTA PLUS” COFFEE and TOBACCO Author: doctor-researcher A.A. Leontyev, head Department of Preventive Dentistry, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor S.B. Ulitovsky. First St. Petersburg State Medical University named after. acad. I.P. Pavlova, Department of Preventive Dentistry

Types of teeth whitening

Most clinics in the world offer basic types of teeth whitening, which have proven to be effective and safe. Let's look at their operating principle and differences. To begin with, here are examples of systems that require exposure to lamp light:

Zoom

One of the oldest systems offers a 15% peroxide-based gel that enhances the light from the lamp. There are several generations of this system. The result varies from 8 to 12 shades.

Amazing White

This affordable technology provides 6–10 shades of lightening. Here, a gel based on hydrogen peroxide (16% or 24%) is used, which is applied to the enamel and dried under the light of a lamp. After this, the enamel is remineralized to eliminate hypersensitivity.

Klox

A system that appeared not so long ago and quickly gained popularity. The procedure takes only 30 minutes and whitens by 8 tones using a 39% concentration gel. After this procedure, the sensitivity of the enamel almost never increases.

There are no less effective systems that work without a lamp:

Zoom QuickPro

We follow the developments in the world of dentistry and are attentive to innovation. Therefore, quite recently, a new method has appeared on the clinic’s list of “whitening” services, which does not require exposure to lamp light. This is teeth whitening using the Zoom QuickPro express method from Philips. The method involves applying special products to the enamel in two layers. First it is a varnish based on 20% hydrogen peroxide. Immediately after application, the varnish is covered with a sealant, which dries immediately. This is a safe and very fast procedure. Just 10 minutes - and you are free! 30 minutes after application, you will simply need to remove the varnish using a napkin or regular brushing of your teeth.

Opalescence Boost

This is one of the oldest systems that stood at the origins of whitening throughout the world. It uses a gel based on hydrogen peroxide (40%), enriched with preventive components that will help protect teeth from caries. The procedure involves 3 stages of applying and drying the gel, each of which lasts 20 minutes. The Opalescence Boost system also includes at-home whitening trays, which the patient can choose to use.

Composition of whitening gels

For both professional and non-professional whitening, special gels with hydrogen or urea are used. It may also contain amorphous calcium phosphate, potassium nitrate or fluorine. These elements give teeth brightness and shine and heal damaged enamel. Some gels contain components that have a soothing effect on gums and teeth.

Contraindications to teeth whitening

Here is a list of contraindications to teeth whitening:

• caries,
• severe tooth sensitivity,
• tartar,
• increased sensitivity to UV rays (for systems that use lamp light),
• age up to 18 years,
• pregnancy.

You can easily remove contraindications such as caries and tartar with preliminary dental treatment. If you have a high natural sensitivity, the whitening procedure will briefly enhance the sensations.

Please note that if your teeth are uneven and there are fillings in the smile area, your doctor will most likely recommend whitening your teeth at home. We do not carry out procedures that will not bring results. Therefore, if there are obvious risks of a lack of whitening effect, the hygienist will immediately tell the patient about this and offer an alternative.

Advantages and disadvantages of Zoom-4

Advantages of Zoom-4 whitening:

• Efficiency (8 tones in 45 minutes (excluding preparation))
• No anesthesia required
• Long-term effect (up to 5 years)
• Gentle on enamel
• High efficiency (even with fluorosis)
• No risk of gum burns

Minuses:

• Many contraindications
• Possibility of increasing tooth sensitivity in people with a vulnerable enamel layer
• Impossibility of giving whiteness to old fillings and dentures
• High price

Prices and effectiveness of teeth whitening in Krasnoyarsk

When you are faced with studying this issue for the first time, the promise of a result of 6-10 shades seems incredible. Usually patients think that this is a lot and just enough to make snow-white teeth out of “ordinary” teeth. But it is not so.

The Vita scale, which shows the main shades of enamel, can be easily found on the Internet. On it you will see that the difference between them is insignificant. Therefore, a whitening efficiency of 6–10 positions will obviously not produce Hollywood whiteness. However, repeated treatment and attention to dental hygiene will significantly lighten the enamel, even out the tone of all teeth and give a natural, clean glow to your smile.

Causes of darkening of enamel

The main factors that influence the shade of teeth:

• regular consumption of coffee, strong black tea, foods with dyes;
• bad habits, especially smoking;
• metabolic disorders in the body, systemic diseases;
• long-term use of certain groups of medications (in particular, drugs with tetracycline, etc.);
• reaction to a filling;
• natural age-related changes;
• depulpation (nerve removal).

I want to whiten my teeth: what should I do?

Whitening, which is prescribed by the doctor during consultation, will be effective. In this case, the result will be individual for each patient. In addition, the visual perception of tooth color is always influenced by lighting, skin color and even the color of clothing.

Teeth whitening can be considered a safe way to improve your quality of life. You will be pleased with the reflection in the mirror, and you will no longer have to hide your smile. Healthy teeth without excess pigmentation look well-groomed and white, even if their natural shade is far from perfect white.

The cost of whitening in our clinic starts from 8,000 rubles without discount. We often hold promotions with good discounts on this procedure, so you have a great chance to evaluate the results of any system.

Indications

Professional lightening is indicated in the following cases:

• change in shade due to injury, taking certain medications;
• smoking, eating foods with bright colors;
• age-related darkening of teeth;
• the appearance of a yellowish dense plaque, which negatively affects the aesthetics of the smile.

Professional techniques - a chance to get the smile of your dreams

Conventionally, all methods used in dental clinics can be divided into two large groups:

• providing for activation of the solution by light;
• not requiring activation of the gel with light.

The gel itself, applied to the crowns, has approximately the same composition. Its active compounds are hydrogen peroxide and urea. Dental products differ from each other only in the concentration of these compounds.

The ZOOM method is considered the most effective today. It requires activation of the gel with a lamp. If its first versions caused discomfort in patients and required the use of local anesthetics, then with the advent of ZOOM-4 the need for pain relief disappeared.

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6. Possible harms of teeth whitening
7. When bleaching is harmful and contraindicated

No matter how positively dentists speak about the natural color of enamel, many people want to become the owners of a snow-white smile.
They are not embarrassed by the harm of teeth whitening, since the issue of aesthetics comes to the fore for them. Can whitening activities really harm your health? In fact, most often complications can be avoided. But to do this, you need to make an appointment with an experienced specialist and conduct therapy using the most modern techniques.

Dentist advice

Experts recommend:

• do not be afraid of possible pain. 99% of all people who have undergone this procedure did not feel pain;
• A prerequisite for ensuring a uniform whitening effect is preliminary professional dental cleaning. Otherwise, areas with plaque or tartar will be much darker than the rest of the surface;
• after a visit to the clinic, you should not smoke for 3 days, you should not drink strong tea and coffee for a week, or consume foods and drinks containing natural or artificial dyes;
• During the first two weeks, the mouth must be cleaned after each meal and at night. In this case, in addition to the usual brush and paste, you should use an irrigator (a device for cleaning teeth with a directed stream of water under pressure);
• At the first symptoms of dental problems, consult a doctor.

The network of dental clinics “Smile” offers teeth whitening services using the ZOOM-4 method. We have family and cumulative discounts. Our doctors are highly qualified and continue to improve their skills in leading Russian and European dental clinics. The level of medical services provided in our centers meets international standards.

Branches of our orthodontic center are located in Moscow within walking distance from the metro:

• Art. Alekseevskaya (VDNKh district, etc. Mira), address: st. 3rd Mytishchiskaya house 3, building 2;
• Art. Shelepikha, address: Shelepikhinskaya embankment, address: building 34, building 1.

We will make your smile snow-white! Come to us for beauty and health!