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Gel Overview
To begin with, not all gels are the same. Different manufacturers use different components and techniques for their products, so the intensity of their effects, and, accordingly, individual reactions also vary. For example, reviews about tooth whitening with White Perfect gel stick indicate its aggressive effect on enamel, which is often manifested by increased tooth sensitivity. Moreover, the product is often used in professional dentistry, which confirms its compliance with the requirements of modern medicine.
Brilliant teeth whitening gel offers a classic and gentle treatment program that is attractive to people with sensitive enamel. A convenient pencil shape is offered by the Teeth Whitening Pen Teeth Whitening Gel. Reviews of it indicate an effective effect on enamel during the course of 14 days. Another well-known tooth whitening gel is White Light. It is intended for use in conjunction with caps and an ultraviolet lamp, so it can not be attributed to the budget.
Impact Features
To understand why different products provide different effects, you need to carefully study the composition of the funds. The basis of each of them is hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. Both substances act in the same way: getting on the teeth and reacting with air, they begin to actively produce oxygen. It, in turn, eliminates the visible plaque on the surface of the enamel, and also penetrates into its deep layers. This property allows you to get rid of pigmentation, which is deeply ingrained in the enamel and cannot be removed with an ordinary toothbrush and even with mechanical abrasives (whitening toothpastes).
The differences in the action of hydrogen peroxides and urea are in their intensity. What is the best way to whiten? The most aggressive hydrogen peroxide, it is part of the means for home use in the amount of from 4 to 9% (in professional dentistry can be used with its content up to 44%). The speed of its impact, respectively, is higher. But the development of reactions, such as tooth sensitivity or gum disease, occurs more often. Urea peroxide acts more slowly, therefore, teeth cannot be whitened with such a gel in 1 dose. Its content reaches 12-15%, the gentle effect reduces the intensity of the effect on the enamel, therefore, reactions in the form of tooth sensitivity are less common.
When buying a gel for whitening teeth in a pharmacy, it is necessary to clarify other components in its composition:
- xylitol, calcium, fluorine - useful ingredients that minimize the harm of enamel;
- abrasive substances for example, sodium bicarbonate (soda) - increase the aggressive effect on the enamel, which entails its thinning and the development of negative reactions;
- acids - Avoid purchasing such a tooth whitening gel. Reviews on these formulations allow you to classify them as especially dangerous for your health, since they actively stimulate the destruction of enamel.
3 ways to use
Manufacturers offer different methods of using a gel or ointment.
- Toothbrush and massaging according to the principle of normal cleaning. Convenient, as it takes a minimum of time.But it can damage the enamel if the brush has a stiff bristle. Or cause a negative reaction of the gums, if the composition gets on them.
- Application with a brush is the best option, suggesting a gentle effect. Moreover, the less time is required to achieve a result (it is indicated by the manufacturer on the package), the better. Therefore, a product that works in 5 minutes than a gel with a period of action of 10 minutes should become more attractive to you.
- Mouthpiece - acts as a whitening strip for teeth, enveloping teeth for a long time. Of the minuses, individual discomfort from wearing cap, the possibility of gel leakage from the tanks, the duration of the procedure (from 30 minutes to 8 hours of sleep at night) are noted.
Usage Tips
- See your dentist. You can not resort to such funds simply at your request without diagnosing the condition of the teeth. If the enamel already has cracks or caries is developing somewhere, the process of tooth decay will start at an incredible speed. And in a week, instead of a dazzling smile, you will get pain and the need for an early specialist consultation. The advantage of the initial examination is also that the doctor can recommend a gel that suits you according to the state of tooth enamel or according to the characteristics of individual reactions.
- Brush your teeth in the dental office. Often, one ultrasonic cleaning procedure is enough to get rid of the stone and yellow plaque on the teeth. And dangerous experiments on yourself are not required. If, after cleaning, plaque quickly returns (due to smoking or private consumption of coffee), use a whitening gel to maintain the effect obtained by professional cleaning.
And what is extremely important - clearly follow the instructions. Do not overdo it, even if you urgently need to return the whiteness of a smile to an important meeting. The duration of its exposure will be a destructive factor. If you follow the manufacturer’s recommendations in whitening the teeth with gel, reviews demonstrate its complete safety and effectiveness.
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