Dentist pointed out the dangerous ways of teeth whitening

Natalya Efimova, dentist, head of the Department of Hygiene and prevention at the dental clinic, told how teeth can and cannot be whitened.

In conversation with aif.ru On Monday, August 17, the specialist noted that darkening of teeth can be associated with genetics, poor hygiene, smoking, drinking coffee, tea, red wine and dark berries, as well as diseases, problems with bite and taking certain medications. For example, tetracycline antibiotics can lead to persistent gray staining of teeth.

The expert warned against home bleaching with baking soda and citric acid. Baking soda damages the enamel and can lead to even faster staining, while acids destroy the tooth structure. Bleaching pastes help to cope with fresh plaque, but it is recommended to use them no more than twice a week. The strips can lighten teeth by one or two tones, but they are not suitable for hypersensitivity.

Professional bleaching is not effective in all cases. It will not change the color of fillings and crowns and will not help with a genetically determined shade, deep tissue changes and "tetracycline teeth". Therefore, before the procedure, Efimova advises contacting a dentist to determine the cause of the discoloration and choose a safe method of correction.

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Dentist Kristina Peschanskaya explained on August 11 that the main culprit for the loss of teeth whiteness is the thinning of the outer layer, which is why the lower yellowish tissue begins to show up more strongly, writes RT. Frequent snacking with coffee or tea, an addiction to red wine and smoking also lead to darkening, the website writes. kp.ru .

Orthodontist Maria Balakireva in an interview with 360.ru On August 5, she stated that Zoom whitening destroys enamel and even ages the face. During the bleaching process, important organic substances are washed out of the enamel. This leads to a thinning of the enamel and a change in the shape of the teeth.

In June, dentist Anastasia Hritova, in an interview with the Moscow City News agency, stated that tooth decay has become a frequent problem among zoomers. According to her, it's about stress and lack of vitamins.

In February, dentist Pavel Lysenkov warned against the regular use of whitening toothpastes. According to him, this causes hypersthesia.

Dentist Vladimir Sadovsky told NSN last summer that toothpaste and mouthwash should be prescribed by a doctor, as incorrectly selected components can harm a person.

Prior to that, Pravda.Ru, referring to experts, wrote that with the help of bleaching, it is possible to prevent the appearance of coffee, tea or tobacco stains. However, it does not replace regular oral hygiene.