Many people dream of a white and straight smile. Nowadays, dentistry gives us many ways to achieve a spectacular effect worthy of a movie star.
AVOID…
...drinking strong coffee and tea, red wine, artificially colored drinks and, of course, smoking cigarettes, because the condition and color of our teeth are influenced by what we eat and drink. If you want to maintain the natural whiteness of your teeth, you must take special care of your oral hygiene after consuming these products or limit them completely. Importantly, during the period of teeth formation, discoloration may be caused by, for example, too high a dose of fluoride.
AT HOME…
...the most important thing is proper and regular oral hygiene. Brushing your teeth with toothpaste at least twice a day, preferably after each meal (once a week it can be whitening toothpaste), flossing your teeth at least in the evening and rinsing them after each brushing with liquid. It is also important to replace your toothbrush every 2-3 months. These basic actions will help protect your teeth against caries and maintain their natural whiteness.
REMEMBER…
...about prevention. Carrying out regular hygiene treatments (scaling, sandblasting and fluoridation) – once every six months – allows you to maintain a healthy, white smile and strong gums. Scaling and sandblasting will clean your teeth of tartar and plaque, and fluoridation will strengthen them.
GET TO KNOW…
...professional whitening methods. Currently, the most popular methods are BEYOND whitening and hygiene. Last year, a total of 2,083 patients performed them in our center. Whitening with the BEYOND system allows us to lighten the color of teeth up to 8 tones. The doctor selects the appropriate tone with the patient and performs a procedure that is both effective and safe because it uses cold light that does not increase the temperature of the tooth and does not lead to complications related to its hypersensitivity or death.
GET…
...longer whitening effect. By using the so-called white diet for the first 48 hours after the procedure, which consists of, for example, poultry, fish, white bread and pasta, cottage cheese, and white cheese. Avoid coloring foods and drinks, and if necessary, use a straw to help limit contact with coloring liquids. Also avoid the coloring foods and liquids mentioned above. Use gentle whitening toothpastes for the first two weeks after the procedure.
ADDITIONALLY…
... before a big event, use home tray whitening, which involves applying the gel to a special tray that is placed on the teeth. The active ingredients of the gel decompose, releasing oxygen, which is absorbed by the enamel and dentin, which leads to a lightening of the tooth color over time.
NICE OF YOU…
...camera. An uneven bite may also be an obstacle to achieving a snow-white smile, so if you dream of a Hollywood smile, I recommend wearing fixed brace. For many people, it has become a kind of manifestation of their personality and promotion of taking care of their health (a crooked bite can lead to many dental and periodontal diseases). Now it's time for you!
SMILE…
…like a star. If you want to get a headline-grabbing look, the answer is to use veneers. Ceramic veneers they are very thin, but their main feature is durability. Thanks to the special cement with which they are glued to the tooth surface, they can remain without signs of abrasion for up to 10 years. The porcelain from which they are made ensures the highest quality aesthetics. We use this solution when we want to improve the shape and color of our teeth.
The author of the entry is: Dentist BOGDAN CIĄŻYŃSKI