What is teeth whitening with hydrogen peroxide, the effectiveness of the procedure. When is it banned? How to whiten teeth at home? Results and reviews.
Teeth whitening with hydrogen peroxide is one of the safest and most inexpensive ways to improve teeth appearance. This procedure can be carried out at home, counting on a good and long-term result, while observing all precautions. However, in some cases, peroxide can partially damage the teeth, so you should visit your dentist for a consultation before the procedure.
What is hydrogen peroxide teeth whitening?
3d model of hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a drug that belongs to the group of antiseptics. Its main effect is to destroy pathogens. It is mainly used to treat fresh wounds. However, it has other properties as well.
Teeth whitening with peroxide is based on the fact that this substance affects the tooth enamel. As you know, it is on the enamel that plaque accumulates, which everyone strives to remove. It consists of food particles, nicotine vapor residues, and tartar deposits. When hydrogen peroxide combines with these components, a chemical oxidation reaction occurs. As a result, all the constituents of plaque are oxidized and dissolved.
Hydrogen peroxide has a non-selective effect. It oxidizes not only the deposits on the teeth, but also partially the tooth enamel, which subsequently becomes thinner. That is why people with thin or damaged enamel are not recommended to whiten teeth with hydrogen peroxide.
Many people are interested in how professional whitening differs from home whitening. The difference is really significant. Professional bleaching mixtures also contain peroxide, but, in addition to it, they also contain components that protect tooth enamel from aggressive oxidative effects. For example, glycerin, which "envelops" the teeth and reduces the likelihood of damage. Unlike a session in a clinic, teeth whitening with peroxide at home does not imply any protection of the tooth enamel, which is the main risk.
Before you whiten your teeth with peroxide for the first time, read the general rules of procedure:
- Beforehand, it is strongly recommended to visit the dentist to determine the condition of the tooth enamel and tell you whether such a procedure is allowed for you.
- The concentration of the medicinal product is no more than 3%.
- The antiseptic cannot be used in its pure form.
- It is imperative to check the expiration date of the product indicated on the bottle.
- Whitening is carried out for a maximum of 2 weeks, no more than 4 times a year.
- Before and after bleaching, you should rinse your mouth well.
- The product is kept in the mouth for a few seconds, no more.
- It is forbidden to swallow the tooth whitening solution.
Note! You can take food 30 minutes after the procedure.
