If you decide to whiten your teeth yourself, then it is advisable to do this with the means recommended by a specialist. Let’s talk about the dangers and benefits of traditional medicine in whitening tooth enamel, a variety of recipes that are filled with dishonest resources-advisers.
Hydrogen peroxide
Many pest articles on the net try to convince that hydrogen peroxide will whiten enamel quickly and permanently. Unknowing advisers assure that this option is effective and safer than whitening at the dentist. However, this method is very dangerous. The gels used by dentists actually contain peroxide, which is just not sold in drugstores. The peroxide that is available to every consumer can cause tissue burns in the mouth and damage the enamel.
Soda
In parallel with peroxide, recommendations are made for bleaching using soda. However, this is an abrasive substance, which, having eliminated plaque from the enamel, leaves cracks on it. So it is better to use whitening powder instead of regular soda.
Coal
Another widespread misconception supported by many web resources is enamel whitening with activated charcoal. Ash was actually included in prehistoric dentifrice powders. However, today the production of quality oral care products has stepped far forward, for this reason this ingredient has long been forgotten. Therefore, when whitening enamel at home with charcoal, one should not expect a positive result.
Calcium gluconate
This tool is presented on the Internet as a miracle cure. Of course, after saturation with minerals, the enamel becomes a little lighter, but only after remotherapy using remineralizing gels that have nothing in common with gluconate offered in pharmacy kiosks.
How to whiten teeth at home without damaging the enamel?
Teeth whitening at home is carried out independently without any harm to the enamel, using a variety of methods. The most effective are the use of coconut oil, banana peel, aloe vera, apple cider vinegar, estuary and tea tree. Let’s consider each method in more detail.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is ideal for people with highly sensitive tooth enamel. The use of a natural remedy contributes to the soft whitening of enamel, freshening of breath, as well as cleaning the surface of the teeth from various kinds of harmful bacteria.
In addition, coconut oil contains lauric acid, which prevents the occurrence of diseases of the oral cavity, in particular, caries. To achieve the desired effect, at home, you just need to take a little oil into your mouth and hold it there for a while (then the oil is spit out and the mouth is rinsed with hot water).
Also, to achieve the desired effect, coconut oil is mixed with baking soda, after which the miraculous mixture is used as an analogue of the most ordinary toothpaste.
banana peel
Banana peel is rich in useful substances that help whiten tooth enamel on their own, at home. This method of enamel care is 100% safe and harmless, therefore, it can be used constantly.
To achieve the most effective result, you just need to rub the surface of the teeth with the inside of the banana peel (treatment time – 3 minutes). After completing the procedure, you need to rinse your mouth with water.
Aloe vera
The use of this medicinal plant for teeth whitening is also distinguished by its effectiveness and harmlessness (using aloe vera, you can slightly whiten tooth enamel and clean your mouth yourself, at home).
Dentists recommend adding aloe vera juice to regular toothpaste with each use. With the help of this folk remedy, you can eliminate and prevent the appearance of microbes, as well as heal existing wounds.
Apple vinegar
Apple cider vinegar helps to effectively remove plaque, and also whitens teeth perfectly. The use of apple cider vinegar is extremely simple, it is simply added to water and the resulting liquid is rinsed in the mouth (2 times a day). After the procedure, it is not recommended to swallow the solution, as it will already contain microbes.
Often, achieving the maximum effect of whitening teeth at home with apple cider vinegar is possible by mixing several components (apple vinegar + a small amount of baking soda). This composition is used for regular brushing of teeth.
Lemon
When whitening teeth at home, the best way is to use lemon juice, which helps to eliminate plaque, tartar and bacteria, as well as strengthen the gums and create fresh breath. However, the use of lemon is not always possible, because increased acidity can sometimes be harmful.
There are a number of important tips for using this remedy at home:
- Food. Before using lemon juice and after the procedure, you should refrain from products with a “coloring” effect (otherwise, the whitening effect may be the opposite of what you want).
- Toothpaste. Before applying lemon juice, be sure to use regular toothpaste (for example, whitening enamel at home becomes more effective).
- Wounds. In case of inflammation, the presence of wounds and cracks, the procedure is not recommended.
- Periodicity. The use of this procedure is recommended once a week.
To soften the whitening process, you can use the zest instead of lemon juice, which can be gently applied to the surface of the teeth (safe whitening). Lemon peel contains a smaller dose of acid, however, the effective whitening is the same as in the case of lemon juice.
The procedure for lightening the tooth enamel is carried out for 3-5 minutes (during this time, the mouth should be kept open to allow air to circulate in it). Another high-quality and affordable way to whiten teeth with lemon is to slowly chew a piece of fruit, which should be spit out at the end of the procedure.
Tea tree
It is a fairly well-known product that helps in the fight against many problems, including whitening tooth enamel. The use of this natural antiseptic contributes to the excellent whitening of enamel, as well as the elimination of all existing microbes.
Using tea tree oil at home is possible in the following ways:
- Drop tea tree oil on a piece of cotton pad or gauze, and then carefully treat each tooth. Upon completion of the procedure, you should rinse your mouth well (for this you can use a solution of lemon juice or vinegar solution).
- After brushing your teeth (every morning), a little tea tree oil can be applied to the tooth enamel (using a toothbrush). Clean the surface with light movements, then rinse your mouth (the brush is washed thoroughly).
- A solution with tea tree oil (for rinsing), also has an excellent effect. For its preparation, oil (1-2 drops) is used, as well as plain water (150-200 ml). To enhance the result, tea tree oil can be mixed with aloe juice (the solution has a disinfecting effect, removes fluxes, suppuration, and also helps strengthen the gums).
- Each of the described tools is the most accessible to everyone, and the necessary components for their creation are almost always available “at hand”. Regular use of these methods contributes to high-quality teeth whitening at home.
Dentists that carry out teeth whitening in Kiev
Clinics offering this service
Dental clinic
Kyiv, str. Hetman Pavlo Polubotka, 18.
Kyiv, Vasylkivska, 18.
