“They meet by clothes…” - says the old saying, which over time not only has not lost its relevance, but has gained it with renewed vigor. And indeed it is. In society, when we cross paths with other people, the first thing we pay attention to is, of course, appearance. A pleasant and well-groomed appearance of a person cannot leave an indifferent location. Clothes and shoes, hairstyle and makeup, manners - all this plays a key role in a new acquaintance. Psychologists say that the further attitude of others depends on the first impression. So always and everywhere you need to have a well-groomed and representative appearance.
Smile and white teeth
And, of course, the most expressive "visiting card" on the appearance of a person is a smile. What a great location a person enjoys when he has even and white teeth, which he is not ashamed to show to others. Take a look at least at Hollywood stars, idols of millions, such as, say, Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt. When looking at their bewitching smiles, it seems to us that absolutely no effort is required for this, that the radiant energy emitted by pets comes as if by itself. ButFew people know how much effort and expense it takes to maintain the ideal state of strong, he althy and beautiful teeth.
Everywhere in modern life, many harmful factors fall upon our oral cavity, such as unhe althy diet, poor hygiene, consumption of harmful substances. As a result of this, a huge number of common diseases arise, such as, say, pigmentation on the teeth. I would like to talk about it in further sections of the article as the most common defect in the field of aesthetic dentistry.
When dealing with some people, it is impossible not to pay attention to the strange, unnatural and sometimes even frightening color of teeth. Sometimes yellowness or a grayish tint appears on them. It happens that brown spots on the teeth appear directly. All this, as a rule, indicates the so-called pigmentation. How does it manifest itself, where does it come from and how to deal with it? These are perhaps the main questions that concern people who are faced with similar phenomena. In order to understand how to deal with such a problem, we must penetrate into its essence, find out for ourselves what are the known causes of tooth pigmentation.
External pigmentation on teeth
In the dental environment, the causes are usually divided into external and internal. Let's start with external factors. These usually include those substances that we use in everyday life, which outwardly stain the tooth, penetrating into the pores on its enamel.
Smoking is the most dangerous factor,because the nicotine resins found in tobacco give the enamel an unpleasant yellowish brown tint. A similar substance is coffee. It is also impossible not to mention strong black tea and red wine. They also play an important role in the destruction of tooth enamel and giving it an unaesthetic appearance.
We should not forget about the huge amount of food coloring, in which coloring pigments cause damage. And, of course, one cannot fail to mention the stones and plaque that arise due to violation of the rules of oral hygiene, lack of minerals in the body and the minimum amount of solid food or even its absence in the diet. External manifestations of pigmentation on the teeth are not difficult to eliminate. Just the advice of a dentist is enough. You will also need to use the right toothpaste.
Internal pigmentation
The situation is much more complicated with internal pigmentation, because then the internal hard tissue of the tooth is already stained. There can be a huge number of reasons for such changes in the oral cavity. One of the most common is a change in the balance of fluoride in the body. Why? Fluoride for teeth has a destructive effect, as the tissue changes its color depending on its lack or excess.
History knows cases when all villagers had the same stains on their teeth, because all the villagers drank water from the same underground sources. In some cases, staining of tooth enamel occurs due to the use of tetracycline antibiotics. It also happens that the cause of such a problem can bea filling resulting from a dental operation, provided that the material was made of copper amalgam.
In some, pigmentation comes with age. The hereditary factor also plays a role. In children, pigmentation on the teeth can also be due to an improper diet and a sharp temperature drop in the oral cavity, for example, when consuming cold food immediately after hot food.
Diagnosis: what methods are used in dentistry?
In the diagnosis of tooth pigmentation, science, unfortunately, has not yet made great strides. Limitations in laboratory and clinical research, lack of availability of high-quality and modern equipment affects the efficiency of dentists.
But, despite all the obstacles, in our country there are a huge number of specialists endowed with intelligence and experience who, after only a visual examination of the patient, will be able to accurately diagnose pigmentation on the teeth. Although it is not uncommon for diagnostics to have to resort to modern technologies, such as radiography or orthopantomography, with which the dentist studies the internal problems of damaged teeth.
In the arsenal of doctors there are also a large number of other devices and methods that are used in particularly difficult situations. These include, for example, microscopy or rheodentography. They allow the specialist to consider the problem in more detail. And in the study of tissues such as gums or blood vessels, a device is often used in work undercalled reparodontograph.
Should such an ailment be treated?
Do many people plan to treat tooth pigmentation? Most people consider the problem purely cosmetic. There are many reasons for such negligence on the part of patients. This is illiteracy, and arrogance, and carelessness, and often, of course, fear. It always seems to the average person that now he will introduce more vegetables and dairy products into his diet, start using more expensive toothpaste, and the problem will be eliminated. But that won't work.
The color of the teeth will not acquire the desired snow-white shade. In the event of a similar problem, you should immediately contact a specialist, and the sooner you do this, the better for you. And both from the aesthetic and from the material side. With the help of special equipment, a dentist can easily rid you of external plaque on tooth enamel, identify the internal cause of pigmentation and, accordingly, prescribe a specific course of treatment in order to eliminate not only the symptoms of the disease, but also the disease itself.
Colgate Simply White Night Gel
The list of common remedies for treatment is relatively small and available to everyone. Most drugs are undesirable to use without the recommendation of a specialist. However, what to do when there is not always enough free time to visit the dentist, and the problem requires an immediate solution due to some specific life circumstances? In such cases, you can rely on some products with a cosmetic effect, for example, sometoothpastes or gels.
This is an endless number of different options, but Colgate Simply White Night gel is the most popular among ordinary consumers. A group of scientists was given the task: how to whiten teeth without harm to enamel, and moreover, to make this so that everyone can do it at home.
The method of application is extremely simple, as it was created in terms of maximum comfort.
How to use the gel?
First, you just need to clean the tooth enamel in standard ways, for example, with a toothbrush and toothpaste. This is necessary so that there are no extra bacteria in the oral cavity and the space for treatment is ready. Then dry each tooth with a special swab and apply gel on them.
It is recommended not to eat anything for 15-20 minutes. And thus, in a few days you will notice the result, and after a longer time, your smile will finally acquire the very desired shine. The effect of such bleaching can be observed for about one year. Then the course must be repeated.
Drug "Glufluored"
However, not all products are as simple, effective and easy to use as the above gel. Most drugs can be harmful if used without the proper prescription of a doctor who will instruct in detail and warn against potential risks.
The specialist will tell you how to get rid of external and internal manifestationspigmentation, how to strengthen tooth enamel and prevent diseases. An effective way to get rid of the problem is to change the chemical composition of saliva by influencing the thyroid gland with a certain set of minerals, vitamins and fluoride for teeth. One of the most common substances for clinical treatment is Glufluored.
"Glufluored": how is it used?
It is applied quite simply. The tooth is washed with water and dried. The substance is applied to the enamel surface and disinfected after a minute. The procedure is usually repeated about twice a year. And although gluftored is inherently harmless, it still should not be used without careful medical supervision. Because the drug requires an extremely precise order of use, as well as applying an accurately measured amount of the composition. After this procedure, the dentist usually applies boding to the surface of the teeth.
This drug has an official name that sounds like Monobond Plus. It helps in restoring and fixing the connecting bonds between the surface of the tooth and the substance applied to it. This tool, in principle, is harmless to most people. Exceptions can only be individual allergic reactions to certain substances contained in boding. But such incidents are rare.
Drug "Remodent"
A wonderful preparation with which you can both strengthen the enamel of your teeth and keep it for many years is"Remodent". 70% of dentists prescribe it for preventive and therapeutic purposes. It has no side effects, with the possible exception of individual allergic reactions. It is effective and easy to use.
It will take 3 g of powder per 100 ml of boiled water at room temperature. Rinse your mouth after eating every few days for 10 months.
Folk remedies: what methods used by our grandmothers are effective?
It would be blasphemous not to remember about folk remedies, proven by the experience of many generations. However, they should also be moderated, because they are extremely effective and can not only remove excess plaque, but also erase the enamel. For example, many people sometimes brush their teeth by dipping their brush in baking soda. Wiping your teeth with hydrogen peroxide is also no less effective.
We will not move away from ordinary products, the benefits of which were known long before us. For example, rubbing strawberries on the teeth and gums. Or you can brush your teeth with the embers from a burnt eggplant.
Small conclusion
Now you know the causes of tooth pigmentation. We considered different ways to deal with such a defect: both folk and medical. Finally, one should only recommend drinking less coffee and strong tea and giving up smoking as much as possible. Smile at the world and it will smile at you!
