Beautiful, he althy, white teeth are the natural desire of every person. But, unfortunately, malnutrition, bad habits, a certain lifestyle do not have the best effect on the he alth of the oral cavity. Tooth enamel acquires a yellowish or dark tint, which can lead to the development of complexes: we begin to be ashamed of our smile. To prevent this, it is necessary to carefully monitor the cleanliness of the oral cavity and visit the dentist in a timely manner. If the problem has already appeared and you want to restore whiteness to your teeth, then an excellent result can be achieved if you use a mouthguard for teeth (another name for aligners). You can carry out such a procedure both in the dentist's office and at home.
Preparatory stage
Today, there are a large number of methods for whitening tooth enamel that modern dentistry offers. Caps are not onlyeffective yet affordable. Most often they are made individually, this process consists of several stages:
- tooth impressions taken;
- make a plaster model of the cap;
- with the help of a composite material, a drug depot is performed;
- stamping and cutting out a mouth guard.
The dentist will explain to the patient how the procedure will take place and what side effects are possible. Also, the doctor will assess the condition of the teeth and, if necessary, take an x-ray in order to exclude the inflammatory process and other pathological changes. After the mouthguard is made, the patient puts it on and takes it off on his own. But only the dentist determines how long he will wear it.
Varieties of caps
Whitening caps are of the following types:
- Standard. They are mass-produced, you can buy in specialized online stores and pharmacies. This type of cap is the cheapest. The cost of a full course of whitening will cost about 2000-3000 rubles. The disadvantage of these aligners is that there is no custom fit, which can result in discomfort during use.
- Thermoplastic. These mouthguards are made from materials that soften when heated and can take on any desired shape. As a result, they can be easily adjusted individually to each patient. To do this, the cap must be immersed in hot water, after whichimmediately put on your teeth. These aligners are more expensive than standard aligners. Their price is in the range of 4500-6000 rubles.
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Customized. To make such a cap, an impression is taken from the jaw, then a 3D model is created, after which, using vacuum equipment, an aligner is formed. The main advantage of such caps is that the whitening gel only comes into contact with tooth enamel, without getting on the gums and without mixing with saliva. The cost of such a kit is 6000-12000 rubles.
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Whitening gel
There is a special gel in each standard and thermoplastic tray set. The active element in them is carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. In order to reduce the sensitivity of the enamel, fluorine and potassium nitrate are added to the gel. Sometimes the gel is loaded into trays during the production of the whitening kit. But basically it is placed in a special syringe, from which the gel is distributed into each cap immediately before using the cap. Individual aligners use a whitening mixture prepared by the dentist. The required concentration of the active substance is selected individually, drugs with a desensitizing effect are added. The resulting product is loaded into a syringe. The price of such a procedure is about 1,500 rubles, and some clinics carry it out for free. If the teeth are heavily soiled (for example, in heavy smokers), then dentists recommend purchasing a kit that consists of a highly concentrated whitening gel (35-44%carbamide peroxide) and remineralization gel, which must be applied to the teeth immediately after removing the mouth guard.
Recommendations for use
A mouthguard for teeth today can be bought in almost every pharmacy, a prescription is not required for this. However, therein lies the problem. Many people purchase whitening aligners without first consulting a dentist. Capa is a kind of medicine, the action of which is based on the strongest chemicals (hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide). If used incorrectly, they can cause significant damage to tooth enamel (it can become porous, acquire a dull, over-whitened color), provoke mucosal injury and gum irritation. Teeth whitening with a tray should only be carried out under the supervision of a specialist.
To prevent such problems, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:
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When choosing a bleaching agent, you should consider the amount of hydrogen peroxide in it. A higher percentage means a stronger impact. It is recommended to wear such caps for a short period of time. The eiliners, which have a lower peroxide level, can be used for a long time.
- Be sure to follow all the recommendations of the dentist regarding the use of mouthguards.
- Professional cleaning is required before use.
- Before wearing a whitening liner, brush your teeth thoroughly with floss and toothpaste.
- When wearing for a long time, it is necessary to remove the mouthguard before eating and brushing your teeth.
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After bleaching for several hours, refrain from eating food, coffee, tea.
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When should you not use a whitening mouth guard?
Such whitening of tooth enamel is contraindicated for people under 18 years of age, as well as for:
- presence of serious systemic diseases;
- taking strong drugs;
- pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- excessive smoking;
- diseases of the gums and teeth;
- hypersensitivity to gel ingredients or mouthguard material.
It should also be noted that after tooth extraction, whitening trays can only be used after 4 weeks after extraction.
How to take care of mouthguards?
Mouthguard care is not complicated at all. It is enough to rinse them well with running water to remove gel residues and dry well. Keep the aligners in a special case with holes for ventilation. Caps should be protected from high temperatures and mechanical damage. When going to the dentist, it is always necessary to take a mouth guard with you so that the doctor can assess its condition. When filling the cap, no more than 1 drop of the whitening composition should be used per cap. Make sure that the product does not get on the gum. After installationcap all excess gel must be removed and the mouth rinsed with clean water.
In conclusion
Teeth whitening with caps is a fairly effective method. Since aligners are made of a transparent polymer, which makes them almost invisible on the teeth, you can carry out the whitening procedure at any convenient time, even during work, study or other activities.
