Teeth whitening: 3 reasons to avoid home remedies Whitening pastes change the color of teeth “very little or not at all”, according to the OCU There is no radiant smile without white teeth.
This is why tooth whitening is one of the most requested oral cosmetic treatments… and why home remedies have proliferated that promise to whiten teeth effectively and safely.
However, we are talking about a treatment that is not harmless, so if it is not done professionally it can bring a series of health dangers.
Below we present three reasons why you should avoid home remedies for whitening your teeth:
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Because they are ineffective Home remedies are, at best, ineffective since they use a very low concentration of the whitening agent (carbamide or hydrogen peroxide).
Its use in effective quantities is reserved only for dentists.
Since September 21, 2011, a European directive stipulates that products containing up to 0.1% hydrogen peroxide (better known as hydrogen peroxide) can be sold freely, but those containing between 0.1% and 6% are only available after a clinical examination and a first application by a dentist.
On the other hand, whitening toothpastes, despite being safe, have been shown to be ineffective, according to a study carried out by the Consumers and Users Organization (OCU).
After analyzing 13 toothpastes that are advertised as whitening, it was found that all of them change the color of the teeth “very little or not at all”, so “their whitening effect is in doubt”.
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Because they are dangerous Home remedies are not only ineffective, but they can also be harmful.
Bicarbonate and perborate, which are usually present, are abrasive elements that can end up eroding the enamel.
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Because whitening has contraindications There are very specific situations in which tooth whitening is not recommended: if we have untreated cavities, if we suffer from gingivitis or periodontitis, if we have sensitive teeth… Our dentist is the only one who can assess whether our oral health meets the prerequisites for whitening.
There is also the possibility that we do not need whitening, but rather prophylaxis (a “hygiene”) and dental polishing, since sometimes the stains are extrinsic due to deposits of tartar (“tartar”), chlorhexidine mouthwashes, darkening of old composites, etc.
In short, if you want your smile to be whiter, avoid home remedies.
Tooth whitening cannot be done indiscriminately, but must always be supervised and controlled by medical professionals.
At Clínica Cervera we previously assess the possible contraindications for your particular case and carry out the treatment in the safest and most effective way. + info: Whitening at Clínica Cervera