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TEETH WHITENING<\/h2><\/div>

If you want brighter teeth, teeth whitening can help!<\/h3><\/div>

It is true that the first thing people notice about a person’s appearance is often their smile. That is why teeth whitening is very popular today.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are many ways to whiten your teeth. Whitening toothpastes, <\/span>soda wash<\/span>, aligner whitening or laser treatment are just a few examples. Teeth can be whitened both in a dental office and at home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Only <\/span>your own teeth<\/b> can be whitened, fillings and <\/span>crowns <\/span>do not change their color when whitened. <\/span><\/p>\n

Before whitening, the condition of the teeth is assessed: all cavities must be treated and tartar must be removed. Since the causes of discoloration vary, it is difficult to say exactly before the procedure how much lighter teeth will become with whitening.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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\"Hammaste<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

When do teeth need whitening?<\/h2><\/div>

Darkening of the color of teeth can be caused by tannins contained in food and drinks (e.g. coffee, tea, blueberries and beetroot), smoking and medications taken. Over the course of life, teeth become darker due to the wear of <\/span>tooth enamel<\/span> as the darker dentin underneath becomes more visible.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Some reasons why some people have darker teeth, while others have lighter ones \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The specificity of human tooth enamel<\/b> \u2013 some people’s teeth are naturally more yellow, while others are grayer.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Dietary habits<\/b> \u2013 certain drinks and foods, especially those containing tannins, darken the shade of teeth. For example, coffee, tea, blueberries, blackcurrants, red wine, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Age <\/b>\u2013 when we are young <\/span>tooth enamel is <\/span>more transparent and reflects light rays better. As we age, the surface layer of the tooth – the enamel – wears away and the next, darker layer, dentin, becomes visible.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Harmful habits <\/b>– such as constant smoking – make teeth yellower.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Medications<\/b> \u2013 for example, the antibiotic tetracycline used in childhood can affect the color of teeth.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Too much fluoride in drinking water <\/b>\u2013 excessive exposure to fluoride can also cause tooth discoloration.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Dental trauma <\/b>\u2013 if a tooth is broken as a result of a blow, fall, or other trauma, its color may also change.<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Dead tooth <\/b>\u2013 <\/span>During root canal therapy<\/span><\/a>, the root canal, where the tooth nerve is located, is cleaned. If the nerve remains in the tooth for a long time or the canal is not cleaned properly, sometimes the tooth can become darker after root canal treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Old fillings<\/b> \u2013 nowadays there is a very wide range of filling colors, but if the majority of the tooth consists of fillings, tooth enamel may remain a different shade from the filling.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Different teeth whitening methods<\/h2><\/div>

    Over the decades, different whitening technologies have diversified and improved, and speed and safety have become the keywords of the moment. Below we take a closer look at the different methods.<\/span><\/p>\n

    To get a bright white smile, it’s safest to go to a dental office <\/span>for consultation.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

    Together with your dentist, you can find out which whitening method is best for your teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    \"Hammaste<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    1.Dental Air-Flow soda wash and pearl cleaning<\/h2>\n

    These procedures are performed in a dental clinic. During soda wash, granulated soda, air, and water pressure act on the teeth, which cleans the teeth of pigment. Hard-to-reach places, such as tight spaces between teeth, can also be cleaned during a soda wash. Tartar must be removed before cleaning, it is not removed during soda wash. During this procedure, your teeth will become cleaner and brighter.<\/p>\n

    It is not recommended to eat, drink, or smoke for two hours after soda wash and pearl cleaning, because the soda wash and pearl cleaning process remove the protective layer from the teeth, which is restored within two hours. To maintain the result, it is recommended to perform 1-2 procedures per year.<\/p>\n

    2. ZOOM-whitening at the dental clinic<\/h2>\n

    In this whitening procedure, the teeth are first cleaned with a cleaning paste. The gums are then covered with a gum protection gel to prevent the whitening gel from flowing from the tooth surface onto the gums. Once the mucous membrane is protected, a whitening gel is applied to the teeth, which is activated by light rays from a special ZOOM lamp. The procedure lasts 15 minutes and can be repeated up to 4 times. At the end of the procedure, the gel and gum protection are removed. The entire procedure takes 1.5-2 hours.<\/p>\n

    3. Sapphire dental whitening<\/h2>\n

    The Denmat Sapphire Whitening or Lumismile teeth whitening system is effective, fast and safe. The Lumismile whitening system helps to achieve a smile up to 8 shades whiter with minimal time and minimal tooth sensitivity<\/p>\n

    4. LED teeth whitening BlancOne<\/h2>\n

    Blanc-One is a relatively new whitening system that uses LED lighting with a specially formulated whitening gel. BlancOne Click and Touch whitening gels contain only 5.6% hydrogen peroxide, the use of which in teeth whitening has also been approved by the Estonian Health Board.<\/span><\/p>\n

    In addition to hydrogen peroxide, the whitening gel contains two other ingredients that make BlancOne gels significantly more effective and safer than whitening gels used to date.<\/span><\/p>\n

    5. Teeth whitening with trays at home<\/h2>\n

    To do this, impressions are taken of the patient’s teeth, based on which trays are made in the dental laboratory. The tray is an individual mold made of soft plastic, into which whitening gel is applied and which is then placed on the teeth. The gel tray is applied at night (the gel is active for 8-10 hours).<\/p>\n

    One method of whitening with trays is, for example, the HealthySmile whitening kit, which can be conveniently used at home. First, you need to register for an appointment with a dentist, who will take impressions of your dental arch in the office. Individual trays are then manufactured in the laboratory. The kit includes trays and a special whitening gel. Using the HealthySmile kit is very easy and convenient for everyone!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Whitening of a single tooth<\/h2>\n

    If a single tooth in a row has changed color, the above whitening methods will not work on it. In this case, a small hole is drilled on the palate or tongue side surface of the tooth, the old filling is removed, and a special whitening gel is placed in the tooth. The hole created in the tooth is temporarily closed with a filling, and the procedure is repeated every 3-5 days until the desired result is achieved.<\/p>\n

    A tooth can change color for several reasons:<\/b><\/p>\n