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Probably everyone has heard about the expression “Hollywood smile” and many would like to have the same dazzling smile as show business stars and Hollywood film actors. Nowadays, almost anyone can achieve this result using modern teeth whitening methods. Modern dentistry allows you to restore the whiteness of your smile even at home using trays for home teeth whitening .
Home teeth whitening with trays is a simple, safe and effective way to lighten tooth enamel at home. Whitening occurs through the use of special teeth whitening trays.
Teeth whitening with trays in modern dentistry is a fairly popular procedure; few people will refuse a dazzling “Hollywood smile”, the effect of which can be achieved even at home. In this article we want to tell you more about this method of lightening tooth enamel, about the teeth whitening trays themselves and how to use them.
Indications for whitening
There are various indications for home whitening.
The main ones are:
- drinking water with a high fluoride content (fluorosis - stains on teeth of different colors);
- use of antibiotics (tetracycline teeth - characterized by a yellow tint);
- with age-related changes - with age, the color of the teeth becomes darker, the enamel becomes thinner and the teeth are susceptible to staining by coloring products (coffee, tea, red wine);
- bleaching is carried out before various restoration measures, as well as before prosthetics;
- After professional whitening, it is recommended to repeat the procedure at home after a few months to consolidate the effect.
Trays for home teeth whitening
Modern dentistry can offer many ways to whiten teeth. Recently, home teeth whitening methods using special trays have become increasingly popular. This fact is explained by the convenience and ease of use of this particular method of combating yellow teeth. The essence of the method is to use special trays in combination with a special dental gel.
With the help of teeth whitening trays, you can achieve good results: get rid of yellow teeth, return your teeth to their natural color and lighten your teeth several shades. But it must be remembered that at home it is impossible to achieve the same result as with professional teeth whitening in a clinic. For example, laser teeth whitening will give a much more pronounced effect.
The entire process of home teeth whitening using trays can be described in several stages:
— First you need to thoroughly clean your teeth with toothpaste. Particular attention should be paid to cleaning interdental spaces; — Dry your teeth after brushing, for example, using a regular napkin; — A special gel with active substances is applied to the inner surface of an individually made mouth guard; — Then you need to tightly attach the mouth guard to your teeth; — Achieve a tight fit and, if necessary, remove part of the squeezed out gel and rinse your mouth with water; “Then just wear them, and don’t drink or eat anything.” Wearing time may vary for various reasons, you should consult your dentist, usually from one to several hours; — At the end of the procedure, rinse the mouth and mouth guard to remove any remaining gel. To brush your teeth after whitening, it is advisable to use a toothpaste with a high fluoride content.
After the procedure is completed, it is not recommended to eat food that is colored. In order for the resulting whitening effect to last for a long time, it is necessary to perform regular oral hygiene.
Main types of dental guards:
- A standard type mouthguard is a mass-produced product that has standard parameters suitable for most people. Can be used immediately after purchase, without individual adjustment to the dentition.
- Thermoplastic mouth guard is made from a special material that tends to soften when exposed to water. When first put on, they take the shape of the dentition, thereby ensuring an exact fit to the enamel surface.
- A custom-designed mouthguard is an elite option, which is produced in special dental centers, corresponding to impressions of the patient’s teeth. Allows you to produce trays that most accurately fit the entire surface of the teeth being whitened.
Standard thermoplastic type mouthguards are used most often because they do not require large amounts of time and money, unlike custom development.
Contraindications for using trays for home teeth whitening
Like any other dental procedure, this type of home whitening is not suitable for everyone; it has a number of contraindications. The procedure for home teeth whitening with trays should be carried out only after visiting a professional dentist and receiving recommendations from him on the possibility or impossibility of using this method of lightening tooth enamel specifically in your case.
General contraindications include:
— Age up to 18 years; — The presence of an allergic reaction to any component contained in the whitening gel; — The procedure is not recommended for women during pregnancy and lactation; - In the presence of various types of dental diseases. Before the whitening procedure, you must first treat dental diseases; — Tooth extraction or other surgical interventions in the oral cavity. For example, after tooth extraction, it is not recommended to use whitening procedures for one month.
Types of mouth guards
Mouth guards are divided into three types:
- standard - two-layer construction with gel filling. This mouthguard should be worn for an hour. During the whitening process, unpleasant sensations may occur due to the mismatch between the shape of the tray and your bite.
- thermoplastic - made of materials that deform when heated. They soften when placed in hot water, after which they are put on the teeth and the structure takes the shape closest to your bite. The set includes a whitening gel and a special syringe for applying the gel. Mouthguards are worn at night for 8-9 hours, and during the day they are worn for 3 to 5 hours.
- individual - made on the basis of a 3D image of the patient, taking into account all the features. Thanks to this, the mouth guard fits perfectly to the teeth, allowing the gel to contact directly with the enamel.
Practice has shown that of all existing types of whitening trays, the most effective and least traumatic are individual ones, made according to your impressions.
Advantages and disadvantages of home teeth whitening
The first and probably most important thing is the level of whitening compared to types of professional whitening: Opalescence BOOST and laser whitening. Among home methods, it has no equal, but this method is inferior in its effectiveness to professional whitening methods performed in a dental clinic.
Also, among the disadvantages of home whitening with trays, the following can be highlighted: - In particularly advanced cases, there is a possibility that you will not achieve a good result and will have to resort to professional methods of teeth cleaning by going to the clinic; — Duration of procedures. Whitening in dentistry allows you to achieve the desired result much faster than at home using trays; — The importance of strictly following the dentist’s recommendations and instructions when performing whitening at home. If you leave the tray with the whitening gel too long, there is a possibility of damage to the enamel. If you carry out the whitening procedure in the clinic, you will be under the supervision of a dentist all the time, and the risk of damage to your teeth is minimal.
The advantages of home teeth whitening include the following: - Simplicity and convenience of home teeth whitening with trays; — Excellent results for home whitening; — The entire procedure does not cause any significant discomfort; - Safety. If you follow all the rules and recommendations of your dentist when performing whitening yourself, then this method is absolutely safe for the tooth enamel of your teeth; - Availability. This method of teeth whitening is quite affordable and costs less than teeth whitening procedures in dentistry.
Whitening gel
The main component of teeth whitening gel for trays is hydrogen peroxide. When the gel hits the tooth surface, hydrogen peroxide reacts with the activator and breaks down into water and atomic oxygen, which penetrates through the enamel into the dentin and washes the pigment out of it along with water. No other processes occur. All minerals that make up dentin and enamel remain intact and the physical structure of the tooth is not disturbed.
Gels with a low percentage of hydrogen peroxide are intended for home use; they can be used up to twice a day every day for two weeks, followed by preventive use once a week.
Professional gels are not suitable for home use and can cause more harm than good, do not risk your health, contact a specialist.
There are no indications for whitening. This depends only on the patient’s personal desire, and there are contraindications.
Why shouldn't you expect a wow effect?
Professional dentists confirm the fact that when using aligners, the patient should not expect a radical transformation and the acquisition of a snow-white Hollywood smile. The maximum you can lighten the enamel in this way is 2-4 shades, and then only if you have prepared for the procedures and have undergone professional oral hygiene.
If you really pursue the goal of making your smile 4-12 shades lighter, then there is no alternative to professional whitening methods. But mouth guards after in-office procedures are quite suitable for maintaining the results at a high level for many years of life.
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Expert “Along with certain advantages, mouthguards for home whitening also have disadvantages. Many of those who used the devices without consulting a doctor remain disappointed, because... They note that the stains on the enamel are still preserved, the shade remains the same. It’s better to use trays to maintain the results of in-office whitening – it will be much more effective and safer.” Dental hygienist Victoria Nikolaevna Kashaeva
Consulting specialist
Kashaeva Victoria Nikolaevna
Specialization: Dental hygienist Experience: 7 years
Features of care
Whitening trays are easy to care for. After use, the mouthguard should be rinsed thoroughly, and if necessary, the outer side of the elements should be cleaned with a regular toothbrush without toothpaste. To store the mouth guard, you will need a special case with a small hole for ventilation, which will protect it from damage and contamination.
Advantages of whitening systems with trays
The advent of whitening systems with trays has greatly simplified and protected the procedure for lightening enamel.
- They are easy to use at home, and there is no need to set aside a specific time for the procedure.
- All drugs have undergone clinical trials, so if the instructions for use are strictly followed, they do not cause relapses.
- Whitening with trays is significantly cheaper than an in-office procedure.
- The result of lightening is from two to ten tones.
In what cases will they not help?
Mouthguards may not be suitable for everyone due to the individual characteristics of the body. It should be borne in mind that if teeth and gums are characterized by high sensitivity and intolerance to certain substances, then whitening gels in contact with tissues can lead to irritation of the mucous membrane. This is accompanied by discomfort during the procedure.
When purchasing a whitening gel, dentists recommend paying attention to the chemical composition and concentration of active substances. Thus, the selected products may contain hydrogen peroxide in excess quantities. This can damage the structure of the teeth. Therefore, the dentists of our clinic recommend contacting a specialist who will whiten your teeth without harming the oral cavity.
Before using mouth guards, be sure to undergo professional hygiene
What are teeth whitening trays and what they look like, you have already seen in the photo. Their purpose is to hold the brightening composition on the enamel. However, it is important to remember that their use together with the gel will be completely unproductive if, before the course of procedures, soft, hard bacterial and pigmented plaque is not removed from the enamel, and it is not polished so that the effect is uniform and generally noticeable. Also, do not forget that during the professional hygiene procedure, the doctor strengthens the enamel with fluoride, seals the smallest cracks, which makes it possible to increase its strength and resistance to any traumatic factors, which to one degree or another is bleaching.
The photo shows teeth brushing with the Air Flow system.
Consult your dentist about the advisability of using aligners to lighten the shade of enamel. Before the course of procedures, treat your teeth from caries and pulpitis, but it is better to replace old fillings in the smile area after achieving a positive result, because Whitening agents will not work on them, and they will stand out from the rest of the teeth.
