Healthy teeth allow you to maintain the overall level of health of the body as a whole. Everyone knows that bad teeth worsen the work of the digestive tract, and then everything goes along the chain. In addition, healthy teeth provide the beauty of a smile. Therefore, it is important to monitor the condition of your teeth and react in time to the changes that occur, whether it is caries, plaque, dark or white spots. Nothing can be left without attention.
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White spots on tooth enamel
The appearance of any stains on the teeth indicates a change in the state of enamel. In the case of white spots, their appearance may indicate the occurrence of such diseases as:
- fluorosis,
- hypoplasia
- early stage caries.
In addition, white spots can talk about the demineralization of tooth enamel.
Causes, prevention, elimination
So, the reasons for the appearance of white spots, we have indicated above. What if this happened? It is necessary to specify the cause by contacting a specialist. And then, starting from the reason for eliminating blemishes.
To prevent caries, you need adequate oral hygiene and eating foods that strengthen teeth, that is, containing all the necessary minerals. And already at this stage caries can be treated with micro-sealing.
If the reason for the appearance of white spots is demineralization, that is, a lack of calcium minerals, a diet plus mineral and vitamin supplements and special pastes are prescribed.
If the cause of light spots is fluorosis, it means an excess of fluoride in the body. Very often a large amount of it comes with water. It is necessary to eliminate excess fluorine. Exclude products containing it, do not use fluorine-containing pastes and purify water. To restore a beautiful look to the teeth with this disease will help aesthetic restoration.
Hypoplasia - a violation of the structure of enamel. Manifested in childhood and says that during fetal development, an insufficient amount of calcium got into the fetus from mother.
All of these phenomena can cause white spots on the teeth. But, besides this, often the cause is a bleaching procedure.
White spots after bleaching
Is teeth whitening safe from a health point of view? Few experts are honest. This procedure has a huge demand and brings a rather big profit. But is she safe?
Initially, it all depends on whether enough calcium and fluoride are contained in the body and teeth, respectively. If these elements are not enough, then white spots may appear after the bleaching procedure. That is, during bleaching, the destruction and removal of calcium from the enamel occurs.
And if you do not take measures, these spots may become in the future centers of caries, as the enamel lost calcium, thinned and became vulnerable to bacteria. In this case, remineralization therapy is necessary. That is, the care of teeth with the help of means restoring enamel plus diet.
Many experts do not particularly focus on the prevention of the appearance of white spots after bleaching. Calming the patients, they are told that everything will go away in 2-3 days. But in order to avoid further complications, it is necessary to properly care for your teeth after the bleaching procedure, helping the enamel to recover.
Coffee stains
Everyone wants to have beautiful white teeth and an appropriate smile. But, if at the same time you love coffee very much, then the task of preserving whiteness becomes more complicated. After all coffee contains natural dyes. One cup of coffee in the morning is unlikely to greatly affect the color of your teeth, but if you drink coffee during the day, the enamel may darken over time.
How does this happen? Firstly, enamel microcracks, which appear as a result of a combination of cold and hot food, contribute to the color change. And secondly, every time after a meal on the enamel remains a bloom, which stains the coffee. If it is not removed in time, it gradually turns into tartar, and here the help of professionals will be needed.
There is an opinion also that only sweet coffee colors enamel. And if you drink it without sugar, your teeth will be protected not only from stains, but also from caries. So maybe you should give up sugar for whiteness and healthy teeth.
And, of course, we must not forget that oral hygiene should be sufficient. Brush your teeth twice a day, but better after each meal. You should also clean the space between the teeth, use rinsing and bleaching chewing gum after eating. Apples are very effectively removed, so eat them after coffee, if there is nothing more to clean your teeth.
If prevention does not help
It also happens that a person complies with all possible preventive measures, but still stains from coffee appear on the teeth. Here you have to whiten a smile. You can do this at home or contact the clinic. But the first thing to remember if you have thin enamel and sensitive teeth, professional cleaning can damage the enamel even more. You need the most gentle bleaching methods. And you may first have to eliminate the sensitivity of the teeth.
If you do not have such a problem, you need to check your teeth for the absence of caries. If necessary, heal the damage and only then decide whether you will remove the plaque yourself or contact a specialist.
Removing stains at home
Nowadays, for home teeth whitening, there are a lot of products, both popular and professional. And only you decide which of them to use.
By means of removing plaque from enamel include:
- soda,
- hydrogen peroxide,
- lemon juice,
- pastes
- gels + caps,
- the pencils.
So, you decided to remove plaque from your teeth at home. Remember that fanaticism is not appropriate here, otherwise you will earn even more problems than before. We do everything carefully and observe the sensations.
Soda can be used in different versions. For example, mix the same amount of soda and regular toothpaste and brush this mixture twice a week. After cleaning, rinse your mouth well with warm water.
You can also mix soda (0.5 tsp.), Hydrogen peroxide (10–20 drops) and lemon juice (a couple of drops) and apply a lot on the teeth from the inside and outside. Hold for 15 minutes, then rinse with water, it is possible with hydrogen peroxide in the ratio of 1/3 tsp. peroxide to 50 ml of water. You can brush your teeth with ordinary toothpaste and rinse your mouth with water and peroxide. Try to peroxide was in the mouth for no more than a few seconds.
Bleaching pastes are also suitable for removing plaque from coffee. Make a choice will help the pharmacist. Always attentive read the instructions before use. And do not use too long a time so as not to destroy the enamel.
To remove plaque and stains from the teeth at home, there are also special "caps" - caps. They look like set jaws, light and hollow inside. The idea should be made for each client, because the shape of the teeth is different for everyone, but they are sold and ready in pharmacies. A special whitening gel is added to the inside of the device and the mouth guards are put on the teeth. The time of "exposure" is different and is indicated in the instructions for the gel.
In addition to all the above, you can remove coffee stains using pencils that are sold in a pharmacy. They are easy to use and, if the raid is not long-standing, help effectively.
Professional cleaning
If you have delayed the removal of stains from the teeth, then you will most likely have to contact the clinic for professional help. We remember that if the teeth are sensitive, then cleaning is not recommended and, perhaps, it will be better to do with more sparing folk remedies.
What do the professionals offer to clean the stains on the teeth? Depending on the "age" of the raid, they can recommend you polishing enamel using a jet of air with the finest abrasivecleaning with ultrasound or laser.
All types of purification differ in technology. Air-jet cleaning suggests that soda and lemon powder are used as an abrasive. Under the pressure of air, this mixture polishes the enamel and is able to remove only a soft patina.
With an old touch excellent ultrasound, reaching hard to reach places including. But this procedure is often painful and is performed with anesthesia.
Laser cleaning is the most modern and expensive, as well as very effective. But it has a list of contraindications. It is advisable to get acquainted in detail with what it is before deciding on it.
After professional cleansing it is necessary to preserve and strengthen the enamel. AND At least one day after cleaning do not drink drinks containing dyes: coffee, wine, soda. Otherwise all your expenses will be in vain.
Give your teeth a lot of attention. Drink mineral and vitamin complexes regularly, especially before, during and after the cleansing procedure, regardless of whether you are doing it yourself or a specialist. Rinse your mouth with broths of herbs, choose the right paste. After all, the state and whiteness of your teeth depend only on you.
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