Teeth whitening: how to prolong the results

Sit may be due to theHollywood Smile of celebs, the fact is that even according to the Italian Society of Periodontology and Implantology Today Teeth whitening procedures represent a large portion of all cosmetic dental treatmentsabout a third.

Professional teeth whitening: how to do it

«The color of the teeth depends on genetic issues – he explains Luca Ferrantino, dentist in the province of Milan -. Then there are some foods and drinks, such as coffee, which can alter the nuance. Not to mention smoking which can also have harmful effects on the gums.”

There is a chromatic scale that includes around thirty shades. And although we often talk about do-it-yourself remedies for effective whitening it is best to contact a professional first.

How home whitening works

«For the home whitening process – underlines the expert – impressions of the teeth are taken to construct masks to be applied at home, at night, with a special gel; the results are safe and, above all, they allow you to keep thepossible tooth sensitivity».

However, whitening also exists LED teeth: “in this case, the arches are carefully covered with gel with hydrogen peroxide and the light accelerates the splitting of the substance into oxygen so as to give a dazzling smile.”

The success of whitening

According to research by Bupa, eight out of 10 English people are insecure about their smile to the point that, among these, 28% even avoid smiling in photos. The vast majority of them, 63%, would like whiter teeth, perhaps by resorting to teeth whitening. Long live honesty, one might think.

While it seems that Italians have a different problem: satisfied with their teeth, they are champions in brushing their teeth frequently, with an average of three times a day, but they use their toothbrush backwards, horizontally instead of vertically (source: Top Doctor). Therefore, the country you go to, the smile you find. Thus, all over the world, attention to teeth has (finally) increased.

Teeth whitening: how to prolong the results

But how can you maintain the results of teeth whitening at home? Oral hygiene comes first.

Teeth should be brushed after every meal with a suitable manual or electric toothbrush. The latest generation ones are sonic and imitate the vertical movement recommended by dentists for manual cleaning. Thus, with their 40 thousand vibrations per minute and infinite levels of intensity, they remove tartar from the mouth in a few moments. As for toothpastes, however, those with low abrasiveness are better.

Whitening toothpaste: how to choose it

Warning: «The toothbrush only cleans 60% of the tooth surface. For the rest you need dental floss or pipe cleaners». Mouthwash, on the other hand, is only used when necessary and should never be used as a substitute for toothbrushes and toothpastes.

Furthermore, the latter have also evolved and are increasingly formulated precisely to prolong the results of professional teeth whitening.

Geldisfor example, alleviates the problem of tooth sensitivity and simultaneously reveals the natural whiteness of the teeth with its Chocolate Remineralizing Whitening Toothpaste based on fluorine and hydroxyapatite. While vVardis has formulated a truly intensive treatment which, in a week, stimulates the production of new white nail polish: it’s called Enamel Anti-Aging Serum and is applied in the evening.

Teeth whitening: the “tricks” of the trade

Then there are real tricks with a teeth whitening effect: one of these is purple concealer. It was launched by the brand smile carAnd Hismileis called V34 and, thanks to its bright purple pigments, it reflects yellow light making teeth immediately appear whiter.

The effect lasts a whole day. And it is also perfect as a maintenance treatment after teeth whitening. The concept is similar to the one that counteracts yellow streaks in pigmenting products for blonde, platinum and gray hair.

Make room, however, for glosses, lipsticks and lip balms with light blue and blue pigments. According to color theory, in fact, these are the nuances that cancel out the yellowness of the teeth. «No, therefore, to reds that are too orange. Green light, however, for ruby ​​nuances and all those that tend towards purple”, he concludes Giorgio Forganimake up artist of Pupa.

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