Today, the teeth whitening procedure is deservedly popular. White teeth transform and make the owner’s image look well-groomed and open. A snow-white smile attracts attention and creates the impression of a successful person. If you compare home whitening and belle teeth whitening in dentistry, then the procedure in the clinic is considered truly effective. The prices for treatment by a specialist using professional equipment and materials are not small. But the result is worth it.
Causes
The following reasons should push a person to whiten using the belle method:
- Painless procedure.
- Whitening efficiency.
- Long lasting effect.
- The procedure takes a short time: 20-45 minutes.
- The ability to cope with the problem of yellow teeth in one day.
- The enamel is not damaged during the process.
- The belle system is safe.
- High whitening threshold (tone improves by 4-10 tones).
- You can whiten sensitive teeth with the belle system.
- The belle set contains a special gel that reduces tooth sensitivity.
Belle whitening is used if tooth enamel discoloration occurs due to poor hygiene, constant smoking, consumption of dyed products and taking tetracycline antibiotics. Belle whitens teeth well if there are stains on the enamel.
Indications and contraindications
Teeth whitening with this system is recommended in cases where darkening is caused by the following reasons:
- age-related changes;
- frequent consumption of coloring drinks (coffee, tea, juices);
- destruction of hard tooth tissues;
- smoking;
- taking tetracycline-based antibiotics.
In these cases, gentle whitening can quickly restore your teeth to their snow-white appearance. However, there are a number of restrictions for the procedure.
Belle Dr. Care is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women, under the age of 16, with carious lesions, pulpitis, inflammatory processes in the oral cavity, after chemotherapy, with an allergy to hydrogen peroxide, or with a neuropsychiatric diagnosis.
If you have hypersensitive enamel or wear orthodontic systems, this is a conditional limitation.
Belle whitening procedure
Teeth whitening is possible in the absence of oral diseases. Therefore, the color improvement procedure begins with an examination. The dentist will suggest postponing whitening if he finds:
- Plaque.
- Tartar.
- Erosion.
- Caries.
- Various defects.
- Gum diseases.
The doctor does not allow patients with cancer or diabetes to undergo whitening.
Whitening with the belle system takes place in three stages:
- Cleaning teeth from deposits;
- Whitening;
- Mineralization.
Cleaning from deposits takes 15 minutes. Teeth are cleaned using a professional product and a brush. The products help soften and remove plaque. As a result, teeth become clean.
At the whitening stage, belle whitening agent is applied to the teeth. Before this, the gums must be isolated. Under the influence of special light (lamp), the tone of whiteness increases.
The lamp light is blue. Under its influence, the pores of tooth enamel expand, oxygen penetrates inside and discolors dull components. The light from the LED lamp used does not heat the gums and teeth. The stage lasts 20-40 minutes.
At the last stage, the whitened teeth are treated with a gel with minerals. The elements penetrate into the farthest layer of enamel, strengthen it and make it resistant to caries. This should not be neglected. In general, mineralization has a beneficial effect on the health of the entire oral cavity. The stage lasts about 10 minutes.
The final result is achieved after three sessions.
Professional whitening
Aesthetic dentistry is available both in price and in the choice of clinic. The preparation procedure for each whitening method is similar. The doctor conducts an examination and, depending on the condition of your teeth and the desired result, you are offered a whitening option: chemical, laser or photo whitening. It is necessary to carry out professional teeth cleaning in advance to eliminate caries and other oral diseases. Before the procedure, you are provided with protective glasses, and a special composition is applied to the gums and mucous surfaces to avoid burns. The teeth are coated with a fluoride substance, which reduces their sensitivity. After the procedure, the doctor applies a remineralizing composition.
How to whiten teeth in a clinic? Common and effective methods of whitening:
- Opalescence. A chemical composition with a high concentration of hydrogen peroxide - 40% - is applied to the teeth. During the chemical reaction, oxygen particles are released, which peel off the pigment from the enamel. The procedure is carried out without the use of ultraviolet or LED lamps. This is the most profitable option; the price of the service starts from 10 thousand rubles. The procedure lasts 1.5 hours. The result is lightening by 5-10 tones. The chemical composition, in addition to hydrogen peroxide, also contains auxiliary beneficial substances. Therefore, opalescence allows you to both whiten your teeth enamel and strengthen it.
- Laser. A high oxygen content gel is applied to the teeth. The laser acts on the enamel, activating the effect of the applied composition. The gel releases active oxygen, which peels off pigment particles from the enamel. Compared to opalescence, this is a more expensive procedure - from 17-20 thousand rubles. Whitening with laser takes from 40 minutes to 1.5 hours. The result is enamel lightening by 6-8 tones. The effect lasts for at least a year. With proper dental care, this period can be extended to 5-7 years.
- ZOOM (latest version - ZOOM 4). How to whiten teeth from yellowness? Using ZOOM technology. Of all the options listed, this is the most expensive. The difference from laser or chemical is the use of a lamp with a cold glow. The gel, which is applied to the enamel, contains a reduced concentration of hydrogen peroxide, 25% versus the standard 35-40%. Potassium phosphate in the composition strengthens the enamel. The procedure is painless and lasts within an hour. The result is lightening by 8 tones or more. With careful oral care, the effect will last 3-5 years. You can do it at home and without a lamp, simply by applying the composition to the enamel. But this takes longer and requires prior consultation with a dentist.
Contraindications to bleaching:
- diseases of the oral cavity (caries, periodontitis, gingivitis and others) - they need to be treated before whitening;
- old fillings, crowns or dentures in the smile area. They cannot be whitened, so fillings that have changed color will be recommended to be replaced. If you have crowns or dentures in your smile area, consider other options to improve the appearance of your teeth, such as veneers.
- pregnancy and lactation period;
- hypersensitivity to bleaching components;
- mental illness;
- age under 18 years.
Features
Why choose belle teeth whitening? Maybe Magic White whitening is better? Because the system has a peculiarity. It's all about the gel. The belle gel used differs from other products in that it contains:
- bleaching component (hydrogen peroxide);
- special antiseptic (zinc sulfate);
- a substance that moisturizes;
- special components that expand the dentinal tubules and allow the substance to penetrate as deeply as possible into the dentin layer;
- peppermint oil, which has a deodorizing and anti-inflammatory effect.
If you have increased tooth sensitivity, it will go away within 1-3 days. To alleviate the condition, do not eat cold or hot food (drinks).
Saving the result
To extend the duration of whitening, dentists strongly recommend:
- Avoid taking coloring products: coffee, tea and others.
- Try not to smoke.
- Clean your mouth with professional pastes.
In this case, the effect of whitening using the belle method will last two years.
For 48 hours after whitening, you should not drink or eat: red wine, berries, fruit sauces, soy sauce, tomato sauces, tomatoes, cola and, of course, coffee and tea.
What is teeth whitening and who needs it?
Teeth whitening is primarily a chemical process to change the color of dental dentin, that is, to remove pigment. Sometimes patients, either themselves or with the help of advertising, confuse teeth lightening and whitening.
Teeth whitening is giving teeth the natural, original color they have by removing plaque and tartar (professional hygiene, and especially Air-flow), which lie on the surface and shade the color of the tooth into more yellow-brown shades.
Each of us is born with a certain color of teeth . There are many color lines, but VITA is most often used. And there is no such thing as an unattractive shade; there is a desire to meet certain standards.
The color of teeth changes with age . Most often this happens to those who have problems with hygiene and plaque is constantly on the surface of the teeth. That is, the pigment still penetrates through the enamel, and where there is abrasion or microcracks, this happens many times faster.
Yes, there are smokers, coffee drinkers and so on. However, even if a person is generally vegan, but does not brush his teeth well, the color will be worse than that of a heavy smoker with good home hygiene and medical examinations every six months.
Reviews
Veronica, Moscow, 27 years old
I recently had belle whitening done at a clinic in our area. The result is very noticeable. The teeth are snow-white. My oral cavity was healthy, so I did not undergo any preliminary measures. I came across a very delicate and attentive doctor who explained the whole process and gave reviews of other clients about belle whitening. Now I agree with them all. In addition, I try to follow the dentist’s advice: I don’t smoke and don’t drink coffee. I want to stay with that smile longer. Today there are more whitening products on my bathroom shelf than before.
Konstantin, Yaroslavl, 35 years old
I was a heavy smoker for many years. Smoked more than one pack a day. I recently quit (my health failed). I noticed that my teeth were too yellow. Probably, those around him also turned their attention to this. On the advice of my wife, I decided to have whitening done. Although I am a man, the painlessness of the process was important to me. I decided on the belle method. I rarely visited the dentist, so my mouth needed a lot of treatment. But all this is over. Only one day was spent on the whitening procedure. Of course, after my yellow teeth, the effect is simply very noticeable. It seems to me that I look younger and look more respectable. After looking at me, my sister decided to undergo whitening. She is also a heavy smoker.
Ekaterina, St. Petersburg, 37 years old
I often resorted to home whitening. It was a pity to spend money on visiting the clinic. She prescribed and applied various means, used improvised devices and recipes of the populists. It's not the same. Whitening with the belle method proved this to me. To be honest, I’m tired of the constant whitening procedures I carry out regularly. I decided that it was better to spend the money and enjoy white teeth for a long time. I spent a very long time choosing a clinic in our city, then I wanted to see a good specialist. And now, hurray, everything worked out. My teeth actually look better today than after home whitening. It seems to me that I spent very little time in the doctor’s chair. The dentist quickly cleaned them, smeared them with something (as I now understand with a special product), shined a light on them and sent them home. I expected the whitening process to take longer. I didn’t experience any pain at all (which I’m glad about). They say that the whitening effect lasts for about two years. I will no longer resort to home whitening. By then I’ll save up some money and go ahead to a proven dentistry for a radiant smile.
Svetlana, Orenburg, 26 years old
I have sensitive teeth and gums. My enamel has always wanted more whiteness. Unfortunately, I rarely brush my teeth. It's easier for me to pay to have something done to me. This is my second time bleaching Belle. I like the result. After the procedure I experience discomfort and sensitivity, but it goes away within a few days (I take painkillers). It is impossible to maintain the original whiteness for a long time. But they are whiter than before.
Oksana, Moscow, 30 years old
I am against any bleaching, including belle. My friend whitened her teeth using this method. I paid a lot, the effect did not last even a year. It seems to me that lightening with a lamp and strong chemicals damage the natural enamel of teeth. Therefore, throughout my adult life I have been trying to eat less sweets, eat less colored food and clean my mouth regularly. Of course, my teeth are not as white as my friend’s. But they definitely don’t have a strong yellowness and homeliness.
Evgeniya, Moscow, 35 years old
My brother is an experienced dentist. He explained to me that bleaching is not a very useful procedure. But in modern times, technology is moving forward. And the compounds used to improve whiteness are not so harmful. Belle is a method that has already proven itself and is used in many clinics. Brother is against bleaching with soda and activated carbon. He says that you can ruin the enamel. The whiteness of teeth depends on the individual characteristics of the enamel and the person’s dental care. The intense whiteness that many people want on their teeth can lead to unpleasant pain. Therefore, as a doctor, he always explains this to his clients.
Sofia, Perm, 40 years old
I tried the belle method on myself. The result is not bad. The only thing I have is one nuance: I have a stain on my front tooth from a filling and it has not whitened. In my heart I blame the doctor who performed the procedure and did not warn me about this possible effect. If I had known this in advance, I might have refused the procedure. Today I would walk around with an even, yellowish color. I really don't like this prominent stain. And of course the teeth are white. The procedure itself is quick. I don't like hospitals, especially the dentist. The short time I spent on whitening made me happy.
Irina, 32 years old, Moscow
I've never whitened my teeth. I believe that under the influence of the lamp and the active substance, fluoride disappears from the teeth. And they become fragile. I like a white smile, but the risk seems too great. If I still decide to undergo such a procedure, I will try to extract all the nuances from the doctor. Even a small percentage of contraindications will push me to refuse the procedure.
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