Best teeth whitening treatments

There are several options for tooth whitening, which can be done at your dentist's office or at home, and both can bring good results. Regardless of the form used, an effective and safe teeth whitening should be indicated by the dentist in a consultation, because the individual teeth should be evaluated, since in addition to whitening it may be necessary to realign the teeth or treat cavities and tartar, for example.

Some of the most popular teeth whitening options include:

1. Laser bleaching

This type of whitening is performed by the dentist, in the office, and is done with the use of pulsed light. The results of this method are instantaneous as the teeth become lighter from the first session, but it may take 1-3 sessions to achieve the desired results.

• Price : each session of this type of treatment can cost from R $ 500.00 to 1, 000.00 reais, which varies according to each professional.

2. Bleaching with tray

This type of tooth whitening can also be done at home using a silicone tray created by the dentist so that the person can use it with a whitening gel based on substances such as Carbamide Peroxide or Hydrogen Peroxide. This treatment produces great results, but slower, requiring the use of the tray for a few hours of the day or night, for about 2 weeks.

• Price : the tray costs about R $ 250, 00 to R $ 350, 00 reais, which varies according to the professional, but can be reused when a new treatment is performed.

3. Home bleaching

There are several options for products sold in pharmacies, such as bleaching gels, adaptive trays or whitening tapes, which do not need a prescription and which, although less effective in dealing with the dentist, produce good aesthetic results.

• Price : Products sold in pharmacies may have a price variation of around R $ 15, 00 to R $ 150, 00 reais, depending on the brand and the material used.

Other types of natural home-made treatments such as baking soda, vinegar and hydrogen peroxide should be done under the guidance of the dentist as they are very abrasive and if used incorrectly can cause sensitivity to the teeth. Check out a home remedy for teeth whitening.

4. Application of porcelain or resin facets

This treatment, also known as 'contact lens' for the teeth, is done by the dentist to coat the teeth, which improves the appearance and masks imperfections, giving excellent results and permanently.

• Price : This treatment can be considered expensive because each facet can cost from R $ 500.00 to R $ 2, 000.00 reais. Find out who can put and the essential care of the dental contact lens.

Who can not whiten teeth

Dental bleaching is contraindicated for pregnant women, or people who have bacterial plaque buildup, tartar or gum inflammation. These are some of the reasons that reinforce the importance of consulting with the dentist before doing a bleaching.

Other tips for teeth whitening

There are other types of care that can be done that help to whiten teeth, although they do not have the same results as whitening treatments. Some options are:

• Use daily dental floss and mouthwash;
• Do a cleaning of the teeth, called devaluation once a year;
• Use an electric toothbrush with whitening toothpaste, such as Colgate Total Whitening or Oral B 3D White, for example, 2 times a day;
• Avoid foods that stain your teeth like chocolate, beets, coffee, tea and especially the cigarette. For those who drink a lot of coffee or tea a good tip is to drink some water right away to remove the traces of coffee that may be on the teeth.

These foods should also be avoided for a few weeks after teeth whitening procedures, so the results will be longer lasting. Learn more about what foods to avoid and what to do to prevent stains on your teeth.