Due to the emergence of social media, nowadays, people strive for perfect, white teeth; they aspire for the perfect smile to achieve the perfect pictures for the perfect amount of likes. Through this, there has been a surge of different methods that people try out in order to save money and achieve their goal of achieving a row of pearly whites. Although what people are failing to consider is their choice of substances and habits; one's teeth may not be as white as they want because either they didn’t brush them as often or because they ate or drank many products that can stain their teeth. By avoiding these types of foods and habits then you will be able to prevent staining your teeth. A few of the most popular methods of whitening teeth are home remedies, charcoal, and UV lights. Although they may seem effective, they have negative side effects.
There are many reasons that consuming certain products lead to the staining of one’s teeth; for example, foods that contain a high level of acidity cause enamel erosion. This means that the most protective layer of the tooth gets damaged. People always want to try to use lemons, which rank high in the acidic level. Since acids themselves are already bad for your teeth, then it is worse for you to apply it for long periods of time and even worse to brush your teeth with them. The enamel is known to be even stronger than the bone, and if it is being damaged then you know that it is not good.
Charcoal became a national sensation back in 2017; it promised to whiten one’s teeth quickly as well as provide good breath. Even though this product may remove the stains from the top of your teeth, it can also lead to teeth staining if you use it on a daily basis. This product may also be harmful because it does not contain fluoride; which is what protects the enamel. Since it does not contain this, the enamel is likely to get destroyed and may result in the emergence of cavities.
After the charcoal mania, the next method that people resorted to was using UV light or blue light machines. These machines effectively remove all stains from your teeth, but bring negative side effects. The way it works is that one applies a peroxide substance and shines the UV light on top which speeds up the chemical reaction. Although one is not harming the teeth’s enamel, one’s gums may result burned, irritated, and sensitive due to the mixture of chemicals with strong wavelengths.
The most recent commotion has been the use of whitening strips which alike the previous methods, do not harm the enamel. The downside to this product is that it contains hydrogen peroxide which leads to a decrease in protein and sensitivity in the tooth
The most common method people tend to resort to is the use of home remedies due to their availability. Some of these methods include the usage of banana peels which scientifically has not been proven to work. If these home alternatives were to work then they would be great contenders because they don't damage your teeth. This method is non-damaging, but it is not proven to work, therefore you should find another method that is effective and harmless.
The best product that is recommended by dentists is using normal whitening toothpaste. What makes this product a better option is that it does not damage your teeth and it is efficient. Even though it is a safe option, it is not recommended to use more than the amount shown in the box. But before using any whitening product, it is good to consult a dentist as they are more studied and know about what is safe to apply onto a tooth to whiten it. Because of their years of experience, they are able to recommend machines, products, or methods that can protect and whiten at the same time. As can be seen, the popular methods to whiten the teeth such as the UV light, home remedies, charcoal, whitening strips, and others can damage your teeth and make them more sensitive; therefore you shall be aware and careful about the method that you will decide to use.
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