Teeth whitening – what should you consider?

Some bleaching products on the market, whether used at home or in a dental practice, must not be used on exposed tooth necks. Evaluations of “home solutions” have shown that, depending on the duration of use, concentration and acidity, damage to tooth enamel can occur. Bleaching agents with a low pH value and agents with a high concentration of hydrogen peroxide have proven to be particularly problematic.

The problem for users: Damage to tooth enamel is not immediately noticeable. This is because the changes begin at the microscopic level. Macroscopically, the irreversible damage only becomes visible after some time. If the tooth surface appears dull, then demineralization of the teeth has already occurred due to cauterization. A remineralizing toothpaste is generally recommended here.

Temporary hot-cold sensitivity or irritated gums are not immediate signs of incipient damage. Around a fifth of users report these symptoms at the start of a bleaching treatment. Fluoridation after bleaching reduces this sensitivity, which disappears after about 24 hours. Be sure to talk to your dentist.

What types of bleaching are there?

Below you will find an overview of the most common methods:

Home bleaching
The most common method for whitening discolored teeth is home bleaching using a bleaching tray. The dentist makes the bleaching trays for the upper and lower jaw individually and precisely. The patient fills these trays with bleaching gel before going to bed and wears them overnight. This method is very safe and usually works well. In most cases, a clear result is visible after just 4 to 8 applications. The gel can be purchased again at any time and the bleaching can be repeated if necessary.

Power bleaching
Power bleaching is the “express method” for whiter teeth. After a thorough cleaning, the dentist applies a bleaching agent to the teeth. This is a highly concentrated preparation. Its active ingredient is activated by light or heat. The bleaching process can be accelerated by irradiation with polymerization light or laser, because no patient wants to spend hours in the dentist’s chair. For patients with a very sensitive gag reflex, this method can be more pleasant than wearing braces overnight.

Walking bleaching
Walking bleaching is the best way to whiten dead teeth. To do this, an invisible hole is drilled into the tooth and any discolored material is removed. The dentist then applies the bleaching agent to the tooth. It must be changed after a few days. Once the desired level of whitening has been achieved, e.g. after a week, the tooth is sealed.

Instant whitening
A real innovation in the field of bleaching is the Snow Shine “Whitening Foam” from the Snow Pearl line. It is extremely easy to use: the refreshing foam is simply sprayed directly onto the teeth and used like a normal toothpaste. Otherwise? Nothing! No water, no splint. Nevertheless, a visual improvement is immediately visible and with regular use, the teeth are progressively and permanently whitened without becoming sensitive. I was very skeptical at first. But the results proved me wrong.

How does Instant Whitening work?

As with all tooth whiteners, the bleaching agent gradually breaks down deep discoloration. One of the special features of Snow Shine is its nano-hydroxyapatite content. This substance is also a component of our tooth enamel. Therefore, it adheres particularly well and fills in the smallest defects and unevenness with each application. It repairs the tooth surface, making it smoother and more flawless each time. You can feel this when you glide your tongue over your teeth. The teeth get a pearlescent effect. This product is also recommended for highly sensitive and exposed tooth necks because it closes exposed dentin canals. The immediate optical effect is created by a special light filter. I was so impressed by this innovation that I introduced it to all my patients and don’t want to withhold it from you either. I called the product SNOW SHINE; it is available directly in the shop here.

SNOW PEARL SNOW SHINE Whitening Foam – more beautiful teeth immediately

The immediate effect and the ease of use are unbeatable and this in the context of optimized dental health. In addition, the strengthening of teeth and dental health is supported by sodium fluoride in the foam: calcium particles coat the teeth with an acid-resistant calcium fluoride layer, which prevents the proliferation of caries bacteria.