A home treatment to remove yellow or dark spots on teeth caused by coffee, for example, which is also used to whiten teeth, involves using a silicone tray or mold with a bleaching gel, such as carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide.
It is recommended that the silicone mold be made by the dentist, as it is made according to the shape of the teeth and tooth arch, as well as prevent the gel from leaving the mold and cause irritation of the throat, for example.
Home treatment to remove stains and whiten teeth should be done by following a few steps:
Before treatment, it is important for the dentist to perform a dental cleaning to remove debris from the teeth, allowing greater contact of the whitening gel with the teeth, making whitening more effective.
When treatment is successful, teeth whitening can be maintained for up to 2 years. The price of this home treatment ranges from R$150 to R$600 and depends on the type of mold purchased, either manufactured by the dentist or purchased more from the Internet or in a dental store without consulting the dentist.
It is important that during treatment, the person respects the concentration of gel indicated by the dentist, since the use of higher concentrations can be harmful to teeth and gums, causing the removal of enamel or damage to the structure of the teeth or gums.In addition, it is important to check if the mold fits the teeth well, otherwise the gel may come out of the mold and cause gum irritation.
This home treatment is not effective in removing small white spots from teeth, as they are caused by excess fluoride, nor is it effective in brown and grey spots caused by ingestion of antibiotics in childhood, such as tetracycline, for example.It is recommended to place porcelain veneers, also known as ‘tooth contact lenses’.
Food is a common cause of the yellowing of your teeth, so watch the video below to see foods that can stain or yellow your teeth: