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.
Why do teeth become sensitive after whitening?
In the first days after the procedure, the enamel will be more sensitive; minor pain and reaction to temperature stimuli may occur. This is a completely normal phenomenon, since the teeth were exposed to aggressive external influences. However, there should not be acute pain - this situation indicates that the doctor chose the wrong dosage of the active substance.
Even the safest and gentlest whitening methods still have a negative effect on the enamel, destroying its mineral composition. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce healthy foods into the diet (see the list below), as well as use various preparations that will strengthen your teeth - in pharmacies you can purchase special pastes or compositions that are applied to the teeth for a few minutes.
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 diet should you follow after teeth whitening?
After bleaching, the enamel becomes more porous, and therefore there are certain restrictions in terms of nutrition and hygiene procedures. Therefore, after the lightening procedure, adhere to the “white diet”: exclude foods and drinks that contain coloring pigments and can lead to a change in the shade of the enamel. It is worth minimizing the amount of coffee, black tea, dark vegetables and fruits consumed.
To strengthen the enamel, introduce into your diet foods that contain large amounts of calcium and fluoride: milk, kefir, cottage cheese, fish, cheeses, eggs.
It is worth excluding factors that provoke unpleasant sensations, namely, too hard food, excessively hot and cold drinks. Follow the recommendation for an average of a week or longer, if necessary. It is also better to exclude sour and spicy foods from the diet: citrus fruits, sauces, ketchup, curry and other seasonings can increase tooth sensitivity.
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.
Sources used:
- Diagnostic reference book for dentist / Lutskaya Irina. — M.: Medical literature
- Haywood, Van & Houck, V. M. & Heymann, H. O. (1991). Nightguard vital bleaching: Effects of various solutions on enamel surface texture and color.
- Modern technologies for dental restoration / L.A. Lobovkina, A.M. Romanov. — M.: MEDpress-inform
6. Professional teeth cleaning before whitening is optional.
Again, the choice is yours. But by ignoring this stage of preparation for whitening, you risk the expected result of the procedure, because only the plaque will be lightened, but the teeth themselves will not. Therefore, of course, it is worth listening to the opinion of dentists who consider professional teeth cleaning to be an obligatory part of preparation for whitening.
As you can see, most of the claims about the dangers of bleaching have no basis. But the conclusion suggests itself - in order to have complete confidence in the safety and effectiveness of this procedure, several conditions must be met:
- bleaching should be carried out in a medical clinic;
- the procedure should be carried out only by a dentist using high-quality equipment;
- Only healthy teeth can be whitened;
- the patient must follow all recommendations of the dentist after the procedure;
We suggest you have whitening done at a multidisciplinary medical center - our specialists will advise you on all questions about this procedure and carry it out efficiently and safely!
What works and what lies?
It is important to remember that whitening is an aesthetic procedure and is only done on healthy, clean teeth and healthy gums. That is, professional hygiene and a week of rest almost always. Fillings and crowns cannot be bleached (replacement in the future), so consultation with a specialist is required.
Contraindications - pregnancy, lactation, children under 18 years of age, not for persons sensitive to light and receiving PUVA therapy, oncology, inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity, as well as chronic diseases without adequate therapy.
I won’t discuss everything that’s popular; those who do it will still stick to their guns and consider themselves the smartest and most special. I will say one thing: the effect is much less than the potential harm. I DO NOT RECOMMEND.
Toothpastes do not whiten, but due to increased abrasiveness they simply remove a certain amount of plaque, that is, they lighten. We use it carefully 1-2 times a week. All statements on pastes are marketing. Yes, some toothpastes may even contain an active component for teeth whitening, but its concept is so small and insignificant that you can only notice the result if you really believe in it, having paid a lot of rubles for this magical paste.
Before absolutely any whitening, you must visit a dentist and consult. Whether it’s gel from AliExpress or strips, it doesn’t matter. You may have enamel defects, stones and inflammation, which are a direct contraindication to whitening.
Whitening strips work when used correctly and rationally, but often their use has side effects in the form of pain and sensitivity. Those who do not follow the course, therefore, do not get results.
Gels and lamps in beautiful packages also work , the effectiveness is approximately the same as from strips. It all depends on the condition of the teeth. If there is abrasion, wedge-shaped defects, it becomes unbearably painful.
Whitening with gels and lamps in beauty salons, in my opinion, is quackery . No one will look into your mouth, they will just smear everything and put it on. They do it on stones and plaque - it’s like doing a manicure with very dirty hands. Burns of the mucous membrane and bleaching for caries are also possible. At best, there is simply no result.
Custom whitening trays made by a dentist are the most effective at-home whitening method, but are more often used to maintain color after professional whitening. An independent visible result is also achievable, but with considerable effort.
