A snow-white smile will never go out of style. Healthy, white and well-groomed teeth- an indicator of success and health.

Most of us dream of snow-white and healthy teeth.

The market offers many various drugs for teeth whitening, and expensive services dental clinics, which not everyone can afford. However, not everyone decides to undergo chemical whitening.

Today we’ll talk about procedures that can be performed at home. They will not damage the enamel and will not cause harm to health. Of course, these tricks will not replace trips to the dentist, but with regular use they will brighten your smile by several shades and strengthen your gums.

There are decades-proven methods for safely whitening tooth enamel, which may not be as effective as expensive procedures and products, but are economical, accessible and do not require special effort. And the products necessary for teeth whitening are always at hand: lemon juice, baking soda, strawberries and wild strawberries, activated carbon, charcoal, hydrogen peroxide, table salt, etc.

1. Turmeric. DIY whitening paste

American video blogger Drew Canole showed that in the modern world you can brush your teeth and kill caries with a mixture of certain ingredients, which may well replace what we are used to toothpaste.

Canol proposed an amazing recipe for preparing the mixture, which the ancient Indians used several thousand years ago, even then they kept their oral cavity hygienic and had teeth whiter than those of Europeans.

The video blogger suggests making a special mixture-paste (not toothpaste at all), using only three components - powdered turmeric, coconut oil and peppermint oil.

Mix 1 tsp. turmeric powder with the same amount of pure coconut oil and 2-3 drops of peppermint oil. We use it like regular toothpaste. This mixture protects enamel, significantly brightens teeth and refreshes the oral cavity.

See video instructions for more details. Canol explains that all components have unique properties, extremely beneficial for dental health. Turmeric is a natural antibiotic whose main property is to kill bacteria, coconut oil helps fight tooth decay, and peppermint oil helps fight bacteria and creates a pleasant breath.

2. Baking soda

Baking soda is another natural bleach. One of useful qualities This substance is that it is absorbed by the enamel, eliminating plaque and light spots. How to properly use baking soda for whitening - read below.

Using baking soda as toothpaste

1. Mix a tablespoon of baking soda with a little water.
2. The consistency of the resulting mass should resemble toothpaste.
3. Brush your teeth with this mixture.
4. Try not to swallow while doing this.
5. Leave the mixture on your teeth for 10 minutes.
6. Wait 5 minutes and brush your teeth with toothpaste as usual.

Mixing baking soda and toothpaste

1. Mix not large number toothpaste and baking soda.
2. Brush your teeth with this mixture.
3. Rinse your mouth with warm water.

Both of these methods are quite effective and can be used long time. The first method takes more time, but its results are better, please note that you can use it no more than once a week. The second teeth whitening method can be used several times a week, and it also takes much less time.

Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide

Mix a small amount of hydrogen peroxide with a small amount of baking soda to make a paste. Brush your teeth as usual.

1. Add 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide 3% to half a glass of water.
2. After thoroughly brushing your teeth, dip your toothbrush in the solution, lightly sprinkle it with baking soda and brush your teeth, then rinse your mouth with the remaining mixture and then with clean water.

Hydrogen peroxide is an antibacterial agent and works great as a mouth and gum cleaner to rid your mouth of germs.

Baking soda is an abrasive, like sandpaper, so be careful to make sure you have enough hydrogen peroxide in the mixture because it can damage the enamel. The paste should not be sandy at all, but in fact it should be soft.

Due to the risks associated with swallowing the product, this method is not practiced very often (maximum one week per month).

It must be remembered that hydrogen peroxide is an oxidizing agent that can damage the gums after frequent and repeated use.

Important! When using baking soda on your teeth, do not use hard brushes or intensive brushing. Abrasive particles can scratch the enamel, which will further lead to damage to its integrity, caries and increased sensitivity.
Coloring substances from foods and drinks will get into the cracks, which cannot be removed by regular cleaning.

3. Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has many uses. One of them is teeth whitening. This method doesn't taste very good, but its effectiveness is undeniable. Read below on how to properly use apple cider vinegar to whiten your teeth.

Rinse aid from apple cider vinegar for the oral cavity

1. Pour a small glass of vinegar.
2. Take a sip without swallowing the liquid.
3. Rinse your mouth thoroughly.
4. After this, spit.
5. Rinse your mouth with warm water.

Apple cider vinegar and baking soda

1. In a small bowl, mix apple cider vinegar and baking soda until it is the consistency of toothpaste.
2. Apply the resulting mixture to your teeth.
3. Leave for 5-10 minutes.
4. Rinse your mouth with warm water.
5. Then brush your teeth as usual.

Bleaching with baking soda and acids cannot be used very often and must be handled carefully. There is a risk of thinning the enamel and the appearance of microscopic scratches, which in the future can lead not only to damage to the teeth, but also to even greater darkening.

These are the passions:

There are other wonderful remedies for whitening enamel without consequences - for example, coconut oil. It turns out that it is useful not only for skin and hair, but also perfectly dissolves dirt, tartar, removes germs and plaque. Having bactericidal properties, coconut oil can be used to prevent caries.

4. Coconut oil

Coconut oil - vegetable oil, obtained from coconut pulp, containing a record amount of saturated fat.
The main component of the oil is lauric acid (medium chain saturated acid). Coconut oil contains approximately 50% lauric acid, which is considered a record content among other products.

The most popular ways to use coconut oil for oral hygiene are: oil pulling and adding the product to prepared toothpaste.

It’s very easy to make a teeth whitening rinse from coconut oil at home, it consists of just one ingredient, you will need:

• A teaspoon of coconut oil.

How to carefully whiten teeth enamel using coconut oil at home:

1. Coconut oil has a different consistency depending on the room temperature, but it always melts with human heat. Usually the product is quite hard.
2. To whiten enamel, you need to take an incomplete teaspoon of the product and place it in your mouth. It will immediately begin to melt, and the consistency will resemble sunflower or olive oil.
3. Now you need to roll it between your teeth, simulating rinsing with water.
4. The procedure lasts 10-15 minutes. During this time, the oil will change its consistency and eventually become completely liquid.
5. After this time, the mass must be spat out. Under no circumstances should you swallow, as the oil will be drawn from the teeth and tissues. oral cavity a large number of microbes and harmful substances.
6. Rinse your mouth well with water at least 40 °C to remove all remaining oil. You can add a little salt to it.

After this whitening, your teeth become very smooth and incredibly clean. The same remedy is used to detoxify the body; it is considered one of the best for preserving youth and beauty.

Coconut oil for brushing teeth:
You can also mix some coconut oil with baking soda and brush your teeth with this mixture.

Or simply apply the required amount of oil to your teeth before brushing your teeth. Leave for 15-20 minutes and then clean well in the traditional way.

Alternatively, drop coconut oil onto a clean cloth and rub into each tooth.
You can repeat this procedure 2-3 times a week.

Lauric acid has a detrimental effect on the activity of oral bacteria that cause bad breath, development of caries and periodontal diseases. In particular, this substance effectively fights the Streptococcus mutans species, the main cause of the formation of carious cavities.

Regular use of coconut oil reduces the amount of plaque on teeth, which helps prevent periodontal disease. Recent studies have shown that coconut oil destroys plaque, thus protecting the gums from infections and bacteria entering the area, preventing the development of gingivitis and other pathological conditions. According to several scientific works, the effectiveness of coconut oil against these types of bacteria is comparable to the effectiveness of chlorhexidine, the main antimicrobial component of many mouth rinses.
Thus, the use of coconut oil helps prevent tooth decay and protects against gum disease.

5. Tea tree oil

Teeth whitening with oil tea tree has become one of the hottest topics on forums where home cosmetology in all its forms is discussed. Indeed, teeth whitening with traditional folk remedies - peroxide, soda, charcoal - is very traumatic for the gums, and tea tree oil for teeth whitening can be an ideal way out.

The easiest way: moisten a cotton swab with oil and thoroughly wipe the teeth on all sides. Rinse your mouth with a weak solution of water and lemon/apple cider vinegar.

Brushing teeth with tea tree oil:

1. After brushing your teeth with a regular brush and toothpaste, rinse your mouth thoroughly.
2. Add 2-3 drops of tea tree oil directly from the bottle onto the same brush and brush your teeth with it.
3. Rinse your mouth thoroughly, preferably with warm boiled water and wash the brush under running water.
   By the way, after this procedure the smell of tea tree oil did not go away. It’s not that he bothers me much, but it’s unpleasant. I had to dilute a teaspoon of salt in a glass of water (you can use lemon juice or a couple of spoons of apple cider vinegar instead of salt), and already this rinsing removed the oil.
   This hygiene will help get rid of remaining bacteria after the first cleaning and give a whiter smile.

Repeat the procedure after 3-4 days.

When brushing your teeth with tea tree oil, it may numb your tongue or lips a little. But this feeling quickly passes, and with regular use it will become addictive and such manifestations will disappear forever.

Tea tree oil may cause gum irritation, it should not be swallowed as it can burn the esophagus. It should be remembered that tea tree oil should only be used as an external remedy. If tea tree oil is ingested in large quantities, it can have an effect on the body in the form of nausea, diarrhea, confusion, violations of movement orientation.
If you apply folk remedies, then do not forget about the possible individual intolerance plants. Listen to your body to avoid allergic reactions.
However, tea tree oil whitening is the method is not bad I read a lot of positive reviews...

Tea tree oil rinse:
If you use a solution of 5 drops of 100% tea tree oil in 1/2 cup of water to rinse your teeth daily after brushing, the effect of the procedure will become noticeable within a few weeks.
This procedure can be carried out both before and after cleaning. Before reading, it is carried out to soften deposits in the mouth, which are then effectively removed by brushing with a toothpaste. After brushing, mouth rinse provides high-quality and gentle oral care.

And also:

• For sensitive enamel, mix three drops of tea tree with a teaspoon of aloe juice and rub into the enamel. This technique strengthens teeth and brightens them.
• Every time after eating, rub in a solution prepared from a drop of tea tree and a teaspoon mineral water. This recipe gets rid of nicotine plaque.
• To eliminate swelling, suppuration and reduce pain, use a cotton swab soaked in tea tree ether and place it on the damaged area in the mouth.
• If you have gumboil, you can rinse your mouth every three hours with a solution of tea tree oil and water (5 drops per glass).

6. Strawberry paste/scrub

Since ancient times, people have paid attention to the whitening properties of strawberries. Modern science offers the following explanation for this effect: strawberries contain salicylic acid, which has a destructive effect on substances that cause staining of tooth enamel. It would be a serious omission not to put this knowledge into practice.

There are several in various ways How can you use strawberries to whiten your teeth? Some of them are presented below.

Rubbing strawberries

1. Take one strawberry.
2. Cut it in half.
3. Rub half a strawberry over the surface of your teeth.
4. Leave for 5-10 minutes.
5. Afterwards, brush your teeth with toothpaste as usual.

This perfect way whiten your teeth without spending a lot of time and money. Depending on the circumstances, it can be applied twice a week.

Strawberries with baking soda

1. Mash one or two strawberries.
2. Use its juice to brush your teeth.
3. Wait 5 minutes.
4. Mix a tablespoon of baking soda with a small amount of water until a paste forms.
5. Brush your teeth with it.
6. Rinse your mouth with warm water.
7. Brush your teeth with toothpaste as usual.

This method takes more time, but is very effective. The combination of strawberries and baking soda works wonders when it comes to teeth whitening. At the same time, simply mixing these two components does not give such a result, so it is very important to use them in turn.

How to whiten teeth with strawberry toothpaste:

Sea salt is good for whitening teeth. Because of his high content iodine, salt has antiseptic and antifungal properties.

Take fresh strawberries, mash them with a spoon, mix with the finest sea salt (you can grind it yourself in a coffee grinder), apply to a toothbrush and light movements massage your teeth for several minutes. Then rinse your mouth well.
Certainly, sea ​​salt can be replaced with a simple, cooked one...

How to whiten teeth with strawberry scrub:

To prepare a teeth whitening scrub at home you will need:

• 1-3 large strawberries,
• a pinch of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of soda.

1. Place the berries in a small jar, grind with a pestle until a paste is obtained, add salt, soda, mix thoroughly.
2. Brush your teeth with regular toothpaste.
3. Use a tissue to remove excess saliva.
4. Apply the prepared scrub of strawberries, salt and soda to the brush.
5. And apply a sufficient amount of the resulting mixture to your teeth. Massage well and leave for 5 minutes.
6. Rinse your mouth.

The salt particles have quite sharp edges, so if the enamel is weak, then you can exclude this ingredient and use a mixture of strawberries and baking soda.

Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, which helps fight plaque. It also contains enzymes called malic acid, which help remove stains from your enamel.
Salt acts as an abrasive scrub ingredient that fights dirt, and soda is needed for additional whiteness.
Baking soda enhances the effects of the berry, giving it abrasive properties and promoting more intense whitening.
Instead of soda, you can use ash, activated carbon or tooth powder.

After the procedure, do not forget to brush your teeth with a fluoride-containing toothpaste to neutralize the glucose and acids contained in the berries.

Repeat the teeth whitening procedure every evening until the desired effect is achieved.

To avoid damaging the enamel, clean with this paste no more than once every 2 weeks. The acid contained in strawberries is relatively harmless due to its low concentration, but soda abrasive is more frequent use may damage tooth enamel. Therefore, people suffering from increased enamel sensitivity should use this method especially carefully and only after consulting a dentist.

7. Charcoal/activated carbon mask

Wood ash contains a substance called potassium hydroxide, the crystals of which perfectly lighten tooth enamel. Active ash particles are able to remove plaque in the most difficult to reach places. Previously, our ancestors used charcoal daily as a tooth powder, and at the same time had white teeth.

Take a piece of charcoal (a carbonaceous material made by heating wood) and rub it on your yellowed teeth. Rinse your mouth thoroughly with warm water.

According to Ayurveda, instead of a toothbrush, you need to use a stick of neem or sandalwood (sold in any Indian goods store). Before each use, the stick is lightly set on fire: ash is the cleaning agent we need.

By the way, it is quite possible to use blue eggplant powder as charcoal. Yes, yes, I found this advice online:

Cut the eggplant into slices, bring to a charcoal state in a frying pan or in the oven and crush. Stain your fingers with eggplant ash and brush your teeth with them for 3-5 minutes. After teeth whitening, you should not eat or drink for an hour. Ash from your fingers can be easily washed off with warm water, you can prepare it in reserve, and it can be stored for a long time.

I don’t know about you, I bake eggplants in the oven for caviar until the crust is lightly charred: I scoop out the pulp, but the charcoal skins remain - so I’ll have to try it...

And one more thing: you can put charcoal in a jar when you go to barbecue. Using olive oil, you can remove individual stains on your teeth: carefully rub the darkened area with a cotton swab dipped in oil. Then you can brush your teeth with regular toothpaste. After three to five treatments, the stain will disappear. with a barbecue or fire and all the bells and whistles :).

Activated carbon has the same properties for teeth. You can buy this product at any pharmacy, activated carbon is not expensive, so everyone can afford this method of whitening.
Rest assured that it is safe for your health! After brushing with activated carbon, your teeth actually become cleaner and whiter.

How to use: Pour charcoal powder into a cup or small bowl, soak a damp cotton swab in it, and then wipe your teeth one at a time. Then wash off.

You need to grind about ten tablets of activated carbon and add the powder to a tube of toothpaste and mix thoroughly. But since this process is labor-intensive, the easiest way is to crush one tablet and mix it with the toothpaste before each brushing directly on the toothbrush.

You can use pure charcoal powder, put a little of it on your toothbrush and brush your teeth as usual, without adding toothpaste.
Mix charcoal powder with water to obtain the consistency of thick sour cream. Gently apply to teeth, leave for 2 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Then we clean it in the usual way.

We repeat the procedure 1-2 times a week.

You can also mix activated charcoal with a few drops of lemon juice or water to form a paste, making it easy to use. Finish by rinsing with clean water.

8. Banana peel

Banana peel is also in a great way whiten teeth. It is harmless to tooth enamel and practically free.

Banana peel contains substances that dissolve plaque and help maintain perfect color.

Banana peel bleach

1. Peel the banana.
2. Take a small part of it and rub it on your teeth.
3. Continue rubbing for 2-3 minutes.
4. Rinse your mouth with warm water.

Or carefully rub the outer and inner surfaces of the teeth with a strip of peel, its white part, and leave for 5 minutes. Then we brush our teeth and rinse well.

You can repeat this treatment as often as you like, it is very simple, takes no more than 5 minutes and makes your teeth snow-white.

9. Orange peel and bay leaf

Orange peel is considered a good tooth whitener at home. What are the advantages: cheap, the procedure takes literally a few minutes, accessible, since the often required ingredient is present in the kitchen (especially in winter :).

Peel the orange. Rub the inside (pale) side of the orange peel onto your teeth. Rinse your mouth with water

Using orange peel on its own good method for teeth whitening. But the combination of orange peel and bay leaf is a more effective at-home whitening method. Plus, it's cheap and you can find all the ingredients in your kitchen. The procedure takes literally a few minutes.
Orange peel can be replaced with tangerine peel.

Tooth whitener made from orange peels and bay leaves

1. Peel the orange.
2. Take a few pieces of peel.
3. Rub them into your tooth enamel.
4. Rub bay leaf until it turns into powder.
5. Also apply it on your teeth.
6. Leave for 5 minutes.
7. Rinse your mouth with warm water.

It is best to use this method once a week. The acid contained in orange peel, kills bacteria that cause stains on enamel. And the bay leaf is absorbed into the stains themselves, discoloring them.

10. Lemon for teeth whitening

Homemade variations on the use of lemon's teeth-lightening properties are numerous. However, they all have several common nuances.

In order not to repeat myself in each recipe, I will tell you about them separately:

• Before each procedure, as well as for some time after it, you should not eat foods containing strong dyes, for example, beets, red wine, strong tea (both black and green), coffee and others.
• Also, before starting the procedure, you should brush your teeth well using your usual brush and toothpaste.
• It's pretty strong techniques, therefore their use is not recommended more than once every 7-10 days. The number of procedures is no more than four.

By following these tips, you can make whitening more effective.

Lemon juice:
Ideal for restoring the whiteness of yellowed and food-stained teeth. It is also effective against tartar and maintains fresh breath, strengthens and cleanses the gums.

Directions for use:

1. Wash your teeth only with a small amount of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
2. Clean them carefully and rinse with clean water.

Do this only 2 times a week, no more. Lemon is very acidic and can damage tooth enamel.

Rubbing with a slice:

1. You need to cut a thin slice from a fresh fruit.
2. It needs to be rubbed onto the surface of the enamel and not washed off for several minutes.
3. Depending on the degree of darkening and individual characteristics teeth of each patient, exposure time may vary.
4. For greater effectiveness, do not close your mouth tightly while waiting for the effect.

As an option, place a slice of lemon on your teeth and hold for 5-7 minutes.

After the effect becomes noticeable externally (usually this should wait about 5 minutes, sometimes longer), the remaining lemon should be rinsed off well without using paste or other artificial products.

Zest rub:
This method is considered more gentle than the first, since the zest contains slightly less acid than the pulp itself.

1. The fruit should be peeled so that large enough pieces remain. The lemon itself can be used in any way you like, since you only need the zest to lighten the enamel.
2. External side Each tooth must be thoroughly rubbed with a piece of peel, using its inner side.
3. After that, leave your mouth open for a few minutes (but no more than 3-5) for free access of air.

Usually this is enough for a visual effect - the enamel becomes lighter during the procedure. Next, you should rinse your mouth.

Pulp lotions:
The method is suitable for those people whose teeth darken quite strongly, but at the same time the enamel is quite thick and strong.

1. You need to make a paste from the seedless lemon pulp and dense inner films.
2. It is applied to the surface of the teeth and held for up to five minutes, leaving the mouth slightly open, as in previous recipes.
3. After the procedure, the pulp should be washed off by rinsing, but not with a toothbrush.

Lemon Rinse:
For gradual whitening and freshness of the mouth, a mouthwash is great, which is easy to make yourself.

1. For it we take 3 parts lemon juice and 1 part finely ground salt.
2. Mix and rinse your teeth well with the solution after brushing.
3. We use it 2-3 times a week.

Do not use mouthwash if there is inflammation in the mouth.

The easiest way:
It consists of chewing a piece of lemon pulp for 2-3 minutes. The effect of this procedure will also be quite noticeable.

However, the disadvantage of the technique is that when chewing, the surface is exposed to citric acid. different teeth are exposed to varying degrees.
For better penetration into hard-to-reach places and at the same time reducing negative impact citric acid, people with hypersensitivity can chew not the pulp, but a piece of zest.

Lemon and soda:
Any acid has bleaching properties and citric acid is no exception. But it also negatively affects dental health. The enamel becomes thinner, becomes more vulnerable and sensitive. To safely whiten your teeth at home, you need to supplement it with an alkaline solution. And regular baking soda is the best choice. It's sodium bicarbonate.
Baking soda, like lemon, acts as a teeth whitener. It removes yellow plaque, bacteria, and brightens the enamel. And together these two products work even more effectively.

1. Take an arbitrary amount of soda, pour it into a small container and crush the small lumps.
2. Squeeze the juice from the lemon and add to the soda. The reaction will begin and the powder will foam. This is how it should be, in a few seconds everything will stop.
3. Mix the mixture thoroughly; the consistency should resemble toothpaste.
4. Brush your teeth with regular toothpaste and use a napkin to remove water and saliva from the surface.
5. Apply the resulting teeth whitening product to the brush, brush again, and leave for a minute.
6. Rinse your mouth well with clean water.

11. Basil leaves

Basil leaves - natural remedy for teeth whitening. At the same time, basil still reliably protects gums and teeth from inflammation. And bad smell removes from mouth.

If you grind it to a puree fresh leaves basil, the mixture will help whiten and heal your teeth. It can be used regularly instead of traditional paste. Can be applied for 5-10 minutes before basic cleaning.

And if you add mustard oil to dried basil leaves (a seasoning) and then rub the mixture on your teeth, it will strengthen them and add shine.

12. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera can help us whiten our teeth safely and effectively. To do this, simply squeeze a little juice out of a piece of aloe and apply it to your brush every time you brush your teeth.

To make your teeth shine like Hollywood, you can use a commercial, but natural gel from this plant. Lubricate the teeth, massage with a brush and rinse well.

This procedure can be repeated after each cleaning. After a few weeks, your smile will look brighter and shinier.
Based on materials from www.adme.ru, www.bienhealth.com, www.vash-dentist.ru

Cleaning, and even more so teeth whitening, is a very responsible procedure; if it is done incorrectly, you can forget not only about a snow-white smile, but about a smile in general.
Some useful tips in conclusion..

Brush your teeth twice a day and don't forget about it! The best way to maintain healthy teeth and prevent darkening of the enamel is to brush and floss your teeth every day. Brush your teeth before bed and after meals. Food can stain the enamel of teeth, and brushing your teeth removes food debris.
Brush your teeth for two minutes. Clean your tongue and gums too!

Rinse your mouth after drinking colored drinks such as coffee or foods such as tomato sauce.

Eat crunchy vegetables. Apples, fresh green beans, celery, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli... continue yourself. In general, any hard vegetables and fruits are a natural cleanser for your teeth. So after a cup of coffee, eat an apple.
In addition, vegetables are extremely beneficial for health!

- Coffee and other caffeine-containing products can destroy tooth enamel and thereby cause tooth decay. If you cannot start the morning without these drinks, drink through a straw so that the liquid does not come into contact with your teeth; However, if you can eliminate these drinks, do so.
Cream or milk will not make coffee any less harmful. The enamel-destroying properties of coffee persist even with milk.
Even if your coffee or tea contains more than half milk, these drinks will still not make your teeth whiter.

- Although the most important thing for teeth is toothbrush And dental floss To maintain white and healthy teeth, you must use chewing gum and mouthwash. After eating, chew gum or rinse your mouth with mouthwash. This is very useful!
Use only chewing gum and mouthwashes are not effective because these products only
complement the use of a toothbrush and floss.

- Stay away from tobacco products. Eliminate cigarettes, pipes, cigars, chewing tobacco and snuff. All this is harmful to teeth.
It is believed that chewing tobacco is better than smoking, but this is not true. Chewing tobacco contains at least 28
compounds that lead to the development of oral cancer and are more powerful than nicotine.

Using olive oil, you can remove individual stains on your teeth: gently rub the darkened area with a cotton swab dipped in oil. Then you can brush your teeth with regular toothpaste. After three to five treatments, the stain will disappear.

- If you cannot get rid of any stains, seek advice from your dentist or purchase a product from a pharmacy for use at home.

- Currently, dental fillings are selected to be as similar as possible to the natural color of the teeth. However, after bleaching, they may appear darker. In this case, replace your fillings with plastic ones.

- Wear clothes in blue shades. It turns out that blue(on the body or lips) does white more white. Choose a blue turtleneck and dark lip gloss rather than a red sweater and red lipstick. Of course, the effect will disappear when you take off your clothes, but you can quickly return it!
Do not use matte lipsticks, even if they are blue. Matte colors will make your lips look dirty, less pearlescent. Choose shiny glosses and lipsticks.

Home whitening is a slow process, so the first results will be noticeable no earlier than after 2-4 weeks. Be patient, be persistent, don’t give up halfway, and your teeth will always shine white!

Well, now you know how you can whiten your teeth without harming your health. And with that, I say goodbye and wish you to smile more often!

A snow-white smile will serve as an additional decoration for any girl. To maintain the beauty and health of your teeth, you should contact a professional for advice on whitening. However, this requires time, money and desire. Therefore, many people prefer to use traditional methods of teeth whitening, or buy cheap teeth whitening products. home whitening.

Many people do not think about the fact that teeth whitening with folk remedies is not entirely safe. To keep your teeth healthy after whitening your teeth at home, you need to know some subtleties and also exercise caution.

Dentists believe that with traditional teeth whitening it is impossible to achieve absolute whiteness. However, when correct use folk remedies not only improve appearance teeth, but also prevent some oral diseases - stomatitis, periodontal disease, caries, etc.

How to prepare teeth for home whitening

Any method of home teeth whitening thins the enamel, which increases teeth sensitivity to hot or cold foods and increases the risk of developing caries. Before teeth whitening with home remedies, you need to strengthen your tooth enamel.

Natural dairy products - cow's or goat milk, fermented milk products, cottage cheese, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables. They are rich in natural calcium, which will make your teeth stronger.

If you do not consume enough dairy products (if you are on a diet), use calcium tablets, which are available at any pharmacy.

An excellent folk remedy for improving dental health is tea tree oil. Add a few drops of oil to a glass of warm water and rinse your mouth daily before going to bed. Tea tree oil relieves gum inflammation, prevents caries and periodontal disease, and fights bacteria.

If you follow the above tips, you can safely begin teeth whitening at home within a month.

Folk remedies for teeth whitening

Let's look at the most effective and available methods teeth whitening at home

Baking soda . Mix some baking soda with toothpaste and brush your teeth for 2-3 minutes. The procedure can be repeated no more than once a week. Teeth become whiter due to the fact that soda polishes your teeth, and along with the dark plaque, you scrape off particles of tooth enamel. It is important not to overdo it here, otherwise the enamel may become thinner over time. In addition, baking soda can injure your gums if handled carelessly.

Teeth whitening with hydrogen peroxide . You can rinse your mouth with peroxide or gently wipe your teeth with a cotton swab. Many whitening gels are made with hydrogen peroxide. With daily use of peroxide, you can achieve dazzling white teeth in two weeks. However, do not forget that when long-term use peroxide, tooth enamel becomes thinner and you can ruin your teeth.

Wood ash . Ash is not only a good absorbent, but also excellent remedy for teeth whitening. The active substance in it is potassium hydroxide. Apply ash to your toothbrush and brush your teeth. However, this remedy should not be abused. With frequent use, you can damage the enamel and injure your gums.

Activated carbon . This product is similar in composition and mode of action to wood ash. Crush the tablet and brush your teeth gently.

Strawberries and strawberries . Strawberries have amazing properties teeth whitening. They contain natural bleaching agents. Mash ripe berries and spread this delicious mixture on your teeth. After the procedure, rinse your mouth with water.

Lemon. Lemon juice has long been used as a natural brightener for nails, hair and teeth. Apply the juice to your teeth for a few minutes. Then rinse your mouth with warm water.

Essential oils .2-3 drops of essential oil of orange, lemon, grapefruit or tea tree, shake in a small bottle with warm water or dissolve 1-2 drops of these oils in 1 teaspoon of alcohol and then stir in half a glass of warm water. The resulting solution is an excellent means for rinsing and whitening teeth Any essential oil As a whitening agent, it should be used no more than 1-2 times a week, depending on the sensitivity of the teeth.

Don't forget to rinse your mouth with warm water after teeth whitening. To maintain the results of whitening for a long time, try not to drink carbonated drinks, strong tea and coffee (or at least drink them through a straw so that the coloring liquid does not touch your teeth). You will also have to quit smoking.

Timing for teeth whitening at home

When teeth whitening with home remedies, the process can take up to several weeks. How quickly you can whiten your teeth depends on their condition. If your teeth have darkened due to frequent drinking of coffee or tea, you can whiten them within two weeks. If you are a heavy smoker, you may not achieve the desired result even after 3 months of regular use of inexpensive whitening products.

Teeth whitening gel

There are 2 ways to apply the gel to the surface of the teeth. In the first case, the gel is applied to the teeth using a brush, after which it hardens on their surface until completely dissolved by saliva. Advantages this method- safety for teeth and the duration of the achieved result, the disadvantage is that the visible effect occurs no earlier than after 2 weeks of procedures. If you decide to visit a dentist, you can make the home teeth whitening procedure more comfortable. After all, the second method is that the doctor makes a special matrix (mouthguard) based on an impression of your teeth. The dentist will help you choose the appropriate whitening gel. At home the mouth guard is placed in warm water, and then filled with the recommended whitening composition and placed on the teeth. At first, it should be worn for no more than 1 hour a day, after a few days, on the recommendation of the dentist, for 2-3 hours, and then the aligner can be left on the teeth all night. The result of the procedure will depend on the time the teeth are in the tray with the gel.

The advantages of this method are the invisibility of the whitening process and the ability of the doctor to control the process itself. A significant drawback is that the gel contains hydrogen peroxide, which destroys enamel, gums are irritated, and teeth become very sensitive to temperature changes. This disadvantage can be avoided by using a whitening gel containing no more than 10% hydrogen peroxide. The aligner should be cleaned daily using a toothbrush and toothpaste, and it is advisable not to eat any coloring foods throughout the whitening process.

Your doctor will be able to predict the speed of whitening, and he will also recommend the time of wearing the aligners.

When using a tray for teeth whitening, you must ensure that the product is evenly distributed, otherwise your teeth may become mottled after the whitening procedure.

Modern methods of teeth whitening

Today there are several effective ways professional whitening teeth that allow you to achieve a dazzling result without harming the enamel in just 1 visit to the dentist. Main task modern methods whitening is safe whitening teeth.

The most popular of the expensive teeth whitening methods is considered laser whitening teeth, photo whitening (Zoom) and ultrasound.

Whitening teeth Zoom – the most modern technique in dentistry, does not damage tooth enamel, allows you to achieve ideal white teeth in one session. Your dentist will provide your teeth with professional protection by coating your teeth with strengthening fluoride enamel. However, this pleasure is not cheap; the cost of one procedure can reach more than 500 USD. The results of such whitening can last for several years.

Laser teeth whitening system is the most expensive whitening procedure. It can cost you from 800 to 2000 dollars. However, this is the fastest and safest teeth whitening.

Inexpensive Teeth Whitening Methods

One of the cheapest and easiest methods of teeth whitening is using whitening toothpastes. The whitening properties of the paste are based on the fact that they contain baking soda (sodium bicarbonate).

As noted above, soda-containing toothpastes whiten teeth mechanically, that is, they scrape off dark plaque along with the top layer of enamel. Your teeth, of course, will become lighter, but thinned tooth enamel will soon make itself felt - the sensitivity of your teeth to cold and hot food will increase. Therefore, dentists do not recommend using whitening pastes for more than a month.

Side effects of home teeth whitening

When teeth whitening at home, gum problems often arise. Acid and peroxide cause irritation soft fabric gums, and when cleaning with soda and charcoal, the gums are injured due to strong friction. In this case, try not to touch the gums with the brush while brushing your teeth, and after the whitening procedure, rinse your mouth with chamomile tincture or forest balm.

In addition, with cheap whitening methods, you risk damaging your tooth enamel, which will lead to increased tooth sensitivity and increase the risk of developing caries. Therefore, before whitening your teeth at home, you need to strengthen your tooth enamel for a month with calcium supplements. And it is better to reduce the bleaching process to a minimum.

The desire to look good is inherent in women. Health and beauty are one of the important criteria of a modern successful person. If haircuts and skin and nail care are favorite planned activities, then going to the dentist is often a forced procedure, which many are afraid of and decide to do it only when significant pain, but not for teeth whitening.

As a person ages, the surface color of tooth enamel changes, it becomes darker, yellower, and loses healthy looking. This deficiency can be eliminated by visiting the dentist's office, or by using home methods of teeth whitening.

The easiest way to whiten tooth enamel

The most accessible and obvious measures against yellowing of enamel are hard tooth brush and high-quality whitening paste. Brushing your teeth regularly for a few minutes can achieve some lightening.

Teeth whitening at home

There are many ways to achieve a “Hollywood” smile:

A home whitening kit will help you achieve a snow-white smile. It can be purchased at a pharmacy with additional instructions for use.

Whitening kits may include a special gel and a brush for applying it, or the same gel and a mouth guard - a device made of soft plastic for temporary wearing in the mouth.

- No less effective way- tooth powder. You can add a pinch of salt or a crushed Trichopolum tablet to it. The main thing is not to use much force when cleaning, so as not to damage the protective layer of enamel.

Preparation of tooth powder. Method 1. Taking a collection of herbs - sage, licorice, nettle and celandine, a tablespoon each, grind it in a coffee grinder, add a few pinches of white clay and mix. Add a spoonful of salt to the same mixture. Bring everything until smooth. Close the lid tightly and place in the bathroom. The herbal powder should be used no more than 2-3 times a week.

Method 2: Dry the banana skins until they are completely black and dry (about 2 weeks). If you don't have time, you can perform this operation in the oven. Then you need to grind the skins in a coffee grinder until very fine. Take salt - 2-3 teaspoons, add olive oil to it - 1 teaspoon, mix to make thick paste. All grains of salt must be oiled. After this, you need to add a few drops of pine needle extract. And then combine the ground banana peel with the batch. Using a toothbrush with a small amount of the resulting paste, gently massage the teeth and gums in a circular motion for 2-5 minutes. After that, rinse your mouth thoroughly with warm water. This paste has not only a whitening effect, but also a healing one.
- You can whiten your teeth for just 10 rubles - with activated carbon. You should crush a few tablets, then mix them with a paste or apply them to pure form using a brush.

To enhance the effect, brushing your teeth can be done by adding activated carbon, hydrogen peroxide and baking soda to the paste in turn. It is important that after using any products, rinse your mouth thoroughly.

Delicious teeth whitening

The shade of teeth can be affected by foods such as strawberries, lemons, strawberries. They contain huge amounts of glucose and acid. The berries can be ground on your teeth and left for a few minutes. As for lemon, your teeth should be rubbed with lemon peel (every morning), but there is no need to overdo it. Citric acid terribly softens the enamel structure, which can lead to unpleasant sensations.

In this article we will look at the best way to whiten your teeth without harming them. Today, having a Hollywood smile is a desire not only for representatives of show business, since the price of the procedure is affordable for many, but also good means for teeth whitening are not in short supply.

Unfortunately, now people do not pay attention to the advice and instructions of dental specialists; they cannot refuse a cup (possibly several) of coffee, chocolate, harmful carbonated sweet drinks, cigarettes, juices with dyes. And this is not the entire list of “enemies” of healthy snow-white teeth.

We will look at how whitening strips work in this article.

If dark spots are detected and yellow plaque With their once white teeth, people panic, looking for information about methods of teeth whitening, reading reviews of those who were able to achieve a snow-white smile, studying methods to solve the problem and certainly running to the dental clinic.

We can say that in the modern world this branch of medicine is at more than high level. Therefore, dentists offer a large number of different effective methods for solving this problem, the choice of which depends only on the wishes of the patients and the individual characteristics of the enamel.

All good teeth whitening products are diverse, differ in cost, purpose, and also in quality of the final result. Some specialists only support healthy teeth cleaning, while others can give anyone that Hollywood smile that stars of various sizes demonstrate on TV screens. Thus, it is necessary to be able to navigate the amount of information that exists to resolve this issue, and correctly choose the method that best suits and satisfies the wishes of each patient.

Many people think that this procedure is quite simple and harmless, but still, you should be very careful when choosing a method to whiten your teeth. It is clear that every person faced with this problem is interested in what the pros and cons of a particular procedure are. The answer is simple - there are positive and negative aspects with each method. As for price and effectiveness, they often depend on the individual structure of the teeth and the existing condition of the enamel. In this article we will also consider home method teeth whitening.

Which ones exist?

In the practice of modern dental clinics, there is a certain list, including several methods of whitening, divided into two groups, which include both professional (using special equipment medical supplies performed by a specialist) and at home. The latter means that the procedure is carried out at home, but not only special drugs, developed by dentists. This should be done under the supervision of a doctor. How to choose a good teeth whitening product?

Let's consider which products are the most popular and widespread of the professional options offered, as well as home and traditional methods whitening treatments that have proven themselves with the best side and enjoying considerable success. In addition, we will identify all the pros and cons of these methods.

Folk remedies

Teeth whitening at home is not prohibited. To do this, you need to have an idea of ​​safe means and not overdo it during the procedure. Since ancient times, a large number of folk remedies have been used that can freshen breath, eliminate dark plaque, give teeth shine and even achieve whitening by several shades. Such methods, undoubtedly, can cause a lot of doubts, discussions, discussions. And, of course, traditional methods of whitening have both their supporters and people who do not recognize them.

• The paste is mixed with coal (it is better to choose a paste without a coarse abrasive). Then brush your teeth according to the standard pattern.
• Activated carbon is diluted to a paste, a few drops of lemon juice are added to it. The product should not be used if the teeth are sensitive.
• You can use a mixture of soda and coal. The powders are mixed with water and rubbed into the teeth with smooth movements. Cleansing is aggressive, so it cannot be used frequently.
• Coal is mixed with honey - this will make the product softer. Has a positive effect on gums.

Due to its availability and low cost home remedies are very popular. Sometimes it is even higher than professional ways bleaching. The most popular folk remedies include: hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, lemon (lemon juice or acid), wood ash, activated carbon, strawberries, etc.

The advantages of these methods include:

• affordable price for everyone;
• ease of use;
• If used correctly, you can achieve a whitening effect of more than one tone.

The disadvantages include:

• you never know what the end result will be in each case;
• it is possible that side effects.

Below will be presented effective drugs for teeth whitening.

Mouth guards

To a large assortment inexpensive means At-home whitening options include trays, whitening gels and strips, which can be purchased at almost any pharmacy. The main components at the heart of each of these products are hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. The difference between them lies only in the methods of application. You can purchase teeth whitening products at the pharmacy.

Since mouth guards are the most popular, let’s consider their use.

There are two options: some of them are developed based on a cast of a particular person’s teeth, the second are universal, which are manufactured in industrial conditions. It goes without saying that it is best to use custom-made mouthguards, due to the morphological characteristics of each oral cavity.

This is a unique teeth whitening system. There are reviews on this matter.

How to use this remedy? Everything is very simple: a mass that has a whitening property is placed in the trays, then they are put on the teeth and are not removed for a certain period of time, depending on the complexity of the plaque. The agent contains hydrogen peroxide and is capable of releasing oxygen, which, in contact with tooth enamel, performs the function of whitening.

When choosing active substance you need to know that hydrogen will have a more visible effect, and urea is a softer and safer agent for enamel.

Which one for teeth whitening? More on this below.

It is best to discuss the time of wearing aligners with your dentist, as it depends on the condition of the teeth and enamel, and the whitening course can last up to 2 or even 3 weeks. In order for the obtained effect to be maintained, it is necessary to carry out the procedure 3-4 times every 6 months.

Pros

The advantages of this method:

• quite simple to use;
• Not high cost;
• the procedure can be performed at any time and anywhere;
• no need to waste time going to the dentist.

You can find out more information about how to use trays for teeth whitening from a specialist.

Cons

The disadvantages of this method include:

• the procedure takes a long time;
• the resulting effect does not last long;
• the occurrence of allergic reactions is possible;
• if the bleaching composition leaks out of the tray, then irritation appears on the mucous membrane;
• there is a risk of increased sensitivity;
• It is impossible to predict the results of the procedure, since they will be individual for everyone.

Whitening strips

• Crest. You can whiten your teeth in 10 days. Reviews about the product are neutral or positive.
• Bright Light. They are offered in two systems: classic and gentle for use at night while sleeping.
• Dr. White. Course offered for sensitive teeth, which lasts two weeks.

Gel

Also popular using gel. It can be used together with mouth guards, applied with a brush and with a toothbrush.

Toothpastes with whitening effect

The most popular manufacturers in this segment are:

• WhiteWash.
• Oral-B.
• BLEND-A-MED.
• Lacalut.
• Parodontax.

AIR FLOW technique

Whitening with professional methods performed in a clinic by a dentist. Special formulations are used here as bleaching agents, 1/3 of which consists of active substances. In addition, the effect is enhanced by catalysts ( chemicals, heat, laser or ultraviolet).

Methodology Air Flow, in fact, is not bleaching. This rather a variety professional teeth cleaning, which removes soft and hard surface plaque.

This method will be most effective in removing unstable dark spots that have appeared as a result of frequent use in large quantities coffee or tea, as well as cigarette abuse. The active ingredients in this cleaning are baking soda and water mixed together. And the efficiency of water is enhanced by pressure.

Pros and cons

The advantages of this technique:

• the procedure is painless;
• carried out in a short period of time;
• minimizing the risk of damaging the enamel;
• low cost.

There is only one disadvantage of this product - the whitening effect in this way is small.

Zoom technique

Zoom is a method based on photobleaching. The procedure has several stages:

• First, whitening gel is applied to the teeth.
• Then the properties of the gel are activated under the influence of a special lamp having beams of the required length.

This procedure lasts 2-3 hours, since the gel is applied more than once.

Positive and negative points

Pros of the procedure:

• the effect is noticeable - teeth are 12 shades whiter;
• the result appears immediately after the procedure;
• If you follow the doctor’s instructions correctly, the effect can last up to 5 years.

Disadvantages of this procedure:

• there is a strong increase in tooth sensitivity immediately after the procedure, which lasts about two days;
• gum irritation appears;
• the procedure is quite painful;
• the result can lead to unnatural whiteness of teeth;
• Not everyone can afford the price of the procedure.

In-canal and laser whitening

Intra-canal whitening is used in a situation in which one or more teeth are stained from the inside, as happens after filling the tooth canals with special materials that have the properties of changing the tone of dentin.

In this case, the whitening substance is applied inside the tooth cavity, and not on the surface, then the tooth is filled for a while. Intra-canal bleaching is performed in two or three procedures, which must be carried out at intervals of several days. If this is not possible, crowns or veneers are installed.

When using a laser, the whitening gel is activated to the desired consistency. This procedure must be performed by specialists knowledgeable about the nuances teeth whitening without harming the patient. Before carrying out the procedure, it is necessary to isolate the gums and mucous membranes so as not to expose them to the action of the active substance; this requirement is mandatory.

With this technique, you can use several types of lasers, which are represented by diode, erbium or gas options. Their choice is influenced by the intensity of the desired shade of the teeth. It is impossible to speak unambiguously about the result after this procedure, since it depends on individual characteristics. After this procedure, it is necessary to apply a gel that restores tooth enamel.

Pros and cons

The advantages include the following points:

• the effect is noticeable immediately, teeth become whiter up to seven tones;
• the procedure is painless;
• the result lasts for a long time;
• it is quite safe when compared to other whitening methods.

The disadvantages include:

• increasing the sensitivity threshold of teeth immediately after the procedure;
• The cost is quite high, which makes this procedure not accessible to everyone.

We looked at good teeth whitening products.

At-home whitening can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you can achieve the desired effect in the form of practically Hollywood smile, on the other hand, cause irreparable harm to the enamel or mucosal tissues. Therefore, before making your teeth white at home using folk or pharmaceuticals It is important to weigh the benefits and harms, taking into account the contraindications and recommendations described below.

In addition, it should be taken into account that it is impossible to instantly achieve 100% white teeth at home. Usually the result appears gradually, the maximum visual effect is achieved after about a month.

What affects the whiteness and color of teeth

Perfect white enamel is extremely rare. Most often, it naturally has a yellowish, grayish or bluish tint. Such features are determined by genotype, similar to hair or eye color. According to the dentists themselves, a darker natural shade of enamel indicates the health and strength of teeth.

In addition to the natural features, the color of the enamel is determined by the influence of various external reasons, which include:

In addition to these reasons, a factor that provokes yellowing of teeth is the consumption of large quantities of sweets.

Due to increased income easily digestible carbohydrates, microorganisms present in the oral cavity begin to actively secrete waste products that destroy the tooth surface, thinning the enamel. As a result, the yellow dentin hidden under the enamel is visible.

Who needs to whiten their teeth?

Dentists recommend thinking about whitening only to those people who are absolutely confident in the health of their gums and the absence of dental defects in the form of caries, chipped enamel, and others. The most effective results are achieved if the teeth have a yellowish tint and the process is not started.

If available, or carry out first. Such measures are necessary not only to prevent the development of inflammation after bleaching, but also to accurately assess the natural color of the enamel, which can be distorted under the influence of these factors.

Whitening gives a good result when diagnosing such a defect as hypoplasia, when, due to underdevelopment of dental tissues, symptoms appear. clear contours whitish or yellow spots same size. As a rule, the pathology affects the teeth of the same name. The procedure is indicated if defects are visible when talking or smiling.

There are the following contraindications for the procedure:

Folk remedies

At home, both folk remedies and pharmaceutical preparations can be used.

Wood ash

A special feature of wood ash is the presence of potassium hydroxide in its composition, which safely whitens surfaces in contact with it. For home use Ash is used both in pure form and as a mixture with toothpaste. To avoid damage to the enamel, cleaning is carried out a maximum of 2 times a week.

It should be noted that ash helps not only to efficiently clean plaque, but also to prevent the development of carious processes.

Soda

Regular baking soda, found in every home, is also an effective bleaching agent and helps remove even stubborn plaque. The recipe is as follows: use baking soda as an alternative to tooth powder or sprinkle fine granules onto your toothpaste before brushing your teeth.

If desired, you can use soda solution, wiping the surface of the teeth with a cotton pad soaked in the composition. The procedure is carried out only once a week to avoid injury to the enamel by abrasive crystals and irritation of mucosal tissue.

Hydrogen peroxide

This product is different high efficiency, but can also cause side effects in the form of a burn to the mucous membrane. To clean the enamel, wipe the teeth with a cotton swab or cotton swab soaked in peroxide, treating the teeth on all sides. You can also use water by combining half a glass of water and 20-30 drops of hydrogen peroxide.

After treatment, rinse your mouth thoroughly with running water. If desired, carry out additional teeth cleaning using regular brushing. It is advisable to carry out the teeth whitening procedure no more than once a week. Possible side effects include a burning sensation in the gums and increased sensitivity tooth enamel.

What else can you do to improve the color of your teeth?

Strawberry

Strawberry or wild strawberry juice can easily be called the most “delicious” option for teeth whitening without harm to the body. Its action is based on the ability of organic acids to dissolve dental plaque.

The cleaning procedure is carried out by rubbing the teeth with crushed berries, using applications of berry puree or rinsing with freshly squeezed berry juice.

How to whiten teeth with the Opalescence system?

Feature Opalscence systems is to ensure a high aesthetic result while simultaneously strengthening the teeth due to the saturation of dental tissues with the necessary minerals. Before use, it is advisable to seek advice from a specialist who will give adequate assessment condition of the teeth and select an effective and safe whitening regimen.

Used for home use Opalscence gel TreshWhite. Main active substance means is 10-20% carbamide peroxide. Also, the composition contains potassium nitrate and fluorine, which neutralize the effect of the oxidizing agent.

The action of the gel is based on the release of active oxygen and its reaction with protein bonds present on the colored areas of dental tissue. As a result of the oxidation reaction, protein bonds are broken and the pigment disappears. In conditions dental office the reaction can be enhanced by laser or lamp light.

As a rule, a mouthguard with gel is placed on the teeth in daytime for the period from half an hour to 2 hours or used for all night. Mouth guards can be included in a set or made individually by a dentist based on a dental impression. Already after the first use, the visual effect is noticeable. Achieve maximum results succeeds later 7-10 days.

If there are side effects such as sore gums or teeth, intolerance to too hot or cold food, the procedure should be stopped. If the course is completed to the end, within 14 days should be adhered to colorless diet, excluding the consumption of richly colored foods, strong tea, coffee and food with dyes.

The duration of maintaining the achieved result ranges from 6 months to three years and depends on individual characteristics.

Possible negative consequences and their prevention

If the rules of the procedure are not followed, the following negative phenomena may occur:

To prevent such undesirable consequences, whitening should always be carried out only after complete sanitation of the oral cavity and elimination of all defects. If you plan to use mouthguards, it is better to use not standard options, but models created from casts of your own teeth that will accurately follow the outline of the teeth without affecting the gum tissue. In addition, the following points need to be taken into account: