A snow-white healthy smile is an indispensable attribute of a successful person, but not many people get the natural whiteness of their teeth. Food coloring in foods, drinking coffee and tea, smoking, age-related changes - this is not a complete list of factors that affect a radiant smile. Modern aesthetic dentistry offers several whitening options, but all of them are associated with significant costs for the procedure.
It is possible to restore natural whiteness to teeth at home. An inexpensive pharmacy remedy, activated charcoal, effectively copes with the problem.
Properties
Our ancestors noticed that ordinary charcoal has the ability to clean the surface of the teeth from plaque and yellowness, giving them a bright shine.
The modern drug "activated charcoal" was invented much later. In addition to the wood components that are the basis of the drug, the composition includes starch, organic substances, interspersed with fruit pits and nut shells.
The main property of activated carbon is filtration and absorption.
Whitening
The mechanism for returning a snow-white smile with activated carbon is simple - as soon as the particles of the tablet come into contact with the surface of the teeth, plaque (tartar, dyes) dissolves under the influence of the abrasive. Charcoal is practically tasteless and odorless, so its use will not bring discomfort, even if accidentally swallowed. For a course of teeth whitening, it is worth getting a separate toothbrush with soft bristles so as not to damage the enamel.
There are several ways to whiten:
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Activated charcoal toothpaste.
For preparation, you will need 1 tube of any toothpaste and 1 pack of tablets (10 pcs.). Coal must be finely chopped (you can use a mortar) and mixed with pasta. If the tube has a narrow neck and it is impossible to make the mass homogeneous, it is worth pouring the powder from one tablet over the brush with the paste before each cleaning.
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Powder for cleaning from activated carbon.
It is necessary to place a couple of tablets in a small container and pour them with 1 tsp of warm water. Next, knead them to a mushy state and wait 2-3 minutes for the coal to completely dissolve. Otherwise, rough fragments during cleaning can scratch the enamel and injure the gums. After the procedure, rinse your mouth thoroughly.
In this case, crushed tablets completely replace the daily oral hygiene product. An analogue of coal here is tooth powder .
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Chewing tablets.
For effective whitening, you will need to “drive” the tablet in the oral cavity daily for 5 minutes.
When using all 3 methods, cleaning may be accompanied by discomfort due to particles of coal trapped under the edges of the gums and interdental space. After each use, thoroughly rinse the mouth with warm water and “pass” it through the teeth. If necessary, go over the problem areas with a damp brush.
It is possible to clean your teeth from plaque without harm to health 3-4 times a month. A visible result appears after 2-3 applications. The smile zone is lightened by several tones (depending on the neglect of the problem), the teeth feel “grind” from cleanliness. It will not work to improve the result - particles of coal maximally cleaned the surface of plaque.
Benefit and harm
The indisputable advantage of the drug is many years of positive experience in teeth whitening. Teeth whitening with activated charcoal has a number of advantages over other means:
- Cheap and affordable - packaging is inexpensive, tablets can be found in any pharmacy.
- It is safe - getting coal into the stomach with saliva will not harm a person, unlike drugs used in aesthetic cosmetology. Other home whitening products, such as hydrogen peroxide , when used systematically, provoke the appearance of sores on the gum mucosa.
- Friction with microparticles of activated carbon minimally injures tooth enamel.
- Effective - weekly use for a month naturally brightens the smile area by several tones.
Like the use of any other means, the use of activated carbon has disadvantages :
- Do not use for people with hypersensitivity of the enamel - the particles will cause microtrauma, and problems with the teeth will only increase.
- Not suitable for people with a congenital gray or yellowish tint of tooth enamel - only a qualified specialist will help in such a situation.
- Any type of whitening should be wary of people who have recently removed braces.
- The effect does not last long - most foods contain substances that gradually stain the upper surface of the teeth. Natural dyes are also found in drinks - tea, coffee, juices and compotes. Not everyone is ready to give up their usual food and drinks, so preventive whitening should be carried out as plaque appears.
- Improper use of the product leads to enamel hypersensitivity - it is necessary to use coal carefully: completely dissolve the tablets, do not press hard on the brush when cleaning, you can not resort to this method more than 1-2 times a week.
- After the procedure, you can not eat sunflower and pumpkin seeds, nuts, crackers - contact will bring discomfort.
- Teeth and lips turn black during use - the problem is solved by thoroughly rinsing with warm water.
During the use of activated charcoal, it is necessary to clean the oral cavity with toothpaste with minerals that strengthen the enamel.
If, after application, discomfort and unpleasant sensations are felt, for example, the gums begin to bleed or pain occurs when in contact with hot or cold, then this method should be abandoned.
By following the rules of teeth whitening with activated charcoal, you can achieve a positive result in a short period of time.
