Teeth whitening and Dental Hygiene

Oral hygiene is keeping the mouth healthy through regularly and properly brushing teeth. Whitening is changing the intrinsic colour of enamel by applying a certain percentage of hydrogen peroxide. Your mouth is the entry point to your digestive and respiratory tracts. Neglecting oral hygiene can cause harmful bacteria to enter these systems and cause infection. Some bacteria can even enter your bloodstream, causing cardiovascular disease. Plaque and tartar buildup on the teeth due to poor oral hygiene can also cause tooth decay, gingivitis, tooth loss, and even loss of taste and chewing ability, resulting in an unhealthy lifestyle.

Tips for maintaining good oral hygiene to avoid diseases

1) Brushing twice daily with a dry and soft toothbrush, preferably after breakfast and last thing at night
2) Flossing in between the teeth. Air floss and interdental brushes are alternatives
3) Mouthwash can be used 2-3 times a week
4) Avoid acidic drinks like fizzy drinks and juices
5) Chewing sugar-free gum in-between meals can increase salivation and reduce plaque buildup. It also helps in digestion.
6) Regular dental checkups and scaling polishing twice a year from a professional dental hygienist
7) Once a year, professional chair-side teeth whitening to boost your smile and oral hygiene

Scaling and polishing helps remove complex calculus from areas the brush cannot reach. It also removes stains from tea, coffee, or even smoking. Polishing can improve the colour of teeth by removing these stains, but to change the intrinsic colour of enamel, professional chair-side teeth whitening is required. Whitening can also dissolve plaque as it is done by hydrogen peroxide gel. It is done by a professional in roughly an hour’s sitting.

Benefits of good oral hygiene and teeth whitening

1) Good impression:
Your smile is a key factor that attracts people and leaves a lasting impression
2) Enhances self-esteem:
A bright, confident smile can give you a boost in both professional and social interactions. Stained teeth with plaque can make people conclude your ability to care for yourself.
3) Physical and mental health:
Poor physical appearance can cause stress in your daily routine. Expert teeth whitening can bring brightness to your smile, giving you happiness and confidence.
4) Your oral hygiene benefits by dissolving plaque and removing intrinsic and extrinsic stains on the enamel. The chemical activity of peroxides on enamel can kill dangerous bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease.
5) Teeth whitening is 100% safe: There are some transient sensitivity issues, but they are also relieved by fluoride trays.
6)Quick life-changing benefits at a meagre cost.
7) Good health: Whiter teeth also communicate a message of good health.

How teeth whitening works

Enamel is porous with tiny holes. Coloured food contains staining molecules that enter and lodge into these pores, resulting in discolourations and yellow smiles. Teeth whitening is applying a bleaching agent, usually hydrogen peroxide, activated by a stimulating light source, causing a chemical reaction with oxygen, breaking up the staining compounds, and eliminating them from enamel.

There are various options for whitening systems available in Pakistan.
The least expensive are home whitening kits. These kits change teeth’ colour but only superficially and can also damage gums. These no longer last, so repeated use can cause sensitivity issues.

The second option is blue light whitening systems. These are done in the office in an hour’s sitting. The colour of enamel changes to 2 to 3 shades more delicate and can remain effective for six months, depending on how much you drink coffee or tea and smoke.

The best option is Zoom whitening. It is not available in most clinics as it requires a particular machine with a unique head. The whole system is expensive, but the results are excellent. The colour changes to almost 6 to 8 shades lighter and stays like that for two years. It is a half an hour single chairside procedure. A home maintenance kit is provided in this system.

Looking after yourself has always been a priority for a healthy, happy, and successful lifestyle. Simple scaling, polishing, and whitening procedures can help you achieve that quickly. It is not expensive and requires little time and effort. Hence, consider dental visits mandatory for your peace of mind and body.

All whitening systems are affordable at Rahman and Rahman Packages Mall.