Oxygen teeth whitening: reviews, price, types, pros and cons

Not every person can boast of a snow-white smile. And therefore, most people have a desire to lighten the dentition. However, not all methods are safe.

However, oxygenated teeth whitening has become widespread among the population. The guaranteed result is combined with quality and safety, which is an advantage over other types whitening.

Mechanism of action and properties

Teeth whitening occurs due to activation hydrogen peroxide. Deep penetration of atomic oxygen constituents allows you to eliminate pigment stains, due to which the dentition acquires a natural whiteness.

In addition, under the influence of hydrogen peroxide, the surface layer of the enamel increases the microporosity. This effect causes the light rays to be scattered, which increases the visual effect of sensing the whiteness of the dentition.

The oxygen bleaching procedure involves the use of a gel, which, in addition to peroxide, contains components that increase the properties of the whitening effect:

• xylitol;
• fluorine;
• potassium.

Advantages and disadvantages

Practitioners in the field of dentistry and people who have undergone a dental bleaching procedure using atomic oxygen exposure, note the following positive qualities:

1. Absence of unpleasant pain sensations, both during the manipulation and after it.
2. Method safety does not cause damage enamels.
3. No irritation occurs during manipulation oral mucosa.
4. Visible results are achieved after the first try.
5. If necessary, you can use it at home, for which you need to purchase a special kit in a pharmacy network or an online store.
6. Correct application allows you to evenly whiten teeth, even in hard-to-reach places.
7. Lightening up to 10 tones occurs on a special scale.
8. Affordable price.

If the teeth are naturally grayish or yellow in color, the effectiveness of teeth whitening will be negligible.

The negative aspects include the possibility of developing the following situations:

1. Individual intolerance or increased tooth sensitivity may cause discomfort after the procedure.
2. Teeth become susceptible to hot and cold food.
3. Frequent bleaching can damage the integrity of the enamel.
4. In some cases, the whitening effect appears unevenly due to the natural structure of the hard tissue.

Indications and contraindications

The desire for natural whiteness of teeth is the main indication for lightening the dentition.

But there are situations that limit the possibility of its use:

• pregnancy and breastfeeding of the baby;
• hypersensitivity to hot or cold food;
• any pathology of the soft tissues of the oral cavity (stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontitis);
• application braces;
• emergence bleeding gums (regardless of the severity of clinical manifestations);
• if the front teeth are set fillings big size.

Types of oxygen bleaching

Professional

Professional oxygen bleaching of surface enamel is performed in a dental office.

Popular treatments:

1. Beam method laser. In this case, a hydrogen peroxide-based gel is applied to the tooth surface. The laser becomes a catalyst, releasing oxygen atoms.
2. Photo bleaching. The most popular methods are Zoom and Amazing white, as they allow to lighten the enamel in some cases by more than 10 tones, and their effect lasts throughout the year. The technology for performing the procedure is no different from the previous one, with the difference that the release of oxygen atoms occurs due to the use of UV radiation.

Most practitioners believe that it is necessary to restore the natural whiteness of teeth in a dental clinic. It is not only safe but also effective. Any homemade techniques will not cause persistent lightening, and the result obtained will not exceed whitening by more than 3 or 4 tones.

In addition, the dentist will give recommendations that are guaranteed to provide a snow-white smile for at least a year.

The results of the professional approach in the photo:

Homemade

Without leaving your home, you can perform the oxygen bleaching procedure using special systems. But in this case, the result will be a brightening of the enamel by 3-5 tones. The whiteness of the teeth is restored through the use of a gel based on hydrogen peroxide. It is applied to the inside mouthguardsthat comes with the system. Depending on the method of application and the selected system, it is worn from 1 to 10 hours.

The most commonly used systems are:

1. Opalescence PF is used in several versions with a gel concentration of 10, 15 and 20%.
2. TresWhite Supreme (active ingredient concentration 10 and 15%).
3. TresWhite Orto Mint (contains 8% hydrogen peroxide).

Whitening pastes are mainly used to maintain the result obtained after the procedures performed. Their daily use eliminates mild plaque, provide prevention of caries development and processes inflammation soft tissues of the gums.

Home methods results:

Technique of the procedure and important recommendations

To achieve the maximum effect from the procedure for oxygen lightening of teeth, the following rules must be observed before manipulation:

• clean the enamel surface from plaque;
• delete tartar;
• to produce oral cavity sanitation;
• if necessary, install temporary seals.

During the procedure, the following algorithm of actions is performed:

1. If whitening is performed in a dental clinic using a laser or ultraviolet rays, then the gingival surface is pre-protected, the teeth are isolated from saliva.
2. The gel is applied with a special brush, and at home it is evenly placed on the inner surface of the mouth guard.
3. Processing by laser or UV irradiation is performed on the entire surface where the gel is applied. Some systems for home use come with a lamp that attaches to the mouthguard. Sometimes the effect is achieved by wearing a mouthguard with an oxygen gel every day.
4. At the end of the procedure, all residues of the gel are removed, the protective devices are removed (if they were used).

After using oxygen systems, the patient is advised to exclude foods and drinks that have coloring properties from the diet. It can be coffee or strong tea, wine and berries, juices and sauces, as well as some types of vegetables (especially beets and carrots).

Prices

The oxygen teeth whitening procedure has a different price, based on which whitening method was chosen.

Estimated price is in the following price range:

• when choosing a laser technique, the average cost is within 20,000 rubles;
• photobleaching with Zoom technology has an initial cost of 11,500 rubles;
• oxygen systems can be purchased in the pharmacy network or via the Internet starting from 2,000 rubles, and their maximum cost does not exceed 8,000.

Reviews

Most of the positive reviews are caused by procedures that are carried out in a dental clinic. This is due to the fact that the desired effect is accompanied by a brightening of the enamel by an average of 8 or 10 tones. Home methods using oxygen systems can restore the whiteness of the smile from 3 to 4 tones.