Don’t sacrifice your health for whitening, tooth stickers are only superficial

Make a mask for your teeth and visibly whiten your teeth in 7 days. Recently, with stars and models showing their crystal teeth and bright smiles in advertisements, a “white tooth sticker” has become popular. It is said that it is not only easy to use, but also the whitening effect can be maintained for more than half a year. However, dental experts say that whitening strips are only a temporary “cosmetic” for teeth and not suitable for everyone. For consumers, oral health is actually more important than whitening.
Dental stickers are just “superficial articles”. In a hypermarket, many brands of dental stickers are prominently advertised among the many oral care products. A sales lady told reporters enthusiastically: This kind of “sticker-type” dental stickers sells very well. Most of the buyers are young women, especially girls with tetracycline teeth. Men who smoke are also interested. “The price is a bit expensive (168 yuan / 28 pieces), but it is worth it, look at how smart people’s teeth look! ”
However, Professor Shen Linde, director of the Shanghai Oral Disease Prevention and Control Institute, said that the whitening stickers are only “superficial articles” for teeth. Although whitening can be achieved in the short term, it cannot fundamentally solve the problem of tooth color and cleaning. Professor Shen said that in foreign countries, dental stickers are generally only used as temporary dental cosmetics, just like lipstick, and are usually used before banquets. He expressed concern about the popular “whitening trend” of teeth in China: “We all know that white teeth are not equal to healthy teeth. ” Tooth stickers may cause allergies. Professor Shen Linde told reporters that the main principle of whitening tooth stickers is to decolorize teeth and make yellow teeth and black teeth lighter. But the depigmenting agent in it will irritate the nerves and blood vessels at the edge of the gums, which may lead to allergies, such as soreness, fear of cold, and even infection. If used regularly, it will damage the enamel structure, make the tooth surface rough, and in severe cases, dentin hypersensitivity may occur. ;Tooth “mask” is not suitable for everyone. For example, in patients with severe periodontal disease, the tooth must be cured before whitening.
In addition, adolescents and pregnant women have sensitive teeth and are prone to discomfort, so it is not recommended. “Whitening” should be guided by a dentist. Professor Shen suggested that if you must use whitening strips, it is best to consult a dentist in advance. In addition, be sure to read the instructions carefully before use to understand the ingredients it contains and the various adverse reactions it may cause. Avoid using the sticker immediately after brushing your teeth, and the continuous use time should not exceed the 7 days specified in the instructions. If you really want to whiten your teeth, experts recommend that you go to a regular hospital. Shen Linde said that scaling (such as teeth cleaning) is a good choice for exogenous coloration caused by tea stains and tobacco stains. In addition to removing plaque and calculus in the mouth and protecting oral health, it can also solve mild tooth discoloration. For endogenous coloration formed during tooth development, such as tetracycline teeth, you can choose porcelain teeth or porcelain veneers, that is, put a “white coat” on the teeth, but this technique requires a high degree of professionalism . The expert said: No matter which “whitening plan” you choose, you should choose the treatment method that suits you under the guidance of a professional dentist. Experts remind you to avoid smoking as much as possible, resist coffee, tea, cola, etc., so as not to “stain” the surface of the teeth; rinse your mouth after meals, and promptly drive away the bacteria and pigments that may be attached. Insist on brushing your teeth at least twice a day in the morning and evening; use dental floss correctly; consult a professional dentist, and visit the clinic regularly for cleaning every year.