Kapy for teeth whitening: types and contraindications, ways to use cap and care for them

To return the teeth of their white shade, it is worth using special kapami.To perform this procedure, you do not need to visit a dentist.So, it is enough to put a kapa for teeth whitening for several hours.Thanks to this simple method, you can not only make a snow-white smile, but also fix bite, and also protect your teeth during active sports.After removing such a cap, the main substance contained in the bleaching gel will operate for 24 hours, which ensures the durability of the result obtained.

Types of caps

For bleaching, 3 varieties of cap are used:

• Standard.Such products are produced in whole series.They are sold in pharmacies and some online stores.This is the cheapest version of whitening cap.A full course will cost only 2-3 thousand rubles.The disadvantage of this method is the lack of an individual approach, which can lead to unpleasant sensations during the wearing of the product.The standard set includes 10 pairs for both jaws.All kapy are two-layer, while the inner part is filled with a special gel.Wear the product for an hour.
• Thermoplastic.For the manufacture of such drops, materials that can be softened by heating are used.Thanks to this, there is no discomfort when wearing the product.The structure is lowered into the almost boiling water of , and then put on the teeth.The price of the kit varies between 4.5-6 thousand rubles.To apply the whitening gel, a syringe is used in the kit.Wearing kapa need 8 hours at night and 3-5 hours in the afternoon.
• Individual.Before making the product, the impression is taken from the patient's teeth, creating an accurate 3D model and forming the kapu itself.The advantage of this product is the contact of the gel directly with the enamel.The price of one set is 7-15 thousand rubles.

When buying a standard or thermoplastic cap , the customer receives a bleaching gel , whose active ingredient is hydrogen peroxide.Also in the composition of fluorine and potassium nitrate, which help reduce the sensitivity of enamel.

The gel for filling individual drops is prepared by the dentist.The doctor uses the right concentration of hydrogen peroxide, and then adds substances that reduce the sensitivity of the teeth.The amount of finished paste is calculated for 2 weeks.

If there is a significant yellowing of the enamel, dentists recommend the use of the bleaching gel with a high concentration of carbamide peroxide, as well as a composition aimed at the remineralization of the enamel.The last substance is worn on the surface of the teeth after the removal of the cap.

Contraindications to bleaching with

drops. In order not to damage the health of teeth and gums, you should familiarize yourself with the contraindications to whitening:

• age to 18 years;
• intolerance of substances present in the whitening gel;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• various diseases of teeth and gums;
• presence of piercing in the mouth area;
• is less than 4 weeks after tooth extraction.

Using the product

Today anyone can buy a cape, as the recipe is not needed for this.Some people buy a whitening product without first consulting a dentist.Do not do this, because the whitening gel contains strong substances that, as a result of misuse of , can damage the tooth enamel of , as well as injure the mucosa and cause inflammation of the gums.

To avoid possible consequences, it is necessary to adhere to such recommendations:

• , when selecting the whitening gel , attention should be paid to the concentration of hydrogen peroxide.If it is very much, then the cape can be worn for 1-3 hours.Products with a minimum amount of peroxide are allowed to be worn for the night;
• it is necessary to follow all the recommendations written in the manual;
• perform whitening after professional cleaning from stone;
• It is recommended that the teeth be cleaned before using the cap.

How to save the result of whitening?

To maintain whiteness of teeth, it is necessary to adhere to a "white" diet for several days.In other words, the ration should not contain such products:

• red wine and fruit drinks;
• tea and coffee;
• chocolate;
• carbonated water, which contains dyes;
• beets, carrots and other dyeing vegetables, berries and fruits;
• soy sauce, adzhika and ketchup.

If you unknowingly ate something from the above list, be sure to brush your teeth.

It is not recommended to smoke cigarettes within 2 weeks after the end of bleaching.If you are not able to give up smoking even for 3-4 days, then it is better not to bleach your teeth, because the effect will not last very long.

It is very important to follow the rules of hygiene.So, the teeth need to be cleaned at least in the morning and in the evening, and also regularly use dental floss.

To maintain the integrity and quality of the product, it must be regularly washed and dried.It should be understood that the kaps filled with gel for the whole course of bleaching should not be washed.

A special case with holes for ventilation is used to store the products.Thanks to this, it is possible to protect the structure from increasing temperature and various mechanical damages.

When visiting a dental office, it is worthwhile to take a kapa with him, so that the doctor will be able to assess her condition.

A minimum amount of gel is required to fill the product.It is applied very gently so that the substance does not touch the gums.Excess funds are removed, after which you need to rinse your mouth with water.

Wearing whitening cap allows you to make your teeth white without visiting the dentist.In this case, the patient will not feel any discomfort.The product itself is made of transparent polymer , so it can be safely used while at work and in public places.