Do you know how the story that began with an influencer’s discount code ended at the dentist? Today, let’s try to unravel the secret behind the white teeth that everyone covets.
There’s a scene we’ve been seeing a lot on social media lately… An influencer smiling with a teeth whitening kit in their hand, with the caption ‘Try it now with my 20% discount code!’ The smile is beautiful, the lighting is filtered, the results are impressive. But is such a white smile really that easy to achieve?
The truth is that most of these products are sold unregulated on the market. No one knows how much whitening agent they contain. Sometimes the concentration is so high that it can damage tooth enamel, and even cause gum burns. Moreover, while hydrogen peroxide whitens teeth by oxidising organic molecules in the enamel, overuse weakens the enamel and increases sensitivity. According to European Union standards, this ratio should not exceed 0.1% in home-use products; however, in products purchased online, this ratio is often several times higher.
If you have cavities, cracks or sensitivity in your teeth, the result may not be a ‘pearly white smile’, but rather greyish teeth that cause pain.
When we perform teeth whitening at our clinic, we first check the health of your teeth and gums. We isolate the gums with protective gels and carefully adjust the ratio of the materials used. As a result, we achieve both safe and effective whitening.
Remember, not every white tooth is healthy. But a healthy tooth always looks whiter.
In short, it’s not the discount code; the right dentist and the right treatment save the tooth!