Today, is a very popular procedure all over the world , which not everyone can afford due to its high cost.
People are looking for cheaper and more accessible methods, such as whitening toothpastes.
Among the huge selection of such toothpastes, a special niche is occupied by the famous ROCS brand of toothpastes from the DRC company.
This type of whitening paste is produced using a special technology and has occupied a leading position in the market since 2007 .
Features of ROX whitening toothpaste
The abbreviation in the name of the toothpastes ROCS (ROCS) translates as: “remineralizing systems for the oral cavity.”
Note! The special technology of the whitening effect of toothpastes is based on the process of remineralization - restoration of the layer of tooth enamel by saturating it with minerals.
The manufacturer also took into account the age of the person, developing whitening products separately for children and the elderly.
Their composition is unique, consisting entirely of natural plant extracts and a complex of minerals .
It does not contain strong antiseptics or hazardous substances that irritate tooth enamel, so it is ideal for people with hypersensitive teeth.
Paste composition
- Bromelain. An enzyme obtained from tropical plants of the Bromeliaceae family, most often from the genus Pineapple. The main task of this component is to break down the protein compounds that make up dental plaque. The enzyme has a gentle cleansing effect and remains on the teeth for a long time, preventing the appearance of new plaque.
- Xylitol. Its action is aimed at preventing the occurrence of caries . Xylitol crystals help calcium penetrate into tooth enamel and destroy pathogenic microflora in the oral cavity. Clinical studies have proven that the action of xylitol blocks the removal of minerals from tooth enamel, which leads to their accumulation. The color of tooth enamel is restored naturally and is preserved for a long time.
- A mineral complex of magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus is part of the natural composition of tooth enamel. The lack of these components affects oral health. Tooth enamel becomes sensitive to aggressive environments: acids, hot and cold foods. The mineral composition prevents tooth decay, restores the natural alkaline balance of the oral cavity and increases the resistance of tooth enamel to the aggressive effects of acids.
Keep in mind! ROCS whitening paste gently cleanses and is suitable for people with highly abrasive enamel.
The product contains mechanical cleaning particles made from low-abrasive materials.
The index of abrasive substances varies by age: for children -19, for teenagers - 45, for adults -59 units.
What happens if you continue to smoke after teeth whitening?
Gentle methods of teeth whitening for people who have the habit of smoking will not be effective, so dentists recommend using modern hardware techniques, such as Zoom or professional laser cleaning.
After professional whitening, tooth enamel will be somewhat thinned, the protective layer will weaken, and tooth sensitivity may increase. Such consequences are natural, given that the teeth were exposed to external influence. However, after a few days the condition of the tooth enamel will be restored. To strengthen it, you can additionally do fluoridation or remineralization.
After teeth whitening, you can smoke, but you should understand that all the substances of tobacco smoke will instantly penetrate the unprotected tissues of the teeth and cause damage to them, which will be difficult to eliminate. The aesthetic effect will be reduced to nothing. Immediately after bleaching, 2-3 cigarettes will be enough for the enamel to reacquire a pronounced yellow-brown tint.
Many patients believe that hookah can be smoked after teeth whitening, because it is not cigarettes. But this is not true at all. For hookah, tobacco is also used, which also contains chemical components and tobacco leaves. The smoke that is inhaled through the pipe will contain combustion products and the same resins that stain tooth enamel. For this reason, dentists definitely do not recommend hookah after teeth whitening.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the main positive aspects of the ROKS dental product are:
- gentle cleaning based on low-abrasive components;
- does not contain fluorine;
- whitening by 3-4 tones with prolonged use;
- completely natural composition of plant extracts and minerals;
- duration of effect. Lasts up to 6-7 months with regular oral hygiene;
- saturates tooth enamel with minerals, blocks the excretion of calcium, which prevents the formation of tartar and caries;
- effectiveness even with progressive development of caries;
- kills microorganisms and bacteria, clearing protein plaque;
- freshens breath;
- economical: a small amount of product is enough to achieve a one-time effect;
- safety for children. The manufacturer has specially developed whitening pastes for children of different ages and adolescents.
Stay up to date! Having a huge number of advantages, the ROKS line of whitening products has some minor disadvantages:
- high cost compared to other analogues;
- absence of sweeteners, flavors and fragrances. This makes the product highly specialized for whitening, and not for daily teeth cleaning;
- the absence of abrasive materials requires the use of toothbrushes with hard bristles to achieve the desired result;
- does not replace whitening in a dental clinic.
Contraindications
- Intolerance to components. The instructions indicate a contraindication for people sensitive to the components of the drug. If you are hypersensitive to the bromelain enzyme, allergic reactions and nausea may occur.
- Pregnancy and lactation period. During pregnancy and lactation, the baby receives all substances directly from the mother. The composition of this series is completely natural, but plant extracts can cause allergic reactions in the expectant mother and newborn.
- Very thin tooth enamel with many chips and cracks. Such teeth must first be treated in a clinic. Of course, the manufacturer promises that the product heals small cracks and restores even thin enamel, but in advanced cases it is better to entrust the restoration to a specialist.
- Wearing braces. Whitening becomes meaningless; a large area of tooth enamel is located under arches and locks. If you whiten your teeth while wearing braces, after they are removed, the color of the enamel will be uneven and professional whitening will be required.
How to prepare for this procedure
- It is necessary to consult a dentist-therapist. The doctor should examine the oral cavity. Identify diseases of the teeth and gums that are an obstacle to teeth whitening. The doctor finds out why the color of the teeth has changed.
- The dentist works to eliminate the identified problems. Sometimes the doctor can fill teeth damaged by caries with a special gel. Which is removed after bleaching is completed before the immediate installation of fillings. Fillings are selected in accordance with the new color of the teeth. After the teeth have been completely treated and whitened, you can begin to polish them. This increases the effectiveness of whitening using Amazing White technology
General rules of use
- Visit your dentist first. Remove tartar, cure individual problems, carry out professional cleaning of tooth enamel. This is important because the drug whitens all areas of tooth enamel, including tartar.
- Use a brush with medium-hard bristles or stiff bristles. The ROKS product does not have strong abrasives and is soft in structure. For better cleaning, use brushes with stiff bristles.
- Do not abuse coffee, strong tea and smoking cigarettes. Failure to follow a diet reduces the effectiveness of whitening. If you can’t give up the habit completely, then you need to at least reduce the frequency of use so that the result is impressive.
- Regular oral hygiene. Brushing your teeth 2 times a day for at least 2 minutes, morning and evening, as well as after strong tea or coffee, helps achieve the desired effect.
How the procedure is performed in dentistry - technique and recommendations
Immediately before the procedure, you should visit your dentist and make sure you have no contraindications. You will also have to undergo professional cleaning to remove plaque and deposits, heal caries if present, and replace old fillings. If whitening is carried out in a dental office, the procedure will follow the following scheme:
- the doctor isolates the gums with a special material, after which he coats the teeth with a composition based on hydrogen peroxide,
- a laser or UV lamp is used to activate the active substances,
- Upon completion of the procedure, the specialist removes the remaining gel and removes the insulating material.
Before the procedure, the specialist isolates the gums and applies a special gel to the teeth.
After whitening, it is recommended to limit the consumption of drinks and foods with intense coloring pigments. These include coffee, red wine, strong black tea, berries, sauces, juices, beets, etc.
The maximum effect can only be achieved in a dental office. In this case, the smile can become 8 or even 10 shades lighter. Home systems allow you to achieve lightening of up to 3-5 tones, but before using them you still need to consult with a specialist.
1According to data at the office. website: amazing-smile.com.
List of ROX whitening toothpastes
Rox whitening "White Verse"
Gives whiteness and shine to teeth, reduces bleeding gums.
Apply with streaking movements to the front teeth, then clean the chewing teeth with circular movements, grabbing the gums.
The average price is 269 rubles.
Rox - sensational whitening
Narrow-profile product.
Effective whitening is carried out due to microgranules that provide multi-stage protection, grinding teeth and penetrating into hard-to-reach places.
Cost: 899 rubles.
Rox anti-tobacco
It is worth noting! For daily oral hygiene of smokers. The composition includes vitamin E, which acts as a natural antioxidant.
The substance polyvinylpyrrolidone has an antiseptic effect,
The main purpose of this product is to lighten the enamel, reduce dry mouth and give fresh breath.
Baobab extract, also included in the composition, copes well with this.
The enzyme bromelain and silicon dioxide, included in most ROKS pastes, have a cleansing and whitening effect and remove nicotine plaque.
“Anti-tobacco” is also suitable for people who consume highly staining products: coffee, strong tea, wine.
Apply the toothpaste in a small amount onto the bristles of a medium-hard toothbrush and brush your teeth with gentle movements for 2-3 minutes.
The average cost in Russia is 265 rubles.
"Rox Bionics"
Designed for daily care of sensitive teeth .
The components of the composition strengthen tooth enamel and heal problematic gums.
Stay up to date! The product has an olive color due to the plant extracts included in the composition: kelp, eucalyptus, and clove, which contain iodine, eugenol and eucalyptol.
These substances strengthen the gums and reduce their bleeding from the first days of use .
The paste contains the compound glycerophosphate, which protects tooth enamel from destruction.
Directions for use: Apply the mixture to the bristles of a toothbrush and gently cleanse your teeth in a circular motion, grabbing the gums.
Average price - 240 rubles
Series "Baby"
Released by the manufacturer specifically for children .
The peculiarity of the paste is the safety of the composition in case of accidental ingestion , gentle care and a variety of tastes.
Each child will choose a product to their liking.
The series' arsenal includes the following types:
- from 0 to 3 years - “Linden aroma”, “Fragrant chamomile”;
- from 3-7 years “Fruit cone”, “Barberry”, “Berry fantasy”, “With the scent of roses”, Bubble gum”.
The category of pastes from 0 to 3 years contains double the amount of xylitol (a natural sugar substitute), which provides reliable protection against caries.
Chamomile extract has an anti-inflammatory effect and reduces inflammation and pain during teething, and prevents the development of oral candidiasis.
The drug has a soft consistency, the taste is close to milk.
Suitable even for children suffering from allergic reactions.
The 3-7 year category has a richer range of flavors and reliably protects baby teeth from caries .
For your information! Mineral low-abrasive components are added here to gently cleanse and brighten tooth enamel.
The patented Mineralin complex includes a high content of 50% calcium hydroxyapatite suspension, which forms a protective antibacterial layer for tooth enamel.
Products in this category have a prebiotic effect, normalizing the microbial composition of the oral cavity .
to use the Baby series pastes under the supervision of an adult .
For infants, the following method of use is recommended: the mother puts the baby on her lap, puts a special silicone brush on her finger and lets the baby get used to it a little, suck, chew.
Afterwards, moisten the brush and squeeze out a small ball of paste, the size of a pea.
Clean the incisors and first teeth with vertical movements away from the gums. Chewing teeth are cleaned in a circular motion
The cost of the paste is 231 rubles.
Rox - active calcium
A separate type of paste created for the prevention and treatment of caries . Has a multi-mineral composition.
Incoming elements - magnesium, calcium, silicon and phosphorus strengthen tooth enamel . Calcium is contained in an easily accessible form.
The paste can be used during the treatment of caries. The composition acts sparingly, without causing destruction of the filled tooth.
The average price in Russia is 252 rubles.
Rox uno calcium
Combines the positive qualities of the “Active Calcium” and “Sensational Whitening” pastes.
Important! Its action is aimed at actively strengthening tooth enamel and imparting radiance and whiteness. It has a pleasant aroma, there are pastes with tangerine and mint flavors.
Compared to other pastes in this line, it is cheaper.
Cost - 210 rubles.
Causes of yellow tint in teeth
- Healthy teeth in most cases have a yellowish tint due to dentin, which is visible through the almost transparent layer of enamel.
- Teeth become yellower due to deposits that bacteria leave on them. If you eat a lot of sweets and don’t brush your teeth well, you create an excellent nutrient environment in which microbes quickly develop, and they leave plaque on the enamel.
- Color pigments in food, as mentioned above, the way we eat greatly affects the color of our teeth. The most popular products that stain enamel are coffee and black tea.
- ·Bad habits also contribute to weakened dental health, and resins are deposited on the surface of the enamel, adding a yellow, brown or even black tint to it.
- Taking antibiotics and other medications can affect the color of your teeth.
Oxygen teeth whitening will correct yellow discoloration in most of these cases. But remember, if your teeth are not yellow, but gray, or the yellowing is caused by illness and medication, the procedure will most likely not give the desired effect. In this case, the dentist will offer you a more effective solution.
Reviews
Below are some customer reviews. You can leave a comment about your personal experience of use after the article, it will be very useful to our readers.
Maria, mother of 2 sons.
At school, my eldest son developed dental problems - caries. Our dentist advised us to try the ROKS “Active Calcium” series of pastes, since our son is now 11 years old and we have outgrown children’s pastes. Two months later, our doctor was pleased - not a single new hole appeared. Yes, and the taste is pleasant.
Stanislav.
I bought “Anti-tobacco” at the ROKS store. I was interested in an advertisement for the product. I have been smoking for a long time, and I constantly have problems with teeth whitening and eliminating the unpleasant odor after smoking and dry mouth. I didn’t expect the product’s advertising to be so believable. Over the last six months of use, my teeth have become whiter and less sensitive. And the breath is fresher. I'm not happy with the price, but you can pay for the quality.
Olga Vyacheslavovna, dentist at the Novostom clinic.
I have known the ROKS company for a long time and recommend its pastes to my patients. I especially highlight ROKS “Uno-calcium”, “Anti-tobacco” and “Sensational whitening”. Of course, whitening pastes cannot replace in-clinic whitening. I recommend using the selected paste after treatment for daily oral hygiene.
Oksana, Artem's mother.
My son is only 9 months old. The teeth are being cut with might and main, there are already 3 baby teeth. A month ago I bought a silicone brush for my baby at the pharmacy. The pharmacist advised me to buy ROKS “Babi” paste from 0-3 for the brush. I chose the chamomile flavor. I tried it before using it - the taste is pleasant, similar to a mixture or porridge. I was pleased that it was safe to swallow. When the child got used to the brush, I tried it and washed the teeth with gauze soaked in water after brushing. The baby was not capricious, he liked the taste. Now we just use it.