There Are Many Ways To The Perfect Smile
Everyone desires to have great looking teeth. They are the main ingredient for the perfect smile! Bright, sparkling and shiny teeth are much sought after in our modern world.
Many people are spending more money just to have their teeth whiter these days. They have access to the best teeth whitening treatments and undergo procedures to achieve brilliant white teeth.
Teeth whitening is an effective procedure to lighten the color of the teeth, without taking away any of the tooth surface. Lightening the existing color of the teeth is most desireable.
Few people are blessed with pearly white teeth. Our teeth normally become discolored as we grow up.
The outer surface of our teeth can become stained because of the food we eat and the drinks we consume on a daily basis. Coffee, tea, red wine, smoking are just some of the things that have an effect over time on the discoloration of our teeth. Another cause of discolorization of the teeth that people may encounter is the staining beneath the surface which is caused by tiny cracks in the teeth or certain antibiotics that absorb the stains.
Thanks to advances in dental care and the public's ongoing education on better oral hygiene there are many options when it comes to teeth whitening treatments, procedures and a host of wonderful whitening products available.
Bleaching is one of the most common form of teeth whitening procedures. Your dentist can advise you if this teeth whitening treatment is suitable for you. As with all dental procedures, one should always consult there dental professional before making choices when it comes to their teeth.
Bleaching is done by first placing a gel or rubber strip or guard to shield the soft tissue of your gums. Next, the whitening product will be applied to your teeth by using a special tray which fits in your mouth and forms and shapes around your teeth like a custom mold.
The teeth whitening product usually contains carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide as the "active ingredients". When these ingredients break down, the oxygen enters the enamel of your teeth thus, making the color lighter. The entire treatment can be completed in three to four weeks time.
For those wishing to undergo to this treatment, you will need at least three visits to the dentist. On your first visit, the dentist will create a mouth-guard and take a caricature or impression of your teeth. Once the treatment has started, it is recommended that you continue it at home. You have to regularly apply the teeth whitening product over four weeks, for at least 30 minutes at a time.
Most of the better known teeth whitening products can be applied for up to several hours at a time. The treatment can be done even while you're sleeping. Ideally, a good result can be attained in as little as one week. Although, seeing bettetr results by the third or fourth week is most common.
Laser Whitening is another common option when it comes to teeth whitening. This is sometimes called "power whitening". Though expensive, some people, consider this one of the best teeth whitening methods.
During this process, a rubber dam is placed over your teeth to shield the gums, and the whitening product is then painted on your teeth. A laser will then be used to stimulate the chemical. The light helps to create the chemical reaction of the bleaching product, thus the color change can be attained more rapidly.
Dentists believe that the result of laser whitening treatment is good. It can make your teeth up to six shades lighter.
Unfortunately, not everyone can get a chance to undergo laser treatment. The dentist will have to check your teeth and ensure that you are fit for the treatment. The total procedure is usually done in an hour.
The effects of this power whitening can last up to three years, depending on the person and individual circumstances. You will be advised by the dentist not to smoke, eat food and drink products that may cause a stain in your teeth. In some cases, people can find that their teeth are more sensitive to cold after the treatment. These symptoms usually vanish within a few days.
These are just two of the most common and generally accepted teeth whitening methods available today. Although at a higher financial cost than the "at home remedies" or over the counter kits, the effect of these whitening procedures is still considered by those who have it performed to be worth it.
