Everyone desires to have a great smile. For a killer
smile, one should have sparkling, bright, and shiny
teeth.
Today, a lot of people are spending more money just
to have their teeth whiter. They make use of the best
teeth whitening treatments and undergo procedures
to achieve the brilliant white teeth.
Teeth whitening had been an effective procedure to
lighten the color of the teeth, without taking away
any of the tooth surface. It will not completely whiten
the whole set of teeth; it will just lighten the existing
color of the teeth.
Only a few are blessed with pearly white teeth, and
our teeth normally become discolored as we grow up.
Our teeth can also be stained on the outer part because
of the food and drink. Coffee, tea, blackcurrant and
red wine have effect on the discoloration of our teeth.
Smoking is another cause of teeth discoloration. Most
people may encounter staining beneath the surface
which is caused by tiny cracks in the teeth or certain
antibiotics that absorb the stains.
But what are these teeth whitening treatments and
procedures? And are these done?
Bleaching. This is most common form of teeth whitening
procedure. Your dentist will advice you if this is
the best teeth whitening treatment suitable for you.
Bleaching is done by placing a gel or rubber to shield
the soft tissue of your gums. Then, the whitening
product will be applied on your teeth by using a special
tray which shapes into your mouth like a gum shell.
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 who wish 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 impressions of it. 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 known and best 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.
Laser Whitening. This is also called the "power whitening".
Though expensive, a lot of people especially artists
consider it as the best teeth whitening method.
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 be used
to stimulate the chemical. The light will help boost
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 is said to last
up to three years depending on the person. The dentist
still advice not to smoke, eat and drink products
that may cause a stain in your teeth. Others may find
their teeth vulnerable to cold after the treatment.
But these symptoms usually vanish within a few days.
These are just two of the famous and best teeth whitening
methods available. Despite the fact that they may
cost a lot, the effect is still worth it. Through
these methods, you'll surely flash everyone a perfect
smile.
