Teeth Whitening: Featured Article

Teeth Whitening: Getting That Lovely Smile Back

All of us would love to have pearly white teeth that dazzle the people around us when we smile. Unfortunately, not all of us have the perfect set of teeth. In most cases, our lifestyle does not really help us keep healthy and free from blemishes.Good thing that there are many teeth whitening methods that can bring back the luster and beauty of our teeth without really costing us a fortune. In fact, there is good number of affordable and effective teeth whitening products that you can readily buy in supermarkets and drugstores without a prescription.

Teeth Whitening Toothpastes

One of the most affordable and widely used teeth whitening agent is the toothpaste. According to experts, whitening toothpastes can help lighten the color of your teeth by about one shade. The good thing about using teeth whitening toothpaste is that most of these types of toothpaste do not contain any bleaching agents that may cause some irritations to the gums.

If you one of those people who are very sensitive to products that contains hydrogen peroxide which is commonly used as a bleaching agent for teeth, you can feel safe with most whitening toothpastes. Furthermore, whitening toothpastes do not really cost as much as the other types of teeth whitening products. However, since teeth whitening toothpaste usually does not contain bleach, it can only remove surface stains.

Whitening Strips and Gels

Peroxide based strips and gels can be purchased over the counter. By applying these products directly into your teeth, your teeth can become one to two shades lighter. To achieve the best results, you must use these products for a certain period of time. In some cases, you need to use these products for about 14 days up to 4 months depending on the degree of discoloration in your teeth. Since these products are peroxide based, some experts cautioned against their use especially if you have sensitive gums.

In-Office Whitening

Seeking professional help is the best way for you to have pearly white teeth. Over the counter breaching gels and whitening toothpastes may be good but there is really nothing more effective than having your teeth treated by a professional. Always remember that whitening gels and toothpaste do not have a long lasting effect. Besides, you need to use the product repeatedly for a period of time before you can actually notice some difference in the color of your teeth. On, the other hand, an in-office teeth whitening process may give you that pearly white you dreamed of is just a few minutes. What is more interesting about in-office bleaching procedure that is administered by your dentist is that its effect usually last a long time.

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May 31, 2007

Rembrandt Mint Whitening Strips

Rembrandt Mint Whitening Strips - 14 strips per package (7 each for the upper and lower teeth)Health and Beauty:  With one 30 minute application per day, you’ll see a noticeably whiter smile in just five days, Includes 7-day supply, with option of more whitening, Safety proven via multiple clinical tests, Manufacturer-guaranteed to give you whiter teeth in 5 days if used as directed, Please read all label information on delivery
Company: Rembrandt  (2006-09-04)
List Price: $29.99
Amazon Price: $9.67

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Tooth Whitening FAQ

Tip! Only professional whitening procedures such as the custom tray bleaching can remove both internal and external stains. Over-the-counter tooth whitening products like toothpastes only remove the external stains.

What Is Tooth Whitening?
Tooth whitening is a process that “bleaches” the teeth, removing it of stains on the enamel and dentin to affect a lightening of any discoloration present. A common tooth whitening procedure uses carbamide peroxide poured over a custom mouth-guard worn over the teeth.

•external stains: tobacco, tea, coffee and juices like grape and apple, coffee, tea and tobacco
•internal stains: excessive fluoride (during teeth formation), aging, trauma, nerve deneration, tetracycline (while teeth are forming)

Only professional whitening procedures such as the custom tray bleaching can remove both internal and external stains. Over-the-counter tooth whitening products like toothpastes only remove the external stains.

Who Can Undergo Tooth Whitening?
Anybody can benefit from a tooth whitening procedure. A certain procedure though may be less effective for some people. Patients whose teeth are stained by tetracycline may experience difficulty in achieving the desired whiteness. People with veneers, crowns or fillings may also experience uneven whiteness because these dental fixtures do not whiten along with the rest of the teeth.

Tip! There are tooth whitening products today that work whitening miracles in days instead of weeks. Carbamide peroxide is the main ingredient in most tooth whitening formula, which has both potassum nitrate and fluoride that prevent tooth sensitivity providing safety of very high standard.

Can A Pregnant or Nursing Woman Bleach Her Teeth?
It is recommended and dentists agree that a pregnant woman and nursing mother should avoid any teeth whitening procedure. The reason for this is there’s no clinical studies done yet to find out the effects of the bleaching agents to a woman’s health if she’s pregnant or nursing.

Whys Are There Teeth That Do Not Whiten Evenly With The Rest?
The sides of your teeth and the biting edges whiten more quickly than the rest. This is so because of the thicker enamel in these areas. Teeth with thicker enamel respond faster to the bleaching agent than teeth with thinner enamel. Continue with your whitening procedure and the whiteness will even out eventually.

Is Tooth Whitening Safe?
The most preferred tooth whitening procedure is the custom-fit tray bleaching that uses carbamide peroxide. This procedure, when done under the supervision of an oral healthcare professional or a dentist, is safe. There’s no danger of the bleaching agent harming your teeth and gums. It also does not damage the enamel or cause any tooth weakening. The only short term side-effect is tooth sensitivity which goes away quickly when the process is stopped.

Tip! The best you can do to your teeth is to eat the right food and brush them properly. Even then if the condition of your teeth doesn’t improve, then its time for you to visit your doctor or undertake some tooth whitening program.

If your have any more questions that concern you but are not discussed in this article, consult your dentist. The more you know about tooth whitening, the more confident you will be of any procedure you will choose.

Grace Palce is writing articles about tooth whitening and herbal medicine.

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