Emma Kalman
Have you noticed your teeth seem a little off-white lately, or it’s just that their healthy shine seems to be disappearing?
It’s not just your imagination, it may well be the case. You see, with our rushed lives and all the chemicals being poured into our foods these days, we need to up our game where it comes to our health. The best place to start is with our teeth.
Not only does white, sparkly teeth enhance our appearance and self-confidence, but it also shows that we are healthy. Therefore, it’s important to have regular dental visits and cleanings along with good brushing and flossing techniques.
Whitening your teeth is actually a quick, effective and safe procedure.
Typical teeth whitening include such as:
• Bright Smile
• Zoom
• Tray Whitening
Scientifically advanced teeth whitening procedures that can also be done in the chair at the dentist’s office is the Zoom and Bright Smile procedures. If you want immediate results, it will be ideal for you. The results are now better, because of the most advanced LED whitening technology. Your smile can be whitened in less than one hour with the help of an LED light, which activates the chemical gel applied to the surface of the tooth.
The Tray Whitening procedure is also as effective as the other two procedures, but it is a lot cheaper. With this procedure, an impression will be taken and you will get a distinct fitting manufactured tray. It is filled with a special bleaching gel and it can be worn throughout the night or day. The time for this treatment is about 7 to 10 days.
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Bleaching is known to be the most used method to whiten teeth. However, your dentist will tell you if you are suitable for the treatment. A rubber type of shield or gel will first be applied on your gums to protect them and then the bleaching product is applied to the teeth. A specifically made tray is used, this tray fits perfectly in your mouth and is very similar to a mouth guard.
Carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide is commonly the active element in such a procedure. As soon as the peroxide breaks down, oxygen penetrates the enamel layer of the teeth and the natural color is enhanced.
For an average visit of two to three hours, the general costs would be about $450 to $650. Plus, you can have white teeth in just one short visit as the whitening used in a dental office contains a good bleaching agent. It contains a higher percentage of peroxide when compared to the ones you find in chemist bought whitening gels.
It also includes the carefully organized use of a fairly high-concentration bleaching gel containing peroxide, which is applied to your teeth. A lightening agent is then spread on to the teeth during the procedure, while the protective gel shields the gums from substance exposure. Generally, a laser is utilized to activate gel to emphasize the brightness.
This procedure doesn’t just make your teeth more naturally whiter, but it also lasts longer than conventional treatments. Usually, the peroxide stays on the surface of the teeth for between 15 to 20 minutes and up to one hour at the most.
A lot of dentists also offer the option of take-home kits for whitening. These can give you top results for the long run. These kits include easy to use products. By using a supplied bleaching tray that resembles a mouth guard with which the gel gets applied. They contain peroxides that essentially bleach the tooth enamel.
These contain whiteners that normally comes in a gel to be placed in the mouth tray. Some of these are used for 2 weeks, applied twice a day and other is used overnight for 1 to 2 weeks. A custom-made tray can be made to exactly fit your teeth if you get the bleaching solution from your dentist’s office. The typical cost for these take-home kits is about $230 to $420.
Generally, these do not cause any destruction to the enamel. The enamel is what covers a tooth, known as the outer layer of a tooth. It is said to be the hardest substance found in the human body. Yet, the layer found beneath it, the soft tissue is actually the cause of stains. This is due to that fact that it absorbs the most of the stain, and is also known as dentin. To accomplish successful whitening, the product courses through the outer layer of enamel and starts to reduce the staining on the underlying tissue.
Always remember that a brief sensitivity can be caused by whitening products. This is due to the exposed underlying tissue as the bleaching gel goes through its process.
You should avoid any drink or food that contains colorants during the treatment time as recommended. Any color of liquid or food that the teeth are exposed to can be absorbed.
You will also have to keep clear of extremely cold and hot things, as well as salty and sweet substances. This is to avoid irritation of the nerve tissue.
