July 25th, 2010 by WhiterSmile
Who among us does not want sparkling white teeth? There is nothing like a dazzling white smile to boost your self confidence. Unfortunately many of us hide our smiles because of stained teeth.
As kids our teeth are completely & uniformly covered with an outer layer of enamel – a strong porcelain like material which serves the purpose of a protecting the layers below. As we grow older, the enamel begins to break down. As a result, the teeth become more translucent and the yellow dentin, the colored layer beneath the enamel starts to show through. Chewing also causes the development of thousands of micro-cracks on the body of the teeth where food particles accumulate and with time form stains. Certain foods liked red wine, coffee, tea and are more prone to causing stained teeth.
Practicing good dental hygiene can do a lot to prevent your teeth from staining. Brushing your teeth with a quality whitening toothpaste like Dr Collins will not only help prevent stained teeth but is an excellent teeth whitening product for teeth that are already stained. Dr Collins not only helps keeps you obtain whiter teeth but also prevents cavities from forming.
If your teeth are already significantly stained Zoom whitening can whiten your teeth by up to 6 shades in only 3 days by using the Zoom whitening weekender kit. Unlike other gel treatments which can take weeks of repetitive use you simply apply the zoom whitening gel to the teeth mould and wear it for a minimum of 4 hours for 3 consecutive days. Best of all Zoom whitening is completely safe to use from the convenience of your home and is extremely cost effective when compared to dentist chair whitening treatments.
Once you’ve completed the tooth whitening process it’s now important to maintain that, which is why utilising a quality tooth paste like Dr Collins will assist with maintaining your new dazzling smile. Ensure you brush your teeth and floss at least twice a day and consider some lifestyle changes which may have been the cause of your stained teeth. The effort will be worth your while remember there is nothing more appealing than a sparkling smile!
June 15th, 2010 by WhiterSmile
Embarrassed by your discolored teeth? Never hide your smile! You can have a bright dazzling smile with a number of home teeth whitening products which are now available on the market, enabling you to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home.
One of the most popular at home teeth whitening products includes the Zoom teeth whitening range. The Zoom teeth whitening pens will provide you a safe and easier way of achieving shiny bright teeth in no time at all. It contains a gentle hydrogen peroxide formula which is released at the click of the applicator. All you have top do is paint the gel directly onto your teeth to enjoy a radiant and bright appearance whilst also leaving a fresh minty taste in your mouth. To enjoy maximum benefits just refrain from eating or drinking anything for thirty minutes after application.
Zoom teeth whitening is a well known home teeth whitening product due to receiving significant press coverage, however there are many other quality brand teeth whitening treatments that you can use at home such as Crest White Strips.
Crest White Strips – the world’s best white strips brand contain the same enamel-safe ingredient dentists use to get at stains beneath the surface of your teeth. Crest Whitestrips Supreme tooth whitening strips are 80% more effective and are not sold in normal retail stores however are available for purchase on the Whiter Smile website. They contain a very strong 14% Hydrogen Peroxide tooth whitening formula – the highest concentration of take-home product available from Crest. Each box contains a 3 week supply – 84 Supreme Whitestrips per box.
Brite Smile has also developed a fantastic innovation in the field of tooth whitening. The Brite Smile mouth rinse is a fantastic product which provides a natural coating to your teeth. It acts as a natural stain barrier and prevents stains from penetrating tooth enamel. The product keeps working for hours after use and acts as a guardian angel for your teeth.
With these fabulous products available to whiten teeth there is no need to hide your smile from the word – grab some home teeth whitening treatments and head out and cheer up the world with your illuminating million dollar smile!
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June 12th, 2010 by WhiterSmile
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. It is one day out of your life when you will be taking hundreds of pictures of you and your spouse, including all of your family and theirs and all of your closest friends. These photos, and these memories, will stay with you throughout your lifetime together and in your family’s lives even after. Many people rightly want a whiter smile for their wedding day, because of these reasons. Getting a whiter smile may cost you some in money, but it will be worth it when your smile is much brighter on your wedding day.
Perfect Smile, Perfect Wedding
On your wedding day, every eye will be on you for the entire evening. Whether you are in gown or tux, what the lighting is like, or what you’ll be eating, the guests will look at each other and proclaim how happy you look with your new spouse, and come in close to see you smile at them as they wish you a long and happy life as a married man or woman. With a whiter, brighter smile you will be able to enjoy your wedding day with more confidence in your pictures, your guests, and your married life. Having your teeth whitened prior to the wedding will make your day that much more perfect.
Your Problem
Intrinsic or extrinsic teeth staining may be your problem, depending on your individual needs. Intrinsic staining is deep-seated stains that are on the layer underneath the enamel. These stains are very difficult to get rid of through basic oral hygiene or rinsing, but require a more deep-seated treatment either in a dentist’s office or at home. Extrinsic staining is much easier to deal with at home. It is characterized by dirt or debris that is stuck and buried in the cracks and ridges of the teeth, and is much cheaper to get rid of, making your smile brighter with less effort. Many people will have some degree of both types of staining, and it is important to take care of both for your wedding day.
Your Options
In-office dentist procedures for your wedding day teeth whitening are very costly and often have more of a chance of causing things like gum irritation or increased sensitivity because of the higher concentration of chemicals found in the solutions they use. If you want results, have the time to develop them, and want to save money, you may want to consider using at-home whitening treatments for your wedding day. They take only a few weeks to see clear results, and are generally much cheaper than in-office options. Mouth trays with bleaching solutions, brush-on whiteners, or whitening strips are options, as well as slightly more expensive but very effective solution and laser light whitening kits. For extrinsic staining, a good whitening mouthwash and toothpaste can take care of it. Combining at-home treatments with good oral hygiene for a few weeks before your wedding should give you the smile you dream of for your wedding day. Whiter Smile has a wide range of teeth whitening ktis and teeth bleaching gel to get your teeth at their whitest for your wedding day.
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June 12th, 2010 by WhiterSmile
Night grinding is a painful and frustrating habit or tick that some people have that cause them to unconsciously grind their teeth together at night. It can affect the front or back teeth, or all around, and can cause major damage to the teeth and gums inside the mouth. There is a lot to know about night grinding because unless you know what to look for, you may not know you are doing it, and without knowing that you do it, it can’t be treated. These things include the causes, symptoms and treatment of night grinding.
Causes
The causes of night grinding are few in number, which is a good thing. The fewer the causes, the more likely you are to know if you are at a great risk for night grinding. Common causes include an abnormal bite or missing or gapped teeth. If you are missing a tooth or more, or have an over or under bite, chances are you could be a night grinder. This is because subconsciously your mouth tries to close down until it feels a tooth where there isn’t one, making the rest of your teeth painfully grinding in your sleep. Other common causes of night grinding include stress or anxiety, so those with very stressful jobs or lives, or those who have been going through a very stress and anxiety filled time, you could be a victim of night grinding.
Symptoms
There are quite a few symptoms of night grinding, and though you may only exhibit one, or up to five or six of these symptoms at a time, it is worth seeing a doctor over either way. Headaches or chronic facial pain while awake are very good symptoms of night grinding, indicating the pressure your head is under while your teeth are grinding. Other symptoms include noise while grinding that is even loud enough to wake yourself or your partner, chewed tissue in the mouth, indentations on the tongue, increased tooth sensitivity, and ear aches. More are tooth wear, flattening, cracking or breaking, and enlarged jaw muscles.
Treatment
Treatments of night grinding are varied depending on what the estimated cause of the grinding is. For some, this means therapy and stress management exercises to help ease anxiety as you sleep. For others, it is simply a matter of re-forming habits of how you hold your mouth. This is especially true if you have an abnormal bite or missing tooth. If you have a habit in the day, you’re likely to have it at night. There are several dental approaches as well, including the correction of misaligned teeth or filling in a gap from a missing tooth, mouth guards that hold your mouth in the proper position so you cannot grind or clench your jaw, and even splints, or frames that go over your upper or lower teeth to block grinding. One of the most effective night grinding guards is the Dr. Brux Bruxism Bite Tray Guard.
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June 12th, 2010 by WhiterSmile
Millions of people around the world do their best to whiten their smiles and brighten their lives a little, give them more self-confidence as they go through life. There are countless in-office whitening techniques dentists use, as well as several different at-home teeth whitening kit treatments including heat sink or thermoforming and silicone teeth whitening mouth trays. What many people don’t know is that there are several risks that are associated with teeth whitening procedures of all kinds, including gum irritation, multi-color teeth discoloration and sensitivity. Many also don’t know that there are re-mineralisation and tooth conditioning products available to help fix these problems.
Gum Irritation
Gum irritation is most common among those who use peroxide whiteners in their at-home whitening attempts. The solution itself or even repeated exposure to the mouth tray often causes gum irritation, including red areas, raw places and even blisters in some cases. Gum irritation can last several days after whitening treatments, or even up to a month in extreme cases. It is suggested that those who experience gum irritation stop using the product immediately until the irritation stops, and then use much less at a time until your mouth gets used to it.
Multi-color Teeth
If you have had any significant dental work in which false teeth or caps have been placed in your mouth, you could end up with multi-colored teeth after whitening for a while. For example, many people have had porcelain veneers, bonding, dental crowns or other restorative procedures done. When you whiten your teeth, these restorations aren’t affected in any way, so as your other teeth whiten the restorations stay the same color, sometimes several shades darker than your newly whitened teeth, your mouth ends up looking multi-colored.
Sensitivity
Sensitivity is a condition in which teeth and gums in the mouth are more sensitive to touch, pressure and temperature than usual. Many people suffer from sensitivity to these things normally, but thousands who don’t and some who do find the condition to occur or increase after intense bleaching sessions, especially with a professional dentist. Bleach used in a dentist’s office is much more concentrated than the in-home versions, so sensitivity is more likely there than at home. It can last from a couple of days to a month, and can even include “zingers,” or sharp pains down the middle of the front teeth. Those who have receding gums, cracks in the teeth or faulty restorations, as well as (it is rumored) redheads are likely to be at a greater risk for sensitivity issues.
Re-mineralisation Products
Because of the many problems that occur with teeth whitening, dentists and professionals have developed several different products designed to help these problems after bleaching or whitening. Restorative toothpaste, including Dr. Collins Restore Toothpaste, relief oral care gel, tooth rejuvenating rinse, pre-filled mouth trays with desensitizing gels, and remineralisation gels are all great products for this purpose. They are designed to decrease sensitivity, increase resistance to irritation, sooth the mouth problems, and restore teeth and gums to their natural healthy form. These products can be pricey but are very much worth it.
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June 12th, 2010 by WhiterSmile
Discolored teeth are common because naturally white teeth are both impossible and very hard to maintain. Discolored teeth have many causes as well as many solution options. It is almost impossible to deal with deeply stained and discolored teeth by toothpaste and mouthwash alone, and those who want a brighter, whiter smile may have to go other routes in teeth whitening to fix discolored teeth. It is important to know several things about teeth whitening for discolored teeth, including what causes the discolorations, your options for teeth whitening, and how a professional can help you before you begin a whitening process.
Causes
There are several causes of discoloration in the teeth. Often however it is due to one of a few things. Dental hygiene, tobacco use, and coffee are probably the most common causes of tooth discoloration. Dental hygiene is a big one because if teeth aren’t properly taken care of, the enamel can be damaged or the discoloration could be much worse as a result. There are several other foods that cause discoloration either directly or indirectly. Blueberries, red wine, dark juices, soy sauce, sodas, and even an excess of iron can directly cause teeth discoloration. Acidic foods or carbonated beverages cause discoloration in an indirect way by causing enamel damage and allowing the next layer down to become more discolored as a result.
Options
Your options for teeth whitening to fix discolored teeth are varied and plentiful. There are a wide range of professional dentist procedures, including laser light whitening, acid or abrasive cleaning, and bleaching or chemical cleaning. These procedures are usually much more expensive than at-home versions, but give a bigger result in a smaller time, and offer immediate results for those who want a brighter smile quickly. There are also a wide range of at-home teeth whitening procedures to correct discolored teeth. These include entire bleaching kits with either pre-filled or moldable, reusable mouth trays and chemical solutions, teeth whitening brush-on solution or whitening pens, and teeth whitening strips. There are also at-home teeth whiteners, such as the Whiter Smile Premium Home Whitening Kit, that are the light form and combine with whitening solutions to create whiter teeth with a more professional quality.
Professional First?
If you believe that your teeth might be in bad condition or damaged in some way, it may be a good idea to visit with a professional dentist before you begin a teeth whitening procedure. A dentist will be able to make sure your teeth and gums are in good condition and recommend which type of at-home treatment if any you should use. Sometimes if your teeth or gums are damaged or unhealthy, your dentist can either recommend that you do not use teeth whitening procedures or allow them to do them safely, possibly even recommend a milder alternative. The risks of teeth whitening include gum irritation, multi-colored teeth, and increased sensitivity, so your dentist may be able to help talk to you about those and what you can do to improve or avoid those risks. And of course, he or she can give you a professional teeth whitening procedure if you so choose.
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June 12th, 2010 by WhiterSmile
White teeth are, let’s face it, very high maintenance. There are literally dozens of different treatments all dedicated to the acquisition and maintenance of white teeth. Just one more road bump on the road to white teeth may be the foods we eat. What foods make your teeth darker or stained in appearance, what other things contribute to the yellowing or coloring of your teeth, and how to fix the problem without ceasing to eat completely are all very important factors to remember when trying to maintain healthy white teeth.
Which Foods
There are a few foods that are commonly known to cause the staining of teeth and a duller smile. These include coffee, red wine, and blueberries. All of these are very hard on beautiful white teeth, and the teeth whiteners bought to combat these foods can be very expensive. Flavored drinks that contain any dark dye, like powered drink mixes can cause teeth staining. Tea and colas are also common enemies to white teeth, as well as anything that is comprised of soy sauce – soy sauce is common in sauces, ethnic foods and marinades, staining the teeth. Other foods that are or contain staining agents include dark fruit juices, candy bars with dyes, and anything with food coloring in it.
Not Only Foods?
Along with foods, other things that you intake or allow to come in contact with your teeth can also affect their whiteness, and combined with the foods listed above can cause havoc to them. Anything that you eat that causes significant damage to the tooth enamel, like acidic foods and drinks and carbonated beverages, can allow staining particles through the enamel more easily, allowing the material to stain the teeth. Multivitamins often have a considerable amount of iron, which is good in moderation. But keep an eye on it – iron in multivitamins and iron-rich foods like liver or molasses can causing the staining of the teeth. Chewing tobacco, cigarette smoking, and poor dental hygiene are also culprits – perhaps the biggest ones – of stained teeth.
How to Fix It
Obviously we can’t just stop eating all of the above foods because they might stain our teeth, so what to do? Stop smoking or using chewing tobacco immediately – the stains these products cause are truly not nearly as reversible as other staining agents. Dentists suggest rinsing your mouth or brushing your teeth after you eat substances known to cause staining. Good oral hygiene is among the most useful things you can do for your white teeth. If you use whitening solutions found in mouth trays or at-home whitening kits make sure not to eat or drink anything that may stain your teeth afterward. Whitening solutions are especially designed to increase the size of the pores in your enamel and staining agents taken afterward will be able to use those opened pores to actually stain your teeth worse than before. In general if you practice good oral hygiene and take in everything else in moderation, your teeth can stay whiter longer.
Whiter Smile teeth whitening kits and teeth bleaching gel can help remove and whiten these stains.
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June 12th, 2010 by WhiterSmile
Discoloration and whitening of the teeth are quite literally like night and day. There are several causes of discoloration, including certain foods or beverages. What you may not know, however, is that other foods or beverages may actually help whiten your teeth. So that you’re not eating the wrong things, there are a few things that are important to know about teeth whitening and food. The types and causes of discoloration, the wrong foods to eat, and the right foods to eat are all really important to know before you begin blindly looking for ways to improve teeth whitening.
Discoloration
There are two major types of discoloration. One is intrinsic staining, or staining that affects the layer just under the enamel. It is typically very difficult to reach and cannot be controlled by using whitening toothpastes or mouth washes. Extrinsic staining is the type that is generally controlled by whitening toothpastes and mouth wash. It is characterized by dirt and debris found in the miniscule cracks and ridges in the teeth. Discoloration can be caused by several things other than certain foods. Tobacco use, poor oral hygiene, and acidic fluids can cause discoloration. Acidic liquids can cause the enamel to be weakened, allowing staining solutions to come through.
Bad Foods
There are several different foods and beverages that are bad to cause food discoloration. These are important to know so that when trying to eat foods that improve teeth whitening you don’t accidentally eat and drink the wrong things. Dark fruit juices and carbonated beverages are as a general rule very bad for staining teeth. Tea and coffee are the most damaging of all beverages for this, however. Acidic foods and beverages weaken the enamel and allow staining products to penetrate deeper into the teeth than would be allowed in those who did not have weak enamel, making them bad for discoloration. Hot and cold fluids are also damaging because they can increase sensitivity and cause discoloration themselves. And finally, chocolates and other sweets are bad for the tooth discoloration because of the dark dyes that are used to make them and that too much can cause discoloration via harmful bacteria developing. Whiter Smile teeth whitening kits and teeth bleaching gel can help remove and whiten these stains.
Good Foods
Now that you know exactly what foods are bad for the coloring of your teeth, you can find out which foods to go after to improve teeth whitening. Strawberries are one such food. Strawberries have acid and natural sugars, so it is important not to go overboard with them, but using strawberries with baking soda, in their raw form, or even as a tooth rub can be good for whitening your teeth. The inner rind of orange peel can be rubbed on the teeth and gums for whitening effect as well. Apple cider vinegar, though it is slightly acidic, can also be good for improving teeth whitening. When mixed with baking soda, it can make an excellent toothpaste for whitening your teeth. Foods that are naturally fibrous and crunchy like crunchy fruits and vegetables are good for tooth whitening as well.
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June 12th, 2010 by WhiterSmile
So maybe you have a very important event or date coming up that you need to be at and you want to improve your smile and fast. Chances are you’ve heard of the several different ways you can get whiter teeth – at home treatments, in-office dental procedures, eating the right foods, etc, but you have no idea which ones will work, much less which ones will work quickly. There are several methods that you can choose from to get results fast, including veneers, laser teeth whitening, whitening strips, and at-home kits.
Veneers
Veneers are an in-office procedure that produces immediate results because the patient’s teeth are actually covered over with enamel-like composite to form a false front of white. Veneers are quite expensive to have done because they can only be done at a dentist’s office. However, for those who want immediate results and have the money to spare, veneers are a relatively painless and quite easy procedure that last for a very long time, and unlike real tooth enamel, will not stain easily if at all. Veneers can be put on or taken off at any time, as well.
Laser Teeth Whitening
Laser teeth whitening is another in-office procedure that is done by professionals because using a laser on teeth or any part of the body takes training and professional skill. This procedure is also very expensive because the equipment used is quite expensive to own and operate. The laser light works with bleaching or peroxide solutions to brighten and whiten the smile. Depending on the amount of discoloration, your teeth will look noticeably whiter in one session, and some people only require one session to get the white teeth they are looking for quickly.
Whitening Strips
Whitening strips are an at-home teeth whitening treatment that can be very effective, though they take considerably longer than in-office treatments. Because the solution used for whitening strips is generally much milder than the ones used in dentists’ offices, results can take up to three weeks for these strips. However, considering the amount of time it takes whitening toothpastes and mouth washes to show results (typically at least 12 weeks) whitening strips are very much quick-result treatments. They are also considerably cheaper than in-office cosmetic dentistry procedures, which gives them an added advantage over in-office procedures. The strongest whitestrips on the market are Crest Whitestrips Supreme.
At-Home Kits
There are other at-home kits that are a sort of blend between in-office procedures and whitening strips. These kits usually contain mouth trays with solution to squeeze into the trays and then you wear the mouth tray for a certain amount of time a few times a week. These kits come with some risks, like irritated gums and sensitivity, but usually with a smaller amount of solution these go away. They are also much cheaper than in-office procedures and can show results in as little as one week, but usually no later than four weeks. Mouth trays that come with these kits can be silicone or heat sink/thermoforming, meaning they are heated and then bitten into to form around your teeth. A good choice are the Whiter Smile Premium Home Whitening Kits.
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June 12th, 2010 by WhiterSmile
Cosmetic dentistry is very much like plastic surgery for the mouth. Things are taken away, added to, brightened, shaped, and replaced as needed. The difference between cosmetic dentistry and regular dental dentistry is that cosmetic dentistry is completely voluntary and has no medical basis or need. Cosmetic dentistry is often extremely expensive and can even be quite painful, but the results are very much worth it for most that undergo it. There are many different procedures that fall under the umbrella of cosmetic dentistry, and it is important to know your options if you are considering a procedure.
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is one of the most common forms of cosmetic dentistry that is done today. There are three procedures that are done by a professional for cosmetic whitening purposes. One of these is abrasive teeth whitening, during which the debris and dirt from the miniscule cracks and ridges of the teeth are scrubbed away, leaving the teeth looking brighter. Chemical or mild acid whitening is another dentistry procedure in which concentrated bleach or peroxide is used to penetrate the enamel of the tooth and brighten the color underneath, and finally laser teeth whitening in which bleaching solutions are paired with a laser light to remove stains from teeth.
Contouring and Shaping
There are several different cosmetic dentistry procedures that hold the purpose of shaping and contouring the teeth so that the teeth look cleaner, well-rounded, and shapely. One process like this is called bonding, in which composite material that is similar to enamel is placed on the teeth and then shaped and hardened, then polished. Enamel shaping is another process in which the existing enamel is reshaped to a more pleasing shape. Other procedures that fall under this category include contouring and reshaping crooked, discolored or chipped/cracked teeth.
Bridges
Two types of dental bridges that are commonly used in cosmetic dentistry are dental and fixed bridges. Dental bridges are done when a false tooth is placed between two porcelain crowns to fill in a gap in the row of teeth. This can be one tooth missing or several, and are also called partial dentures. Fixed bridges are more complicated in that they are not removable once they are placed in the mouth. They are used to fix bite problems and to lessen the chance of gum disease if one or more teeth are severely infected.
Miscellaneous
There are several other types of cosmetic dentistry procedures that are common among those who think their mouth and teeth are simply not attractive and what them to look better. Among these one stands out in particular, and it is called a gum lift. Similar to a face lift, a dentistry gum lift happens when a dentist lifts and shapes the gum and sometimes the bones underneath into a more pleasant shape. This is especially popular with those who have “big gums” or if one’s teeth look tiny in comparison to the gums. Though it is expensive, most feel it is perfectly worth the money once the procedure is done.
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