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		<title>What To Know About Cosmetic Teeth Whitening</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Teeth Whitening</span><br />
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.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Contouring and Shaping</span><br />
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.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bridges</span><br />
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.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Miscellaneous</span><br />
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.</p>
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		<title>How to whiten your teeth using carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:31:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Almost all teeth whiteners use some form of peroxide to help promote a bleaching process. It is not at all surprising to pull an over-the-counter whitening toothpaste or tooth whitener off of a grocery store shelf and find peroxide in the ingredients. This is used due to its anesthetic qualities as well as it bleaching [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="word">Almost all teeth  whiteners use some form of peroxide to help promote a bleaching process. It is  not at all surprising to pull an over-the-counter whitening toothpaste or tooth  whitener off of a grocery store shelf and find peroxide in the ingredients. This  is used due to its anesthetic qualities as well as it bleaching abilities.  There are different forms of peroxide that are available but the most commonly  used peroxide in cosmetic dentistry is Carbamide peroxide or urea peroxide.</p>
<p class="word">Carbamide  peroxide is an oxidizing agent that contains both hydrogen peroxide and urea.  Many dentists use this with lasers to promote bleaching of your teeth. The  hydrogen peroxide oxidizes stains on the tooth enamel. Many people use hydrogen  peroxide to help whiten their teeth for several reasons:</p>
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<li class="word">It promotes a healthier mouth</li>
<li class="word">No harmful acids or abrasives</li>
<li class="word">Ease in use</li>
<li class="word">Inexpensive</li>
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<p class="word">Hydrogen  peroxide is used in a number of mouth and teeth rinses and pastes. In fact  before many of the teethe whitening concoctions were developed, people used  hydrogen peroxide and baking soda to brush their teeth. Both are excellent  whiteners and a little table salt adds an extra exfoliant to the process. However  since manufacturers have been producing teeth whiteners, there have been some  rather remarkable results that have been obtained from using hydrogen peroxide  as a whitener.</p>
<p class="word">One particularly  impressive tooth whitener that uses Carbamide peroxide is called <a href="http://www.whitersmile.com.au/nite-white-acp.html">Nite White  ACP</a>. This is a tooth desensitizer that uses a patented Amorphous Calcium  Phosphate chemistry to bond with your tooth’s surface to fill any microscopic  defect. This makes your teeth smoother and gives them luster. In addition to  filling the microscopic defects in your teeth that make them so sensitive, most  users have less fading of the white after six months of use of <a href="http://www.whitersmile.com.au/nite-white-acp.html">Nite White ACP</a>.  It comes in a three syringe pack that is good for 9-12 dual arch whitening  sessions. It is used in an arch tray system and it is mixed by the syringe as  it is placed in the trays.</p>
<p class="word"><a href="http://www.whitersmile.com.au/day-white-acp.html">Day White ACP</a> is  used just like the Nite White ACP but is designed to be used for less time.  Where the Nite White ACP is only a 16% or 22% solution used for either 1 hour a day or overnight depending on which product,  the <a href="http://www.whitersmile.com.au/day-white-acp.html">Day White ACP</a> is a 38% solution that is used for a period of only 15  minutes. It also comes in a three syringe pack that is enough for twelve dual  arch trays and mixed by the syringe. These two whiteners are great for  sensitive teeth because it helps fill in the small defects that make teeth  sensitive while it whitens.</p>
<p class="word">There are a  large number of whiteners to choose from and many people must play a trial and  error game before they find the whitener that works for their teeth. Since most  people have different shades of white naturally on their teeth, it may take  several uses before any difference is noticed. One should not judge a whitener  by the effects of one application. You should use it a few times before  switching to another whitener.</p>
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