Teeth Whitening & Oral Health Blog

Many of us long for Hollywood style teeth; gleaming white and evenly spaced. Whilst, the shape and spacing of our teeth requires cosmetic dentistry to alter; the shade of our teeth is something that can be improved with home teeth whitening. It is important to remember that there are a number of different shades of white and that we all have a natural shade. Over time, with age, teeth change color and can make us feel noticeably older. Cigarette smoking is a primary cause of yellowing of teeth and red wine is another culprit when it comes to teeth staining.

Whitening Your Teeth At Home

If you choose the right kit, you can improve the shade of your teeth with easy home use methods. There are many different home whitening kits and the choice will depend on personal preference as to the most suitable method, and the type of effect the user is after. Home whitening kits use safe bleaching agents designed to whiten teeth in between 3 to 10 days. They will work on tobacco stains, coffee stains, food stains, staining caused by tetracycline (found in some medications) and genetic discoloring. A complete range of home teeth whitening methods can be found here, Whiter Smile – Whitening Kit Specialist.

Home Whitening Kits

When choosing a home whitening kit, ensure that it is FDA approved and that you talk it through with your dentist. The most commonly known whitening kit is the moldable mouth tray kit whereby you mold the trays at home and fill them with a whitening gel, wearing them usually for up to an hour. For users who do not feel they can mold trays to the required shape, there are trays created in dentist labs. The materials to create a mold of the teeth are included; the user takes an impression of their teeth and sends it to the dentist. The dentist then creates a custom made mouth tray and returns it, to be used with the bleaching gel included in the kit. Some people find the moldable tray systems too complex and prefer to buy a one size fits all pre-filled mouth tray which can then be used straight away, directly fitting into the mouth. Alternative products to the tray system are those applied directly to the teeth, such as; teeth whitening strips, a favorite being the Crest Whitestrips. Pre-filled trays with bleaching gel are available in different sizes and strengths, such as the Opalesence TresWhite Kit. Teeth Whitening Pens with peroxide encapsulated into the cells of the gel and painted onto the teeth are also good for maintenance of a white smile; along with whitening toothpastes and rinses; and whitening lozenges that are dissolved slowly in the mouth. In addition, there are whitening home kits that use a combination of light and gel; the light accelerator systems increase the oxidation process of the gel, thus speeding up the bleaching and achieving faster results than gel alone. A popular choice being the e-Beyond Light Accelerator System. Complete kits are also available that combine all the ingredients you need for effective home teeth whitening; dental mouth trays, tubes of gel in various strengths, 26 LED accelerator whitening light, remineralisation gel for post whitening and whitening pens for touch up and maintenance, such as the Whiter Smile Light Activation System. Whatever method you choose, it is possible to improve the look of your teeth, significantly, with home whitening kits.

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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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