Teeth Whitening & Oral Health Blog

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.

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:

• It promotes a healthier mouth
• No harmful acids or abrasives
• Ease in use
• Inexpensive

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.

One particularly impressive tooth whitener that uses Carbamide peroxide is called Nite White ACP. 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 Nite White ACP. 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.

Day White ACP 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 Day White ACP 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.

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.

Are your teeth the color of cauliflower? Has your coffee stained them beyond recognition? Chances are if you said yes to either of these questions, your teeth needs a revamping to help improve not only your self confidence but your smile as well. Your smile is one of the first things a person notices when they first meet you. If your teeth are darkened and stained you appear as though you are not a happy person.

We take pride in the car we drive, the clothes we wear and the home we live in so why not take pride in your teeth? Darkened, dull teeth are not only unsightly they can be down right frightening in some cases. People who have darkened teeth tend to not smile as often as others making some think they are unfriendly or always irritated about something. It can be an embarrassing situation to meet someone for the first time when your teeth are not their whitest. You can try over-the-counter whiteners but chances are they are only going to whiten your teeth two or three shades and leave them darker than they would be if you had visited your dentist for a laser whitening.

Dentist whitening can be expensive and leave your teeth sensitive to hot and cold foods and liquids not to mention sensitive to cold air. This makes you miserable from the intense pain that can be caused by the sensitivity. You want your smile to be bright while retaining as much of the normal enamel that you were born with. It isn’t considered a luxury any longer to whiten your teeth; in fact some companies will pay to have their sales representatives teeth whitened. This is due to the position they hold; working with the public as an agent of the company. If your teeth are darkened and stained, you are less likely to make the sale.

There are some products on the market that don’t cost an arm and a leg that will whiten your teeth as if you visited your dentist. The Whiter Smile whitening products are an excellent choice in whiteners. There are six different kits of Whiter Smile products ranging from 22% Carbamide peroxide to very strong 35% and 44% that can whiten your teeth with regular use. The Whiter Smile’s kits are design for the individual who wants results quickly at the least expense. It comes with an average of 40 applications of 22% Carbamide Peroxide Gel for tough stains, remineralizing gel that helps replenish the enamel of your teeth and three thermoshrink guards that when placed in hot water, moulds around your teeth and then hardens.

There are more of the Whiter Smile products available including a starter kit, advanced kit, deluxe kit, couples kit for the couple who does everything together, a 35% kit and a 44% kit. Each kit comes with enough whitening gel to complete your treatment plus have some extra for touch ups later. The starter kit is designed for those who are not sure this is the whitening kit for them and only contains a 1 week supply.

Some people pay good money to have their teeth whitened. For this reason they don’t want to allow them to darken again so they do anything possible to maintain their white teeth. There are a lot of natural methods of cleaning and keeping your teeth white include drinking plenty of water, flossing after every meal, rinsing your mouth after every meal, eating plenty of apples and using peroxide to brush your teeth with.

One of the best ways to maintain your white teeth is to brush your teeth with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. You literally make a thin paste of these and brush your teeth with it. This is a non-abrasive cleanser and the peroxide activates the whiteners in the baking soda to keep your teeth their whitest. You can do this two or three times a week to help remove any light staining that may have occurred from non-whitening toothpastes. Whitening toothpastes can be used by these can remove the protective enamel that your teeth have making them sensitive.

If using a mouth rinse, you should not use ones with coloring in them. Although they are not supposed to stain, any type of coloring can stain your teeth. It can become trapped in the microscopic defects that comes with age and leave them stained after only a short time. An antiseptic mouth rinse is the best rinse to use betweens whitenings. Whenever possible you should floss after every meal and rinse your mouth. Many of the foods we eat can become trapped between teeth which can stain our teeth and cause decay. By removing these trapped particles, you are preventing them from damaging your teeth, thereby preventing darkening of your teeth.

Try to refrain from drinking dark liquids. Many liquids such as colas, caffeinated drinks and juices contain acids that can eat the enamel off of your teeth. Once the enamel is gone, it is easier for your teeth to become stained. Most of these also contain food colorings that are not natural which further promotes staining. Drinking water is the best liquids to consume. Green tea has a lot of antioxidants in it and is good for not only your teeth but your complexion as well. It is virtually non-staining due to its light, natural color so there is not worry about staining teeth.

Because we take pride in our appearance, many of us will pay to have our teeth whitened. Between whitenings we must prevent any staining from occurring which means watching what we eat, drink and how we care for our teeth. If you can minimize the staining that occurs on your teeth, you won’t have to have them whitened as often and your pocket will be much happier. There are many ways to prevent the darkening of your teeth and it is up to you to find the best method for your needs. Some habits may need to be adjusted as well as some others started but in general, your teeth will be with you a lifetime, you should learn to take care of them early.