Among the many ways by which we try to improve our smile, teeth
whitening is the one most people go for because for one, it is the least
expensive, the quickest and the easiest way to get a great smile
instantly. Even if your teeth are a bit crooked or uneven in size, a
whiter smile overrides it and changes your appearance drastically.
The fact that you don't have to get your teeth extracted or undergo any form of surgery is also one of the reasons why teeth whitening is so popular. You only have to get whitening bleach applied to your teeth and have a laser light activate it and in less than an hour, your teeth are the pearly whites that they are supposed to be. The no-fuss nature of this procedure is certainly one reason I would look forward to getting my own teeth whitened - I mean, why go for veneers when you can just slap on some bleaching gel and get the same results?
Unfortunately, teeth whitening isn't for everybody, common as it may be. For one, it is best used on people who have healthy, unrestored teeth (teeth that have not undergone filling and teeth that are cavity-free) and yellowish in tones. Trying to whiten teeth that have been discolored by smoking, drinking teeth-staining beverages or due to medications are not encouraged because the bleach just doesn't work under these conditions.
Also, the fact that you can do it at home for free is another reason why people opt for this procedure rather than get veneers. With whitening toothpastes, gels, strips and trays that abound on supermarket and drugstore shelves, who needs to make a trip to the dentist's office when you can just brush your way to whiter teeth? Unfortunately, there are risks associated with using these at-home whitening products, so much so that the average consumer is advised to make sure that the product they purchase should only contain 0.1% hydrogen peroxide concentration. Dentists on the other hand, are advised to make sure they use products that only contain 6% hydrogen peroxide concentration on their patients.
To safely use these whitening kits, you should pay attention to the warnings written on the label and make sure you don't use it for more than 14 days or as instructed by your dentist. For one, make sure that you have no cavities or any amount of tooth decay going on because once the gel gets within close proximity of these, it can cause excruciating pain. The most common complaint of people who have used at-home whitening kits is tooth sensitivity so if this happens, you simply need to cut down on your usage or discontinue using it completely if your sensitivity worsens.
Remember as well that if you are pregnant, you must not use whiteners as you may be putting yourself at risk of stomach problems, mouth infections, gum-shrinking and nerve damage. Most of these over-the-counter products also have high acidity content and are too abrasive to the point that you may be unwittingly removing your teeth's enamel and may end up losing your teeth instead of whitening them.
This is why you need to make sure that you get your at-home whiteners from your dentist. They will prescribe the best product for you because for one, they will never recommend something that isn't up to professional standards and one that won't live up to its promise. Also, you can be assured that you will be using a product that will truly work because the trays that come with the bleaching products are customized according to the impressions the dentist made of your mouth. The fact that they manufacture the trays themselves is an added plus.
In addition, the dental staff will also show you how to properly use your at-home whitening kits so you are assured of the best results. There are things that you can ably do yourself but teeth whitening is not one of them so don't take unnecessary risks just so you can save money because if you do untold damage, it will cost you not just your money, but your life as well.
The fact that you don't have to get your teeth extracted or undergo any form of surgery is also one of the reasons why teeth whitening is so popular. You only have to get whitening bleach applied to your teeth and have a laser light activate it and in less than an hour, your teeth are the pearly whites that they are supposed to be. The no-fuss nature of this procedure is certainly one reason I would look forward to getting my own teeth whitened - I mean, why go for veneers when you can just slap on some bleaching gel and get the same results?
Unfortunately, teeth whitening isn't for everybody, common as it may be. For one, it is best used on people who have healthy, unrestored teeth (teeth that have not undergone filling and teeth that are cavity-free) and yellowish in tones. Trying to whiten teeth that have been discolored by smoking, drinking teeth-staining beverages or due to medications are not encouraged because the bleach just doesn't work under these conditions.
Also, the fact that you can do it at home for free is another reason why people opt for this procedure rather than get veneers. With whitening toothpastes, gels, strips and trays that abound on supermarket and drugstore shelves, who needs to make a trip to the dentist's office when you can just brush your way to whiter teeth? Unfortunately, there are risks associated with using these at-home whitening products, so much so that the average consumer is advised to make sure that the product they purchase should only contain 0.1% hydrogen peroxide concentration. Dentists on the other hand, are advised to make sure they use products that only contain 6% hydrogen peroxide concentration on their patients.
To safely use these whitening kits, you should pay attention to the warnings written on the label and make sure you don't use it for more than 14 days or as instructed by your dentist. For one, make sure that you have no cavities or any amount of tooth decay going on because once the gel gets within close proximity of these, it can cause excruciating pain. The most common complaint of people who have used at-home whitening kits is tooth sensitivity so if this happens, you simply need to cut down on your usage or discontinue using it completely if your sensitivity worsens.
Remember as well that if you are pregnant, you must not use whiteners as you may be putting yourself at risk of stomach problems, mouth infections, gum-shrinking and nerve damage. Most of these over-the-counter products also have high acidity content and are too abrasive to the point that you may be unwittingly removing your teeth's enamel and may end up losing your teeth instead of whitening them.
This is why you need to make sure that you get your at-home whiteners from your dentist. They will prescribe the best product for you because for one, they will never recommend something that isn't up to professional standards and one that won't live up to its promise. Also, you can be assured that you will be using a product that will truly work because the trays that come with the bleaching products are customized according to the impressions the dentist made of your mouth. The fact that they manufacture the trays themselves is an added plus.
In addition, the dental staff will also show you how to properly use your at-home whitening kits so you are assured of the best results. There are things that you can ably do yourself but teeth whitening is not one of them so don't take unnecessary risks just so you can save money because if you do untold damage, it will cost you not just your money, but your life as well.
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