Teeth Bleaching Facts
Albreht Moy
Unlike whitening toothpastes, which only remove surface stains
to reveal the underlying whiteness of teeth, bleaching agents
actually make teeth whiter.
The most common teeth bleaching agents are hydrogen peroxide
and carbamide peroxide.
The effectiveness of teeth bleaching depends on the color of
your teeth. Bleaching works best for yellow stains, while gray
teeth, which can result from certain antibiotics, are much
harder to whiten. People who have stains from smoking, red wine
or coffee can get very good results with teeth whitening.
There are two different ways to get whiter teeth: dental
(in-office) whitening, and using a home bleaching kit available
through a dentist.
A dentist applies a whitening gel, containing a high
concentration of hydrogen peroxide, to your teeth, which is
then activated by a special blue high intensity light or
laser, causing the gel to release the oxygen molecules. The laser
merely activates the bleaching gel, it doesn't actually penetrate
the teeth.
The results depend on the shade of your teeth before bleaching.
While in-office teeth bleaching is the safest route to go, home
teeth bleaching can be also be safe, and effective, if done
properly and under the supervision of a dentist.
Tray teeth whitening technique involves the use of a plastic
tray that is filled with bleaching gel and then fitted over
your teeth. By keeping the bleaching gel in contact with your
teeth, for the prescribed period of time, your teeth will get
whiter. Persons who are using the teeth bleaching products
should always ask a dentist for advice.
Increased tooth sensitivity and gum irritation and are the most
common side effects of teeth bleaching. Some people even
experience extreme pain. Your dentist will advise you on the
appropriate steps to take if your teeth become sensitive during
the bleaching process.
Although the results of teeth whitening can vary from person to
person, most people are very satisfied with their results. But if
teeth bleaching isn't working for you or if have teeth that are
shaped badly or crooked, veneers may be the option.
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