Lesser Known Facts About Tooth Whitening
Brooke Hayles
These days it's hard to know what's natural and what's fake! And those
gleaming, white smiles that you see in magazines and through the media
are no different. Be assured, most people who are in front of cameras,
or in a job that requires face to face contact have had, or are
thinking of having, their teeth aesthetics improved by tooth whitening.
About 1.7 billion Americans have improved their smile by using denture
cosmetics or tooth whitening products. Unlike many other cosmetic
surgery procedures, the tooth whitening procedure is not only
inexpensive but it can be quickly achieved (depending on how discolored
the teeth are). And the end result not only improves your smile but it
can have the effect of making you look younger. You can see why this
cosmetic industry has been quickly gaining in popularity over the last
few years!
Why is it that our teeth change in appearance? Some people genetically
have a yellow-tinge to the teeth. Others have found their teeth
becoming more yellowish as they grow older. Often this is due to our
dietary intake. Those cups of coffee and tea, that glass of wine, and
those cigarettes are the major players in staining the teeth. Not many
people are willing to radically change their diet just to prevent the
discoloration of teeth. How much easier is it to just get the tooth
whitening procedure done!
Sometimes, teeth are unsuitable to have the bleaching procedure and the
dentist may advise dental crowns or porcelain veneers. This may be the
case for badly chipped, damaged, or stained teeth. Some dentists also
include the use of tooth whitener light activation as an addition to
the bleaching process of tooth whitening.
So, how do you go about whitening your teeth? Bleaching teeth depends
on two factors: the concentration of peroxide in the whitener, and the
amount of time this whitener is in contact with the teeth.
There are quite a few tooth whitening options available. You may decide
to have your dentist perform the bleaching procedure or you may go for
one of the at-home products. The tray-based whitening method, when a
plastic tray fits over the mouth for a few hours each day, has become
the most popular at-home kit. Manufacturers who have earned the
American Dental Association seal of approval are kits that you can be
assured are safe, quality products. Most over-the-counter products
haven't yet earned the ADA's approval. However, your dentist may use a
generic product that they have researched and found to be as
satisfactory.
Gleaming white teeth comes at a price. The two main down-sides, hot and
cold sensitivity and gum irritation, have affected a low percentage of
uses. It has been found that enamel erosion is so small, that drinking
soft drinks and fruit juices is comparable to the damage caused.
However, tooth whitening products that use a high concentration of
peroxide, an acidic whitener or an acidic pre-rinse can cause severe
damage to the teeth. It all comes down to knowing your product. 10%
peroxide whiteners have been found to be safe to use with little side
effects.
It is still unknown if tooth whiteners cause cancer but there are some
who believe so as the free-radicals can be affected during the process.
Of course, these tooth whitening treatments do not last forever. After
2 to 3 years you will probably have to re-do the treatment. Research
has shown, though, that most people felt their teeth never regressed to
the original discoloration.
So, the procedure of tooth whitening is a simple yet effective way to
improve your smile, feel more confident, and possibly the end result
may enhance your life opportunities!
Summary:
A gleaming smile may enhance your opportunities in life and give you
more confidence, but is there a price to pay for getting a tooth
whitening job done and if so, is it worth it?
Brooke Hayles
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