They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, but a bright white smile will radiate your day. At one time, whitening teeth was done only by people with means. Today there are many different procedures and products that can be used to whiten your smile.
There are toothpastes that have enhanced whitening ability. These toothpastes are packaged and sold just like any other toothpastes. They have special unnamed ingredients that help you gently polish and brush away stains. They do work better than normal fluoride toothpastes, but they do not contain bleaches.
The next step up the treatment ladder are the at-home bleach solutions or the tray-based whiteners. These products usually contain hydrogen peroxide based materials that actually work to bleach the teeth. They are gel based and are normally administered by placing the gel in a mouthguard and worn nightly for a period of time. Care should be used and directions followed at all times. In that regard, any at home products that are used without your dentist’s approval should have the ADA (American Dental Association) seal of approval.
A safer version of the at-home bleach solution or tray-based whitener is one recommended by your dentist. Your dentist will recommend a bleaching agent and its strength based on the discoloration of your teeth and the health of your gums. Usually the dentist recommended product contains various strengths of carbamide peroxide as compared to hydrogen peroxide that is used for the do it your self kits mentioned above. This whitener is also gel based and is implemented with a custom made mouth guard worn a few hours a day for several weeks.
There are also a couple of physical processes that are used to whiten your smile. They are called bonding and porcelain veneers. Bonding is when a composite resin is molded to you teeth to change the color and reshape them. This can usually be done in an office visit. Unfortunately, this material can stain and even chip over time.
Porcelain veneers are shell like materials that are also molded and shaped on stained teeth. They have a more polished, whiter look and can be quite a bit more expensive … approximately a thousand dollars per tooth.
Whatever the choice, a brighter, whiter smile can be in your future. Investigate your options with your dentist and choose the right one for you. Be prepared to smile … and enjoy doing it!
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