Want a bright smile?
When it comes to dental whitening, you have two options: office dentistry, or home care. Both dental options use peroxide-based agents. Home systems contain from 3% to 20% peroxide (carbamide or hydrogen peroxides). Office systems contain from 15% to 43% peroxide.
Usually, the longer you maintain a strong solution in your teeth, the whiter your teeth will be. However, the higher the percentage of peroxide in the white solution, the shorter it should be applied to the teeth. Prolonged gel retention will drain the tooth fluid and increase the sensitivity of the teeth.
There are pros and cons to every choice, but before you try toothpaste at home, be sure to talk to your dentist. Not everyone will see positive results. Cleaning will not turn porcelain crowns white or blended colored bonds.
Office Dental Whitening
Dental whitening by your dentist can make teeth whiten faster. The bleaching solution is usually more effective than household items. Also, heat, light, or a combination of both can be used to speed up and intensify the whitening process.
The most impressive results - dentists usually receive three to eight shades - usually take several office visits for 30 to 60 minutes. Some dentists use techniques that can be performed simultaneously for 2 hours (eg Zoom system).
Home Toothpaste Options
There are many home dental options, the most common of which include:
- White toothbrushes and gloves. Applyed directly to the teeth with a brush or thinner, these peroxide-based toothpaste products usually need to be applied once or twice a day for 10 to 14 days. Results last four months or more.
- Tray-based dental cleaning programs. In this process of whitening teeth, a guard-like tray is filled with peroxide-based bleaching gel or paste and placed on the teeth for one to several hours a day for up to four weeks. You can buy a tray-based toothbrush systems or install a custom one for your dentist.
- White brushing bees. Because it is slightly abrasive, all toothpaste helps to remove stains from teeth. Brushing brushes, however, also contain chemicals or polish that helps to brush teeth without the help of a bleaching agent. White toothpaste is inexpensive and brightens teeth in about a single shade. Some white toothpaste contain peroxide, but it is not left on the teeth for long enough to turn white.
Tooth Decay: Keeping Teeth White
Whether you use a home whitening system, or your teeth whitened by a dentist, you can help maintain results by brushing, brushing, and brushing daily. Also, avoid acidic and tannin-rich foods and beverages such as:
- Black tea and coffee
- White and red wine
- Sports drinks
- Carbonated drinks (black soda and light colored)
- Berries and other solid foods
- Sauces (soy, tomato, curry)
White Teeth: Why You Should Talk to Your Dentist
Tooth extraction can make teeth temporarily sensitive - or uncomfortable for people who already have sensitive teeth. Used improperly, home kits can also lead to burns - even temporary burns - on the gums.
Tooth whitening works best for people with yellow teeth and is less effective for people with brown teeth. If your teeth are gray or purple, tooth extraction will probably not work at all.
To make sure your dental whitening is worth your time and money, talk to your dentist before using a counter-cleaning kit.
