Want Whiter Teeth? Here Is How.
Aging is a hot topic right now, or rather how to fight aging. There are numerous anti-wrinkle creams out there, and new surgical procedures are being developed every day it seems. Still, your skin can be as smooth as a baby’s posterior and your teeth will still give you away. There’s no need to despair though. You can choose from a number of teeth whitening procedures that you can do at home or in a dentist’s office.
Let’s start with at-home teeth whitening. Such procedures tend to be cheaper than visiting a dentist so they are widely popular. These teeth whitening products include brush-on gels and strips. You’re surely familiar with at least one such product since the number of ads for teeth whitening is probably surpassed only by those for weight loss products. While you will save some money, at-home teeth whitening products typically have a lower concentration of peroxide, which is the ingredient that actually whitens teeth. Therefore, they are not quite as effective as professional products and procedures. In addition, they may contain unwanted substances, such as alcohol or acids, which can lead to some very bad side effects.
Consequently, it may be better to just visit your dentist. Dental teeth whitening is a slower, more expensive process though. Generally, the dentist makes a mold of your teeth and gums, which is then filled with peroxide and put into place for roughly two hours. Very strong solutions of peroxide can’t be used since they will damage your mouth so you’ll need to undergo this process a few more times before you really see a huge difference. Another teeth whitening technique your dentist may use is to apply a peroxide gel, which is then activated by special lighting. This teeth whitening technique, known as Laser Bleaching, is very effective but also very costly.
One important thing to note, regarding teeth whitening, is that the techniques will only work on your own teeth. You won’t be able to whiten dentures, veneers or crowns, but you own teeth can return to the same color they were before you became addicted to coffee and cigarettes. If you haven’t yet, you’ll need to cut these things out once you’ve undergone teeth whitening, to ensure that they don’t get re-stained. You’ll probably have to suffer through sensitive teeth and sore gums for a few days, but your shiny new smile is worth it. Teeth whitening can last anywhere from six months to a few years, depending on how well you care for your teeth, so be good to them.
January 27th, 2009 at 8:18 am
how to get whiter teeth without crest white strips?
i brush my teeth three times a dayy and floss.. but there not as white as i wishh they were.. does anyone have any type of tips or examples of specific toothpastes
January 27th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
I use Ivory Bar Soap! Really- and it works not only for me but everyone that I have recommend it to!
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January 27th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
None of the whitening toothpastes out there will really whiten your teeth. It can help keep them white after whitening. If money is an issue and you are looking for home remedies i have always heard that baking soda works but if you want noticeably whiter teeth you will have to get professional whitening kit from your dentist or use the white strips for some minor whitening.
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January 27th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
An old home remedy is bacon soda and peroxide or just swish peroxide in your mouth for a minute. DO NOT SWALLOW!
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January 27th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
i got my braces off and i hated how nonwhite my teeth were so i got the whitening striping with tartar control and used about 10 of them every other night and my teeth are still white. i use one every like 3 weeks or if i want them even whiter more. using them didn't make my teeth weak or sensitive either.
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January 27th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
You don't like the white strips? If your teeth are sensitive use a tooth paste like sensodyne whitening after your done with the white strips. I use them and LOVE them. However, don't use peroxide. It can bring on a condition called Black hairy tongue. Search it.. pretty gross. Hope this helps!
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January 27th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
There really a lot of great options for teeth whitening these days. It looks like some are recommending the methods that are parents used - baking soda and peroxide. This is a good option but there are several other home teeth whitening kits that offer great results for a fraction of the cost of visits to the dentist office. The active ingredient you are looking for is carbamide peroxide. The faster you want the results the higher the percentage of carbamide peroxide you need in the gel. Generally the range is between 10-36%.
Some products even have a light that activates the whitening gel for added strength and then has a last step of re-mineralization to protect and enhance the enamel.
Many of these products even have free trials if you just pay shipping so you can see what works and what doesn't without spending much money.
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http://bestteethwhiteningsite.com/