Teeth Whitening
Lack of dental hygiene (Brushing,flossing etc) and our diets,we can’t keep our teeth completely white and stain free. We eat lots of processed foods, starches, tea and coffee etc, all of which tend to leave stains on the teeth. Over time, these stains will deposit on the teeth, so even the hardest brushing with the strongest toothpaste won’t do the trick. This is where teeth whitening products and treatments come into picture. There are various ways to help you to remove the built up stains.
Teeth whitening strips or gel
Teeth whitening strips or gel , which you place on your teeth in order to cleanse or abrade away the built up layers of plaque and tartar. Over time, plaque actually becomes attached to teeth, making them harder and harder to clean.
Teeth bleaching or teeth whitening
Teeth bleaching or teeth whitening due to hard teeth scale and stains sometimes takes more than an ordinary teeth whitening process to cleanse your teeth, it takes strong chemicals in the form of bleach. Hydrogen Peroxide is widely used in teeth bleaching products or Carbmide Peroxide. It creates a chemical reaction with the plaque and tartar, thus loosening the bond it’s created between itself and your teeth. However, if over used it can begin to eat away at your tooth enamel. Tooth enamel is the substance that coats your teeth and attempts to keep plaque and bacteria from making their way inside the tooth itself.
In-office whitening
In-office whitening is provides significant color change in a short period of time is the major benefit of in-office whitening. This protocol involves the carefully controlled use of a relatively high-concentration peroxide gel, applied to the teeth by the dentist or trained technician after the gums have been protected with a paint-on rubber dam. Generally, the peroxide remains on the teeth for several 15 to 20 minute intervals that add up to an hour (at most). Those with particularly stubborn staining may be advised to return for one or more additional bleaching sessions, or may be asked to continue with a home-use whitening system or kit.
Professionally Dispensed Take-Home Whitening Kits
Many dentists suggest that professionally dispensed take-home whitening kits can produce the best results over the long haul. Take-home kits incorporate an easy-to-use lower-concentration peroxide gel that remains on the teeth for an hour or longer (sometimes overnight). The lower the peroxide percentage, the longer it may safely remain on the teeth. The gel is applied to the teeth using custom-made bleaching trays that resemble mouth guards.
Over-the-Counter Whitening
The cheapest and most convenient of the teeth whitening options, over-the-counter bleaching involves the use of a whitening kit in the form of bleaching gel with a concentration lower than that of the professionally dispensed take-home whiteners. The gel is applied to the teeth through a one-size-fits-all trays, whitening strips or paint-on applicators. In many cases this may only whiten a few of the front teeth unlike custom trays that can whiten the entire smile.
Teeth Whitening Toothpastes
Teeth whitening toothpastes contain mild abrasives to remove surface stains. Some whitening toothpastes may have additional polishing agents and special chemicals that are more effective against stains than regular toothpastes, but teeth whitening toothpastes are not designed to actually “bleach” your teeth.
Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are custom-designed shells of tooth-like ceramic material that, when applied over the surface of a tooth, can cover worn tooth enamel, uneven tooth alignment, create a white teeth “look” or spacing and chips or cracks.
Dental veneers fall into the category of cosmetic dentistry because they create a bright, white smile, white teeth with beautifully aligned, shapely teeth. Even better, the translucent ceramic quality of today’s veneers provides a more natural look than what’s been available in the past.