A beautiful smile always grabs the attention of people and it is one of the techniques to finding new acquaintances and friends. A person's self-esteem may be affected if he has stained teeth. This is one of the common problems of people nowadays. More and more are looking for a solution so they search for the best teeth whitening products.
There are several teeth-whitening systems available in the market today. They include over-the-counter gels, whitening toothpastes, rinses, strips, whitening agents from a dentist, and trays. Tooth whitening is best for healthy, un-restored teeth and gums of people, they also respond to those teeth that have yellow tones. Following are examples and descriptions of the products so that you will be able to decide which one is more suited for you.
One of the whitening systems available are whitening toothpastes which help remove stains on the surface of the teeth since they contain mild abrasives. Some toothpaste though may contain chemical agents that provide further effectiveness for stain removal. Professional whitening and over-the-counter products helps lighten the color of the tooth by containing either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. Whitening toothpastes can help lighten your teeth's color by one shade while light-activated whitening performed in your dentist's clinic can lighten your teeth's color by three to eight shades.
Over-the-counter whitening gels are peroxide based products that should be applied to the surface of your teeth with the help of a small brush. It is usually applied twice a day for 14 days and initial results will show after a few days while the final results will last for around 4 months.
Whitening strips that are bought over-the-counter are very thin; it is almost invisible and is covered with peroxide-based gel. They are also applied twice a day for 30 minutes each time, in 14 days. Results are also visible within a few days and final results last for 4 months.
Whitening rinses are among one of the newest products in the market today. They also function similarly like mouth wash that provide fresh breath, reduce dental plaque and gum disease. The difference is that this product contains hydrogen peroxide that helps in whitening your teeth. According to its manufacturers, results are only seen after 12 weeks of continuous use. What you just need to do to use it is to swish them in your mouth for a minute just before you brush your teeth.
Tray-based teeth whitening products can also be bought over-the-counter or directly from your dentist. It involves using a mouth-guard like tray and filling it with a whitening solution gel which contains a peroxide bleaching agent. The tray needs to be worn for a couple of hours a day for four weeks or even longer.
The most expensive yet very effective whitening system is called the in-office whitening which involves application of the whitening product directly to the teeth. It may involve a special light, heat or laser to apply it with the results already seen just around 30 to 60 minutes after the treatment.
Whichever system you want to try, make sure you are comfortable with the procedure and it suits your budget.
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