Tooth Whitening System to get the smile you always wanted!
Maybe you need a pick me up,
or the fashion magazines have finally gotten to you, or you quit
smoking, or you're realizing that you drink too much coffee. Whatever
the reason, you've decided that you want white teeth.
Once you've made the decision to whiten your teeth, you have two basic
types of teeth whitening systems to choose between. The first type is an
at-home tooth whitening system. These systems, like Crest White Strips,
use a peroxide mix applied to your teeth over the course of a few days
or weeks. The peroxide is held to your teeth either by a tray, similar
to a football mouth guard, or by adhesive strips. The peroxide mix
usually ranges from 6% to 10% peroxide, depending on the brand.
Those
who don't like going to the dentist may prefer this system, since no
dentist visit is necessary. It is also cheaper than the alternative
tooth whitening system. However, it may take a few weeks to see results,
so the at-home systems are not the choice for those who want a whiter
smile for an upcoming event.
The other tooth whitening system involves a visit to your dentist for a
professional tooth whitening procedure. Unlike the at home whitening system
which keeps a weak peroxide solution in contact with your teeth for a
long period of time, a professional tooth whitening system will keep a
strong peroxide solution in contact with your teeth for a short period
of time. In general, an hour long dentist appointment will whiten your
teeth the same amount as they would whiten during two weeks of at-home
treatment.
Some dentists involve the use of a bleaching light, though
this procedure may damage teeth slightly. Professional tooth whitening
systems are convenient since they require only a few appointments
(sometimes just one) in order to produce visible results. However, they
are more expensive than at-home treatments.
Both at-home and professional teeth whitening systems put users at risk
of side effects. In fact, an estimated one half of all people using at
home whitening systems experience some side effects, usually in the form
of sensitive teeth or irritated gums. These come from overexposure to
the peroxide, and experienced patients are advised to use less peroxide
or switch to a brand with a lower concentration of peroxide in the paste
to avoid further irritation.
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