subject: Teeth Whitening Solution To Sport A Confident Smile [print this page] Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. -Mother Teresa. Perhaps thats why it is said that a smile wins every heart. But in our day to day life, we usually get pleased only by a sparkling smile with squeaky clean teeth, which undoubtedly creates a positive first impression. In the same way, a smile with yellow and stained teeth turns off the beholder, which is very embarrassing. Further, dirty teeth takes off the confidence of people, as they realize that the upholder is noticing their teeth. Moreover, clean teeth also mean healthy teeth. Thereby, we all crave for sparkling teeth and a confident smile. There are various ways recommended in dentistry, through which one can get whiter teeth.
The process of teeth cleaning against yellow stains imposed from smoking, coffee, tea or improper brushing is referred as Teeth Bleaching in the dentistry terminology. American Dental Association has broadly categorized teeth bleaching into the following categories:
In-office bleaching, which is done by a professional dentist
At-home bleaching that is done at home by the patient using home remedies
Over-the-counter that is done by patients using drugs and medicines
Non-dental bleaching that is offered at mall kiosks, spas, salons etc
For Commercial bleaching techniques, to be done by dentist or by the patient at home, there are various whitening products whitening products available in the market, the range includes or home use include gels, chewing gums, rinses, toothpastes, and others.
Whitening Toothpaste: Whitening toothpastes are rich in special abrasives or chemical that gently polishes the teeth by dissolve or breaking down surface stains.
Dentist Treatment: Getting the teeth bleached at a Dental firm is often more effective as well trained professional do the job. They use higher concentration of peroxide and leave it on for 15-20 minute intervals. Usually the complete process does not take more than an hour. However, considering the patients age and the stubbornness of the stains, sometimes home supplemental treatment or further visits are recommended.
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs: These drugs usually contain multiple strips of film that needs to be put over your teeth. These strips are mostly priced within $25-45, hence affordable but this process takes more than a week to show results. But these are easy to use; simply, the film or strip has to be put over your teeth and left like for 30 minutes and then remove it.
Wands and Pens: These are bit more expensive costing around $80. These are to be used directly on your teeth for once a day. These usually provide 7-10 shades more whitening teeth over 14 days. These wands and pen are very safe also as these often don't cause tooth sensitivity as it happens in case of other teeth whitening methods. Also, these wands are breath freshening and kills bacteria.
Baking Soda: It is most used cost effective whitening product used by patients at home. A paste made of baking soda and water along with toothpaste can be used to brush the teeth to see some real difference. However, it is not recommended to use daily, probably once in a week.
