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Find Out How Teeth Bleaching Can Transform Your Smile

By Sherry Gross


People who are bashful about smiling due to teeth that are less than pearly white, can say goodbye to this problem with just a visit to the dentist. Rather than throwing away money on less effective commercial products that claim to whiten teeth, these individuals can choose a professional teeth bleaching procedure which can be done either at the dentist's office or with a handy, take-home whitening kit.

The dentist will first examine the patient in order to determine if he or she is a suitable candidate for whitening. If the patient has teeth that are stained on a deeper level, restorations in the front, worn enamel, or very sensitive teeth, it may be best to take another approach.

In-office whitening is a procedure performed by the dentist or hygienist which takes about an hour. Some patients may decide to undergo a second application for even whiter teeth, but the results are typically quite satisfying. The gum tissues are protected using a shield or gel, and the whitening formula is then applied and a blue light is aimed at it to activate the ingredients. It is rinsed off after an hour to reveal the final results.

Patients who choose the take-home kit will first visit the dentist to have a mouth impression made, which is sent to a dental lab where a custom-made whitening tray set will be fashioned. On the next appointment the patient will be given the trays, along with the bleaching agent, and the dentist will explain how to use it correctly. Generally, the trays need to be worn for at least a half-hour daily, over a period of two weeks.

This approach to whitening offer many benefits to those who decide to go ahead with it. Overall, it restores a person's confidence in his or her appearance, improving their looks and making them even appear younger. It's versatility means that not only can it be easily customized, but it may also be applied in combination with other forms of cosmetic dentistry, and it produces quite dramatic and fast results.

The relatively short treatment time is very appealing to most patients. Those who choose to undergo the in-office approach will often experience teeth that are as many as eight shades whiter in only an hour. Although the at-home system does take longer, it does provide effective whitening and also gives patients the convenience of being able to go about their usual activities at the same time.

It is the choice of many patients also because it tends to cost less than other procedures such as crowns, porcelain veneers, and bridgework, and it is also less invasive. A safe procedure, there is still the slight risk that some people will experience irritation if they are sensitive to the whitening formula. These professional treatments carry less risk of side effects than their commercial counterparts do however.

Results vary amongst patients according to their initial enamel color, the degree and depth of staining, and the whitening method used. If the patient smokes, drinks beverages such as coffee, red wine, or tea, or takes some kinds of medications, this can undo the results and eventually a second treatment will be required.




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