Teeth Whitening Methods That Might Make You Smile

By Max Lincon


These days, most people have probably heard of teeth whitening. It's something that seems to have become rather popular all around the globe. Everyone from TV presenters to music stars seem to have an extremely bright smile. Almost anyone can have a white smile, and who knows, maybe it's all you need to improve your self-image.

The way these products typically work is by applying bleach to the enamel by using peroxide. The products differ in strength, so each one will have a different level of effectiveness depending on the level of peroxide. Usually, the levels of peroxide are between 10 per cent and 22 per cent. If you are able to have the procedure done to you teeth then there are several options.

One such method that is used is entitled the in-office technique. It is, quite simply, the process of going to your dentist and having it done there. This has the advantage of being convenient and can, in effect be done during a break or even after work. The thing is this convenience does come at a cost, a much higher cost than other methods.

Many people these days use the gels and trays method of making their smile brighter. It's often cheaper than going to the dentist for an appointment and can be done in the convenience of your own home. It could very well take a little while longer than the in-office option. The clear trays that come with the gel are designed to be worn a few hours a days, and in some cases through the night. Some take only a few hours to see results and for others, depending on the gel's strength, can see results in a few weeks. Dentists do ell trays and gels, but these tend to be pricier than ones sold online.

One method that some use and have had success with are strips. They seem to be getting more popular and can be bought rather cheaply over the counter. It normally depends on the level of peroxide in the strip, but these can take longer to produce the desired results than the gels and trays technique.

People have been known to use toothpastes, ones which have abrasives that remove surface stains. Many of these toothpastes have special chemicals or polishing agents that actually are designed to help fight stains more effectively than the regular toothpaste you get in the grocery store. These do not work the same way as a gel or strip because they aren't designed to bleach the teeth.

It would be remiss not to mention the many other items out there that purport to make a smile brighter and whiter. Things like chewing gum, dental floss, regular toothpaste and mouthwash may make the breath taste a little better but they are not products used to whiten. Usually, these would be used in cooperation with the whitener.

When choosing teeth whitening products it may be hard to pick from the vast array of products out there. However, by knowing your budget you should be able to choose a method that's right for you, whether it's zoom whitening or not.




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