There are many benefits of using teeth whitening gel and by using teeth whitening
methods you will be able to reduce or eliminate stains from your teeth. Some reasons that teeth may be stained or discolored could include eating dark fruits and vegetables, age related discoloration such as yellowing or graying of teeth. Over use of fluoride can cause trauma to your teeth which causes them to darken in color and also the use of specific antibiotics can cause teeth to discolor. Coffee, tea, tobacco and other dark colored drinks can also cause your teeth to take on a darker color than you would like.
You can choose to have your teeth whitened in your dentist office, which is a fairly standard and easy procedure or you can do the work yourself in the comfort of your own home. If you have a lot of build up on your teeth, you may want to first visit a dental office to complete a prophylactic cleaning which helps to remove plaque from your teeth that may have built up. Some dental offices take before pictures so that you can see the difference that using teeth whitening gel can make.
If you are having the procedure done from a dental office then the staff will generally place a liquid rubber resin onto your gums to protect them from getting the bleach on them. Once your gums are protected then they will place the teeth whitening gel which contains hydrogen peroxide onto your teeth and leave it on for fifteen to thirty minutes depending on how bad your teeth are. After the time has elapsed the gel is easily washed off and you will be able to see results immediately.
Many dental offices offer touch up sessions for a minimal fee or they sell the teeth whitening gel kits so that you can continue the process as needed from the comfort of your own home. With beautiful white teeth you will feel more confident and will want to smile a whole lot more. You will wonder why you waited so long to get the procedure done in the first place. Once you have had the procedure done you will want to recommend it to all of your friends and family because the process is so quick and easy and gives immediate results.
Be sure and stop by your local pharmacy or dental office today and ask them about how easy it is to whiten your teeth and either set up an appointment or purchase your own kit so that you can whiten your teeth when you have some spare time, or while you sleep.