subject: Professional Teeth Whitening Facts [print this page] All of us have heard of the saying, "Smile and the world smiles along with you." Apparently, an attractive smile is just as contagious as the flu. I repeat, an attractive smile. You might ask, how can we acquire that beautiful healthy smile? Definitely, it's not only genetics that determine how lovely our smiles will turn out. There are other factors that play a role as well, such as our lifestyle choices. How we take care of our teeth greatly affects their appearance.
Today, we have a lot of teeth whitening options available. Many would opt for the cheaper home-based methods, but what if you can't incorporate these routines into your busy day-to-day life? Does it mean that you're doomed to have unattractive discolored teeth forever? If this is your case, don't fret. A professional teeth whitening treatment may be your best option. Here, we give a brief overview about this procedure done by dentists.
Professional teeth whitening is strictly done by dentists in their clinics. This is because this procedure requires a lot of expertise and specialized equipment. A whitening gel containing peroxide is applied onto the teeth. This peroxide is the same ingredient contained in home teeth whitening kits, but in dentists' offices, they utilize a higher concentration of the product. After application of the whitening gel, a laser light is shone on it in order to activate it. The process doesn't last long but you may need additional sessions to achieve the maximum effect, especially if your teeth are badly stained or discolored.
Precautionary measures are taken to reduce the risk of damaging your other body parts. Bibs are worn to protect against the corrosive teeth whitening agents. Eye shields are put on so your eyes aren't exposed to the powerful lasers. If unprotected, you could get eye damage from the procedure.
After you've achieved that perfect white smile, you can't just go around and do everything you want. You have to be careful not to deliberately stain or discolor your teeth, or else all the money you've spent will be for nothing. Here are a few tips to maintain that healthy smile.
Avoid consuming foods or beverages that are known to stain teeth. Examples of these include coffee and tea. If you smoke, you should consider stopping, not just to have whiter teeth, but for a host of other health reasons as well. Brush your teeth after every meal. Don't just brush, brush correctly. Also, don't forget to floss. Flossing removes built-up plaque in those places that the toothbrush can't reach.
Getting whiter teeth is as easy as paying a check to your dentist, but keeping them that way is your responsibility.
