subject: Teeth Whitening- Your Ticket To A Bright And Shining Smile [print this page] Are your teeth discolored or stained? Do you hesitate to smile sometimes because you don't want people to see your stained teeth? If so, you may want to talk to your dentist about undergoing a teeth whitening procedure. Over the years as dental technologies have advanced, teeth whitening has become a very successful way to improve the smiles of patients that are unhappy with the coloring of their teeth. With a variety of different procedures available to fit almost any budget, there is a teeth whitening option available to you if you decide to find it.
In-Office Whitening
The quickest and most effective whitening method available to you today is to have your dentist perform the procedure in a single appointment in his or her office. After you and your dentist have discussed your options and decided that an in-office method is the best for you, he or she will begin the process by evenly applying whitening gel onto your teeth. After this, he or she will then shine a special light or laser onto your teeth. This will serve to activate the hydrogen peroxide in the gel, which is the ingredient that will physically whiten your teeth. This process is then repeated several times to optimize the amount of whitening. After repeating, the procedure will be complete. In all, it should only take between one and two hours to complete, making this method a perfect choice for you if you are looking for a large amount of whitening on short notice.
Take Home Whitening
Another popular whitening method is for your dentist to give you a customized take home whitening kit. To do this, he or she will begin the process by taking a detailed impression of your teeth. From this impression, a set of customized whitening trays will be created. When you have the trays at home, you will apply whitening gel to them and then wear them on your teeth for about one hour. After repeating this every day for two weeks, the procedure will be completed and your teeth will have become significantly whiter. Although this process takes longer than an in-office procedure, it is generally a cheaper option.
Over The Counter
The final option for whitening is to use an over the counter product. Whitening gels, strips and toothpastes are readily available at almost any drug store. Although these products are easy to find, they do not offer the same results as a dentist-approved method. This is because they contain less hydrogen peroxide and are not customized to fit your teeth exactly. However, if you are only looking for some moderate whitening or you do not want to spend very much money, an over the counter product may be right for you.
To learn more about teeth whitening or to schedule an appointment, contact your dentist in Hazel Park today.
