subject: Getting The Ideal White Smile [print this page] In our dreams, everyone has perfectly white teeth, because teeth whitening is what we really want for ourselves and our loved ones. Celebrities, who can spend thousands on creating the perfect white smile don't have to worry about the problems of not having a perfect smile, but the rest of the world worries about the effects of coffee and wine, of bacterial staining and even the spices in our food. All of these can detract from the perfect whiteness of your smile and this means that you can feel uncomfortable and awkward in social settings.
Why Teeth Whitening Is Essential
It is difficult to smile naturally without showing off your teeth, and if you are anxious about the purity of your white smile, then you have probably considered whitening for your teeth. There are many products on the market which offer a teeth whitening service, from gels that have to be put in the mouth overnight to stains and even pens which can be used to 'bleach' the teeth into whiteness. Although they all sound great, the sad truth is that none of these cheap and cheerful supermarket products work as well as people want, and the effects they do give will often not last very long.
Your Options for Teeth Whitening
The alternative is to choose a professional teeth whitening service from a dentist. The most common method of whitening the teeth used by dental practices is to use a whitening paint which is applied to the teeth, and then a hot light is shone onto the mouth, causing the whitening substance to take effect. This is not always perfect, and in fact there are serious risks which having your teeth whitened in this way, because exposure to white light in this manner can burn your face, gums and lips. With each session of burning, just like getting burned on holiday every year, your chances of developing skin cancer increases. You might also develop mouth cancers, ulcers, and painful blisters caused by the reaction of your skin to the teeth whitening light.
A New Direction in Teeth Whitening
A better alternative is now available. This uses the same method of coating the teeth with paint, and then using light to cause a reaction. However, with the new method, lasers are used to cut out the exposure to UV light, making it a much safer way of getting a white smile. If you are looking for the perfect tooth whitening process, then opting for laser whitening is the best way of getting whiter teeth without risking your health. It is now being used by more and more dentists across New Zealand.
