Teeth whitening has become more popular in recent years as dental researchers have created more effective ways to whiten teeth without producing many side effects. You should talk to your dentist before undergoing any teeth whitening regimen, though, to make sure that it is safe for you.
Why Get Teeth Whitening?
Many women use teeth whitening products because they think that brilliant, white teeth simply look better than those that have been dulled by time and foods. Other women associate white teeth with dental health. Teeth whitening, therefore, makes them feel that their teeth are as healthy as possible.
Why Do Teeth Become Discolored?
Adult teeth naturally lose their brilliance over time. This process, however, is often worsened by tobacco, coffee, other foods, and bacteria. Teeth can even become stained from the inside out by some antibiotic medications.
How Do Home Teeth Whitening Products Work?
Home teeth whitening products often use gels with high concentrations of peroxide or other oxidizing agents that “bleach” the surface of teeth. Some products claim to produce results in as little as an hour, but some research has shown that effects from quick processes do not last long. For some women, these products begin to wear off within a week. Home teeth whitening products that require more exposure, however, can offer longer-lasting effects.
Other popular home teeth whitening products use low-concentration formulas that are applied to the teeth with a plastic guard. In general, these products are usually not as effective as those with higher concentrations.
What about Teeth Whitening Procedures from the Dentist?
Many of the most popular teeth whitening procedures that dentists offer use light-accelerated bleaching to produce fast results. Also known as laser bleaching, this technique excites the molecules in a bleaching agent to make them more effective in less time.
Do Teeth Whitening Products Work?
Most teeth whitening products made by reputable companies will provide some results. Not all types of tooth stains, however, are affected by these products. For instance, tooth whitening gels cannot improve the color of internal stains caused by antibiotic medications. (Internal bleaching requires a dentist because it involves drilling into the tooth to introduce a bleaching agent that will whiten from the inside out.)
Teeth whitening products work best for women with yellowing teeth. They are less effective for those who have grayish teeth or white spots on their teeth. Some women find that teeth whitening products can actually make white spots stand out even more, which they find unattractive. Teeth whitening products are also less effective for those who have infected or diseased gums.
What Are the Potential Side Effects of Teeth Whitening?
Some potential side effects of teeth whitening include sensitive teeth, toot enamel reduction, and chemical burns.
Some women also find that teeth whitening products make their teeth too white. If you saw the episode of Friends where Ross’s teeth began to glow eerily in the dark, then you have an idea of what the absolute worst case of overbleaching can cause
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