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Which Types of Teeth Whitening Procedures Are Most Effective?
Teeth whitening
can have an incredible impact on your appearance. On a
subconscious level, we tend to view those with white teeth as
healthy, prosperous, and young. Over the past several
years, teeth whitening procedures have become in higher demand
than ever before. As a result, there are numerous teeth
whitening solutions available including over-the-counter
whitening strips, gel tray whitening, and laser whitening – but
not all are created equally. If you’re planning on
spending money on teeth whitening, it’s a good idea to do your
research before investing money into a product that may not
yield the results you’re hoping for.
Over the Counter Tooth Whitening Strips
Over the counter
tooth whitening strips can be found at just about any grocery
store or retail department chain store. While strips are
the least expensive of all the solutions, they are more of a
one-size fits all solution and the least effective. Strips
may be the ideal solution for those who just need a little boost
of color, but not as effective for those who need to bring the
brightness of their teeth up by several shades.
Tooth Whitening Gel Trays
Tooth whitening
trays are an extremely popular choice. They offer the
convenience of an at-home solution with the professional
guidance of a dentist. More importantly, the gel agent
that a dentist can provide is several times stronger than an
over the counter solution. And unlike over the counter
solutions, your dentist fits you with custom upper and lower
teeth trays that are designed around a mold of your mouth.
This means that the specialized tooth whitening gel uniformly
penetrates every groove and crevice of your unique bite, rather
than generally covering your teeth like an over-the-counter
product which can leave spots from the ill-fitting strip.
These tooth
whitening gel trays are worn in the comfort of your home for 1-2
hours. Because they are a perfect fit to your own teeth,
the trays are comfortable and unobtrusive. They can be
worn while watching TV, spending time on the computer, or lying
in bed reading a book. This process continues for 1 to 3
weeks until your teeth are the desired shade. However, if
you have leftover gel, you can pop the trays in any time you
feel that you need a whitening boost – which is a big plus for
those who continually come in contact with discoloring agents,
such as beverages, foods, aging and more.
Laser Whitening
Laser teeth
whitening is the fastest of all of the solutions – taking just
about 90 minutes in the dental chair. The procedure is
simple. It begins with a short preparation to cover your
lips and gums, leaving only your teeth exposed. The
clinician then applies the whitening gel, which was designed to
be used with a specially designed light. The light and gel
work together to penetrate your teeth, breaking up stains and
discoloration.
Regardless of
which solution you choose, it’s important to work with a dentist
if you want the absolute best results. As you might
imagine, teeth whitening works best when teeth and gums have no
plaque or periodontal disease, which make it problematic for the
teeth whitening agents to work effectively.
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