The old adage goes, "If you see
someone without a smile give them one of yours." Wouldn't you want that
smile to be as bright as possible? Bright, white teeth are considered to be one
way to emphasize health and beauty in our culture.
The problem is teeth are easily
discolored by smoking, colas, coffees, foods and simply by aging. Luckily, in
recent years tooth whitening systems have gotten much more affordable and more
convenient.
Tooth whitening is not for everyone.
Teeth discolored yellow, brown or orange respond the best to cosmetic tooth
whitening. Grey stains due to tetracycline or heredity are harder to whiten.
Sensitive teeth, periodontal disease or worn enamel are situations where people
may not be a candidate for dentist teeth whitening in
Surrey.
Whitening systems have either car
amide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide as the active ingredient. Teeth lighten
when the peroxide comes in contact with the surface of the tooth. Systems vary
in how it is applied to your teeth and for how long. The best teeth bleaching
system is one that is custom-made for you by a professional dentist.
There are other things you can try
besides professional tooth whitening. Many over-the-counter products are
offered for bleaching teeth. These include:
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Whitening strips
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Whitening gels
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Tray-based tooth whiteners
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Many of these may be also obtained
from a dentist as well.
Whitening strips
Whitening strips are very thin,
almost invisible strips that are coated with a peroxide-based whitening gel.
Most strips are applied twice daily for 30 minutes for two weeks spa
in Langley. Initial results are seen in a few days and final results
are sustained for roughly four months. Most people prefer to wear whitening
strips in private, and you cannot eat or drink while wearing them.
Whitening gels
Whitening gels are peroxide-based,
clear gels that Spa in Surrey is applied with
a small brush directly to the surface of your teeth. The gel is typically applied
twice a day for two weeks and has the same results as whitening strips.
Tray-based tooth whiteners
Tray-based tooth whitening systems
are most effective when they are shaped to your individual mouth, most likely
by a dental professional. However, there are products that are offered
over-the-counter with trays as well skin care in Surrey.
These trays work by filling a mouth guard-like tray with a gel whitening
solution that contains a peroxide bleaching agent. The tray is then worn for a
fairly long length of time (generally from a couple hours a day to overnight)
every day for up to four weeks or longer. The length of time the tray is used
is based upon the desired level of whitening.
