Nobody wants to show off their yellow or grey teeth because these will certainly cause you to be self-conscious. These days there are several options available to whiten your teeth but each teeth whitening product can have its side effects. A few of the common side effects associated with tooth whitening products are sensitivity of the teeth, blistering of the teeth or gum irritation.
Unless regular and regular dental hygiene is maintained your teeth will develop yellow stains. Even if you brush your teeth twice a day and use a good toothpaste the build up of stains will still be there.
While tooth whitening products are very effective in removing stains they cannot improve the colour of teeth that have discoloured because the enamel layer of the teeth has become more porous. This has made teeth whitening products ineffective for some people.
The most effective way to whiten your teeth is to use a whitening kit. These consist of a mouth tray and hydrogen peroxide gel. These kits must be used regularly for a few weeks at a time to achieve the best results. While these kits are effective, the process of using them is very time consuming. A common side effect of the use of whitening kits is sensitive teeth.
Whitening toothpaste contains a lower percentage of hydrogen peroxide than the other toothpastes mentioned and so the process of tooth whitening is more gradual and less likely to cause side effects. If your teeth are already whitening because of lower hydrogen peroxide levels in the toothpaste, consider using another whitening toothpaste to hold the concentration of hydrogen peroxide at the same level.
There are many different styles of mouthwashes that are perfectly safe to use. Please talk to your dentist before you start using a mouthwash and he or she will be able to advise you on whether one of the mouthwashes is better than others for your specific situation.
There are many different techniques that can be used to whiten your teeth. We all like the idea of having a whiter smile. Unfortunately, the idea of using a dentist to whiten your teeth is a little scary for most people. If you are afraid of going to the dentist you should try some of the various teeth whitening products that are available at the market.
We all differ slightly in our approaches to tooth whitening. A while back I looked into a little known remedy of teeth whitening that actually works. It is much the same as using a sandpaper paste on your teeth. The abrasive action of the sandpaper is exactly what removes the stains from your teeth. For me it is very unpleasant and although it does not hurt does not seem to last very long. My only complaint was that it left my teeth feeling very sensitive after use.
The top layer of toothpaste is known as fluorine while the lower layer is known as hydrofluoric acid. Depending on your mouth, fluoride might be either missing or too high. How important is fluoride for your mouth? I would suggest that you think about whether you need a higher concentration of the substance for you to see the difference.
If you use standard toothpaste (no fluoride) for brushing, then along with the brushing you might be able to rinse and gargle with a fluoride mouthwash. I know that hydrogen peroxide is abrasive and can scar your teeth (I have learned this from my dentist). So for those who are very afraid of the dentist, a fluoride mouthwash could be the answer.
- Sugar-free gum might actually help the cause of re-mineralization of your teeth.
What does re-mineralization mean? Well, that’s returning your teeth to their natural color and it is very important for your dental health as a whole. Why is it important to naturally whiten your teeth? Because organic (amalgam) fillings are no longer placed in people’s mouths. Amalgam fillings are mercury (hexafluoride) material that has been used for over a hundred years in fillings. It is a mixed combination of 50% mercury and 50% other metals. So as to what you are trying to accomplish by whitening your teeth? By utilizing the ammonia in the mouthwash and swallowing it, fluoride is produced which helps strengthen the enamel.
Are there any benefits by whitening your teeth? Of course the increase in self esteem is a huge benefit and there is also the increased confidence in smiling which promotes a positive self image. However, if you utilize bleaching products (like white strips) and also use the white strips, there will be a discrepancy in the effectiveness of both the products. That is why it makes so much sense to choose a whitening system that combines the two.
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