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Teeth whitening is necessary because tiny cranks and fissures are formed in the teeth enamel layer after years of non stop chewing and meshing of our teeth. When tiny food particles seep into these fissures and reach the underlying dentin layer, the teeth surface will look yellowed and dull to the naked eye. Besides foods, the worst culprits to making dirtying white teeth are usually cigarette smoke and acidic and colored beverages such as fruit juices, red wine, coffee, soft drinks etc.

The good news is that there is no need to feel shy or let your discolored teeth affects your social life and self esteem. There are so many effective teeth whitening options available can help many of us get back their pearly bright white smiles. For example, you can choose to visit a dentist for several laser teeth cleaning or buy at home tooth whitening solutions such as abrasive based tooth pastes, bleaching strips and gels, mouthpieces etc.

So which teeth whitening product or procedure should you choose? In many options, a carbide peroxide based bleaching gel is involved. For example, the laser teeth treatments involve the dentist applying a teeth gel while DIY at home whitening strips from Crest are preloaded with peroxide gels. The difference is that over the counter tooth whitening products bought from stores and malls only contain limited concentration between 10% and 25% of carbide peroxide compared to those used by dentists which can contain up to 45% bleaching agent. This is because there are side effects and risks involved such as gum burns, teeth sensitivity, over bleaching when there is a lot of hydrogen peroxide left on our teeth, that is why the high strength teeth whitening are best left to the trained and qualified dentists.

When teeth gel is used, the number one problem is that of your saliva diluting it and washing it off the teeth surface. A teeth tray is essential here to cover up the teeth during the bleaching process and ensure the bleaching gel is constantly in touch with the teeth. Dentist whitening procedures usually involve making a mold of your teeth so that a prescription teeth tray is made for the above purpose. Most off the shelf OTC tooth bleaching kits only come with a generic mouth piece so they tend to fit poorly. The result is often gum irritation because you try too hard to squeeze into them or uneven teeth bleaching because the gel leak out from some parts of your teeth.

If you need to get a bright smile fast, in-office dentist whitening procedures are the best option because the prescription based teeth gel contains a higher carbide peroxide concentration. There are also specialized cool laser equipment that can be used to quicken the teeth bleaching process. Most in-office procedures can be completed within an hour, and most of the time, an average case require no more than 4 sessions to achieve the pearly white brighter smile. If you have sensitive teeth or existing gum problems, then all the more you should have your tooth whitening done by a dentist.

If you do not want to spend too much on getting a fabulous smile, you can try out at home DIY tooth beaching products that usually cost no more than $50. They tend to work more slowly so expect several weeks of usage before you can see visible improvements in your teeth color. Comparatively, an in-office procedure cost much more than that of DIY over the counter bleaching. Average costs range between $300 and $2,000 for professional dentist laser teeth whitening, while getting a set of customized teeth trays usually range around $200.

What people should think about having dentist teeth whitening done? It is safe to assume that most people have not been eating white foods and drinking water all of their life, therefore they most likely have stains on their teeth. Until most people see someone who has had a whitening process done at the dentist, they don’t realize their teeth may be stained and blah looking. If you think your smile is not its best, you may want to look into having whiter teeth.

When a person reaches adulthood most have already experienced one or more of the following teeth dulling problems:

Coffees, teas, sodas or other dark liquids

Cigarettes, pipes, cigars or other types of tobacco products

Medications or illness

The consequences of these actions are stained teeth and possible oral health problems.

Tarter appears as a result of these oral problems which in turn cause tooth discoloration problems. While brushing your teeth daily will help with their health, it will not change their color. Finding a dentist you are at ease with to help you remove these stains is your best option.

You may scoff at the idea of being at ease with a dentist. This is not a contradiction of terms though. Being able to relax with a care provider should be paramount in your choices in any field, medical or dental. The internet is a valuable tool in this process as is talking to people that you are close with who have been to professionals you are considering. Take a trip to the dentists’ office and check out how clean it is and what safety regulations they have.

When you have found a dental professional that you feel you can trust they will guide you through the different services for whitening that they offer. There experience in each area will be an important thing for you to inquire about. Finding out the average number of patients, perhaps weekly or monthly, that have whitening done will be a good determination if this is the right place for you.

How the procedures take place will be different. The actual whitener will vary as well. A modern choice is laser light with a specific compound that can be done is as little as one visit, with a possible home treatment that you will follow up with. Another popular method is bleaching; it will take a few more appointments though. Some people experience a little sensitivity but this is to be expected.

Basically the fact is that you do have choices when it comes to dentist teeth whitening processes. Only a dentist can deliver the professional results that you deserve. After all, you are the one that will reap the self confidence awarded by a brilliant white smile!