Teeth Whitening 101

By Author: Frank Muller
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There are a variety of different reasons why customer seek out teeth whitening procedures from discoloration caused by smoking to ageing factors. There is a valid reason as to why teeth whitening programs are increasing in popularity, it was recently reported in a survey that over 78% of treatment types analyzed reported effective reults. Organic material in teeth enamel is dissolved by a peroxide derivative and therefore the procedures success relies on there being adequate quantities of enamel present. By going to a specialist dentistry you can get a professional teeth whitening application done or alternatively you can get a kit from an online specialist store to apply yourself. The professionally applied service is the safer and more effective option of the 2. There is a high probability that the dentist will check out the condition of your gums, teeth and cavities prior to applying the treatment, the bad news is that this usually costs and is built into the overall price you have been quoted. As the procedure can not be self-applied in doesn't come into play with purchased kits.

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... a little more at the teeth whitening kits. What the kits consist of is a whitening agent (gel) that is spread into a provided mouthpiece which is then placed over your teeth for an amount of time specified by the manufacturers instructions. Prices range from 50 for the low end budget kits upto about 1000 for the good quality products. A cheap alternative to the products already cited is what is known as a whitening strip. This is a sticky strip that contains a bleaching agent that you simply stick to your teeth. This is generally applied for about 1/2 an hour however this can vary. The other methods that have been mentioned have a more intense mix of bleaching agent in them than the strips. About 14 days of usage will usually allow the user to see a difference.