Tooth Whitening and Tooth Gap

Most stains are caused by age, tobacco, coffee, or tea. Other types of stains can be caused by antibiotics, such as tetracycline; or too much fluoride. Ask your oral health care professional about tooth-whitening options. They include a number of over-the-counter whitening systems, whitening toothpastes, and the latest high-tech option--laser tooth whitening. For maximum whitening, experts agree that peroxide is usually the way to go.

Supervised bleaching procedures that are done in-office and at-home have become among the most popular treatment options. In some cases, the procedure is performed entirely in the office, using a light or heat source to speed up the bleaching process. In other cases, an oral health care professional gets the procedure started during an office visit and then gives you what you need to complete it at home. Still another popular procedure is one that you complete entirely at home.

At-home procedures, sometimes called night guard vital bleaching, consist of placing a bleaching solution, usually a peroxide mixture, in a tray (night guard) that has been custom fitted for your mouth by an oral health care professional. The bleaching solutions may vary in potency and may be worn for an hour, or throughout the night. Your oral health care professional can advise you on the appropriate type of application and the length of time needed to whiten your teeth, based on the severity of tooth discoloration and your specific needs.

Tooth Gap

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Dangers of Tooth Whitening Chemicals and Treatments

Teeth whitening kits can cause a variety of problems. Problems can occur in accidentally swallowing the bleaching product, faster decay and damaging gums. The peroxide used in teeth whitening can cause damage to the nerves and the fleshy tissue in your gums. When the nerves are damaged, you will have an increased sensitivity to hot and cold sensations.

Laser teeth whitening is not much better; the peroxide is still applied to the teeth, only this time the laser causes it to penetrate more deeply into the tooth. Laser teeth whitening can cause even more damage than just applying a tooth-whitening product to the surface. These problems, if left untreated can lead to tooth decay and in rare cases sometimes loss of the tooth altogether. The mouth is a very sensitive area of the body.

The harsh chemicals involved in teeth whitening should be a last resort after you have tried over the counter treatments such as toothpastes. However, there are a few precautions you can follow to ensure that the whitening process goes smoothly. First, if you have any current problems with your teeth, wait until they are taken care of by a dental professional before whitening your teeth. Never start the process with open wounds in your mouth, such as stitches or ulcers. This can lead to worse problems than you started with, and the chemicals can eat away at the tissue and cause a great deal of pain.

An alternative to chemical teeth whitening is having veneers put on your teeth. Many patients have opted to go this route, despite its cost, and have been very pleased with the results they have achieved. In addition, many celebrities achieve their seemingly perfect smile through veneers rather than chemical teeth whitening. These will remain white and are not porous like your regular teeth. They come in a variety of materials and while they do tend to cost more than teeth whitening treatments, the upside is they last a great deal longer than the results you achieve from a chemical tooth whitening process.
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By David Chandler