Most people would agree that a shiny, white smile is attractive. Some people are lucky enough to be born with beautiful, pearly whites. For many others, they require the services of a dentist to get a bright smile. One of the simplest methods for creating a shiny smile is teeth whitening. This is a popular treatment that can be done in the office or from the comfort of your home.
Tooth enamel can become stained or discolored for a number of reasons. Age, chemicals and medications can all cause staining or discoloration. People who drink coffee, colas and smoke cigarettes will notice significant brown or yellow stains over time.
One of the simplest and inexpensive treatments for teeth whitening is bleaching strips. These can be found in almost every grocery, drug or retail store. This treatment is very popular as is evident by all the different products you can find. There are bleaching strips that are invisible or trays that have to be left in the mouth overnight. If the discoloration is minor, you could try one of the many bleaching toothpastes that are available. These do work but it takes quite a bit of time.
A quicker option would be tooth bleaching by a cosmetic dentist. This is a simple in office procedure. Sometimes, just one or more molars become stained and ruin your whole smile. The treatment used for teeth whitening can correct this. An abrasive bleaching agent is rubbed on the stained tooth removing the discoloration. A newer treatment involves the use of a gel and a laser and is very effective, but may be more expensive.
An instant option for teeth whitening is veneers. Your dentist will make impressions of the teeth to be fixed. These impressions will be used to create your dental veneers. These are porcelain strips that are glued right on the teeth. Applying veneers does not take as much work, or money, as having a full crown done. Another great benefit is that most veneers will last for a good ten to fifteen years.
Some simple home remedies can also be very effective. One simple trick is to rub an orange peel across your gums before going to bed at night. The acid in the orange will work to prevent the buildup of plaque and bacteria overnight. Plus you will wake up with nice breath in the morning.
The advantage of a white smile is more self-confidence. People who have a healthy smile are less self-conscious. The disadvantages to some of these procedures is they can cause soreness to the mouth and gums. None of these treatments are permanent.
There a many different types of teeth whitening treatments available. Some can be used to remove stains from just one tooth, or more. There are treatment options that can be done in the dentist office or from the comfort of your home. Talk to your dentist about the options available and he will be able to help you make the right choice for you.
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