The Basics Of Teeth Whitening Gels
You may wake up one day noticing that your teeth have gradually turned yellow or into a duller color. Even those of us in our 20s already begin to notice staining or discoloration in our teeth. The good news is advanced technology has made teeth whitening gels affordable and available to everyone. First of All, What are Teeth Whitening Gels? Whitening gels are agents that bleach teeth so that they appear whiter. A whitening gel normally contains 10 to 35 percent hydrogen peroxide depending on levels of concentration. Bleaching agents may be carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. The gel contains [...]
Top 10 Considerations of Dental Tooth Whitening – Part II
Consideration #6 – In-office bleaching uses a stronger bleaching agent for faster and better results. However, the bleaching agent can cause you problems with your gums or extra sensitivity in your teeth. This can be worse when you have whitening done in a dentist’s office with the stronger bleaching agents. Consideration #7 – If you will be using a tray-based system, you want to choose one which allows you to mold the trays to your unique teeth design. This will help the system work a lot better. Consideration #8 – Your dentist will apply a gel or use a rubber [...]
Top 10 Considerations of Dental Tooth Whitening – Part I
Today there are many teeth whitening systems available to you, both at home and at your dentist’s office. You can use whitening toothpastes, over the counter gels, strips and trays and also have your dentist apply whitening agents to your teeth as well. Dental tooth whitening is generally ideal for people who have healthy teeth without any dental appliances and without any gum disease symptoms. While there are a lot of options for tooth whitening, you need to be aware that there are also risks associated with the procedure. If you are considering whitening your teeth, there are many things [...]
