Want a Dazzling White Smile?

Posted on 15. Feb, 2010 by Admin in Top Whitening Tips

Have you ever wondered how many famous celebrities have white dazzling teeth? Where their secret is really no secret. At least, it isn’t any more. There are numerous methods on how to whiten your teeth both in the dentistry office and at home.

A peroxide whitening gel is applied on the teeth and activated by a laser light or a plasma arc light. Plasma arc light is safer than the laser light as it has no UV range are less sensitive and it is more suitable for the body. The duration taken to complete the process is approximately one hour. The results are awesome where you can get up to 8 shades whiter. There are possible sensitive feelings on the teeth for about 24 hours.

The method that is used in your home to gain a whitening affect starts with checking whether you have any cavities as they are sensitive to whitening agents. If you have any, make sure you fix it up first. Plaque need to be removed too. After cleaning, the dentist will provide you a custom fit mouth-tray where you need to fill in the peroxide based whitening gel and wear it overnight. The time frame taken will be 7-14 days.

The results shown will be 3-4 shades whiter. The side effect that may arise by doing this process at home is if you don’t apply the whitening gel properly on the mouth-tray, it may irritate the surrounding tissue.

Lastly, there are many other procedures to beautify your teeth like Porcelain Veneers, Implants, Bonding, Crowning and etc.

Choosing the right cosmetic dentist is vital to improve your smile as your teeth can change the look of your face. Always be sure that the cosmetic dentist are experienced and qualified. Ask before and after sample photos of patient who have done cosmetic dentistry to judge the dentist work and ensure that the dentist is affiliated with any recognized Dental Associations.

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