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	Teeth Whitening Techniques

A great smile is one of the first things that a person notices, so it is not a surprise to know that people consider it a valuable asset to possess one. Brown or yellow stained teeth don’t go well to make that long lasting first impression and more often than not, those who have stained teeth are socially insecure about themselves or simply conscious about their looks. An effective means of achieving a great smile is by a procedure what is known as Teeth Whitening. It involves reversal of the process of discoloration, and bleaching the teeth thereby exposing the white enamel below.

Occurrence of discoloration is not sudden. It is a gradual process which takes time to develop. Factors which influence discoloration include consumption of caffeine-containing drinks (tea, coffee and cola) or tobacco products. Production of fluoride in excess as well as side effects of certain antibiotic medications also causes loss of whiteness of teeth. But the major factor in discoloration is age. To counter the process of teeth discoloration, i.e. teeth whitening, is considered to be one of the safest and most popular procedures in cosmetic dentistry. Studies are indicative of the fact that 96% of those who underwent this treatment showed visible gains.

The three ways of teeth whitening –

- professional bleaching,
- home bleaching or
- whitening toothpastes.

Professional bleaching is the fastest and surest way among the above mentioned procedures. Although there are at least two or more visits involved to the dentist, the effects are certainly much more long term. A bleaching agent is applied on to the teeth taking care not to involve the gums by the help of a commonly used mouth guard, which is either a gel or rubber shield. The dentist may use extra heat or light procedures once the bleaching agent has been applied to the teeth so as to fasten the process. On an average, a sitting may last from half an hour to one hour.

Home bleaching is another method for teeth whitening. Kits can be availed from certified pharmacists or dentists, which include a hydrogen peroxide based bleaching solution. The solution is placed on the mouth guard, which as a rule is included in the kit, and subsequently follow the instructions in the kit. The gel acts on the enamel of the teeth and the frequency and duration of treatment vary, effectively they work for variable periods of time, i.e. overnight treatments are short lived while treatments where you are required to use the kit twice daily, effects remain for a more longer time.

Whitening toothpastes have a different mechanism of action as they do not alter the teeth color permanently. Instead they have polishing agents, striving to remove deeper stains on the teeth, which regular toothpastes are incapable of.

With all these options available, one should always consult the dentist, as he is the best person to direct you and counsel you on the most effective treatment, which would be equally appropriate for your requirements.

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