Teeth Whitening

Brookeee!! asked:


I really want to whiten my teeth at home. What brands do you reccomend? What are the pros and cons?

Diane

Z u m i asked:


I’m going into seventh grade. At the end of the year for a dance, I wore a yellow dress, and personally, I think everyone I knew could have said that my teeth matched my dress. =[

I want to whiten my teeth A LOT before seventh grade. What is the best teeth whitening strip brand?

What is the best teeth whitening strip brand?
wth is cocoa butter. . . i use that in my body wash.. . .

Heidi

Leopard Z asked:


what is the best teeth whitening on the market right now ?

Vincent

Jim McDonald asked:


Have you noticed all the teeth whitening products that are available today? A casual stroll down the aisles of your favorite pharmacy or superstore reveals shells filled with products promising a whiter, sexier smile. Almost everyone would love to have whiter teeth. If you struggle with stains and discoloration, you may find it difficult to smile. A bright, Hollywood smile is considered by many to be more youthful and attractive. Because whiter teeth are in such high demand, there seems to be a new teeth whitening product released every day. But are they really effective? Can you achieve good results on your own at home, or do you need to go for professional teeth whitening?

At first glance, over-the-counter and professional teeth whiteners may seem very similar. They both come with a tray that fits over your teeth. The tray is filled with tooth whitening gel and placed on your teeth for a short period of time every day for a couple of weeks. With each treatment, stains are removed and your teeth get whiter. Teeth whitening gel usually contain some form of peroxide, which penetrates your tooth enamel and removes stains through the process of oxidation.

Even though they look very much the same, there are actually several differences between tooth whitening products you can buy locally and professional teeth whitening treatments performed by your dentist. First of all, the teeth whitening gel used in most over-the-counter kits has a much lower strength than professional tooth whitener. Since over-the-counter preparations are used without supervision, there was concern that the higher concentrations used in professional tooth whitener might not be safe. The higher concentration of peroxide means that professional teeth whitening treatments will achieve more dramatic results.

When you purchase an over-the-counter tooth whitening kit, the trays that are included usually come in a one-size-fits-all design. As you know, one-size-fits-all usually means that one-size-fits-none-perfectly. Since there won’t be an exact fit to your teeth, there may not be optimal contact between your teeth and teeth whitening gel. There’s also a chance that the tray may irritate your gums or other parts of your mouth where the fit isn’t perfect. When you get professional teeth whitening, your dentist will take an impression of your teeth and create a tray specifically for you. This custom fit ensures better contact between the gel and your teeth and reduces the chance of gum irritation.

A professional teeth whitening process will probably also include some kind of extra protective measures to protect your gums from the oxidizing action of the peroxide gel. With over-the-counter products, there is no extra protection for your gums provided.

When you go to your dentist for professional teeth whitening, the entire process is supervised. Your dentist will start by determining the reason behind your stains and discoloration and to make sure that you’re a good candidate for teeth whitening. Certain kinds of stains may not respond well, even to professional tooth whitener. It would be better to know this before you spend money for teeth whitening products. If you’re dentist believes that whitening will work well for you, he can match the specific type of technique that you need for your specific situation. He will provide spot checks throughout the process, and will follow-up when the whitening is done to help keep your teeth as white as possible. With over-the-counter teeth whitening products, you’re pretty much on your own. If they don’t work, there’s really not much you can do about it.

By the way, you should realize that some people should not try tooth whitening of any kind. Tooth whitening is not recommended for anyone under the age of 16. Children are especially susceptible to nerve irritation and tooth sensitivity caused by teeth whitening products. Women who are pregnant and mothers who are nursing should avoid teeth whitening treatments. Obviously if you have allergies to peroxide you should avoid using any kind of peroxide gel.

Regardless of whether you use over-the-counter kits or visit your dentist for professional teeth whitening, try not to have unrealistic expectations. Experts recommend that your teeth should actually only be slightly whiter than the whites of your eyes. So don’t let Hollywood dictate how you think you should look. Find a look and a smile that’s right for you.

Martin

babycake asked:


I’m 18 and would love to get my teeth whitened. Just wondering if you have to be a certain age and also does anyone know how long the results last?

Kyle

Anupam Agnihotri asked:


Not much time has passed when it was thought that glittering white smiles was monopoly of well-off people and there was a reason to think like this. In addition, the reason was that earlier, teeth’s whitening was quite expensive. However, with the passage of time the situation has took a new turn and now the cost of teeth-whitening has leveled down than before. This has given a new dimension to the popularity of teeth-whitening technique and it would also not be wrong to say that teeth-whitening technique is fastest growing technique in the arena of cosmetic dental procedures available. There are many teeth-whitening techniques available that you can choose from. There are some cheap teeth-whitening systems available that may also bring to you good result, but they often take long procedure and you get result later. However, with expensive teeth-whitening systems you can get good result comparatively faster.

The Cadillac of teeth whitening laser system is the most expensive teeth-whitening system but also known for giving results very fast. Laser teeth-whitening system’s main characteristic is its simple procedure of whitening your teeth. Under the procedure of laser teeth whitening system the dentist applies a bleaching gel to your teeth after protecting your gums with the help of rubber dams from the bad effect of the gel. After that, the dentist holds a laser light right in front of your face and then the cleaning process of that gel gets stimulated. That gel is kept on your teeth for about twenty to twenty five minutes and this is normally applied twice of thrice. Only after one hour with your dentist, you possess white dazzling teeth. There is another kind of teeth-whitening technique, which is tray based known for its economical cost.

You can buy this in stores. Another way of getting white shining teeth is through the help of whitening strips that was first introduced in the year 2001. These whitening strips do contain precise dose of carbamide peroxide that enhance the process of teeth whitening. However, a teeth-whitening strip can whiten only those teeth that come in direct contact with this teeth-whitening strip. Teeth-whitening strips generally cover the six center teeth, eyetooth. No doubt, they are very cheap; however, you may not get the best results with it. Some people think, by applying teeth-whitening strips they can get their whole teeth white but that is not true. Another method that is generally applied for teeth whitening is use of teeth-whitening toothpaste but this is a very long process and takes a good time of yours to show you the desired results. For getting white teeth through applying teeth-whitening toothpaste you have to brush your teeth again and again that may even harm your tooth enamel that can not be replaced.
That is why it is advised by the dentist to use only that way of teeth-whitening that gives you the best results by causing no or negligible harm to your teeth.

Daniel

Matt Wittchow asked:


Is there someone’s attention that you want to catch? The simplest way to do so is to just smile. However, that would be clearly impossible if your teeth are basically covered with stains and plaques. Worse, this “dirt” can definitely bring down your self-confidence to an all-time low. What you need therefore is teeth whitening.What is teeth whitening?Teeth whitening is sometimes called teeth bleaching. It refers to the process of removing the stains off your teeth to reveal their whiteness or to bring back their shine or luster. Normally, the tooth whitening procedure entails the use of whiteners or chemicals that are for oxidation, such as carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide. These two known teeth whiteners can get into the deeper layers of your teeth, carefully eliminating the hard-to-remove stains on your teeth. Depending on the severity of the discoloration, the teeth whitening or teeth bleaching process can last for months. Why do you need teeth whiteners?In truth, it’s more than vanity or trying to make yourself look good. Stains can actually damage the enamel of your teeth, which then serves as a protective cover of the inner layer called the dentin. You need teeth whitening products since your precious pearly whites can be discolored because of the food that you eat or the beverage that you drink such as coffee and tea. Smoking can also be one of the leading causes. When do you seek teeth whitening procedures?First you need to go to the dentist first. He/she can better evaluate if you really need to undergo any teeth whitening treatments. However, if you feel like it’s becoming more uncomfortable, you can already begin the tooth whitening treatments. There are already several teeth whiteners that you can purchase over the counter such as the 35% Carbamide Peroxide Gel System and the 36% Carbamide Peroxide Bluelight Gel System. These are two equally popular teeth whitening gels that can guarantee immediate results and without the occurrence of teeth sensitivity. You may also use the teeth whitening products when the stains seem to be more unmanageable that they can no longer be removed by mere use of toothpastes. When they get into the deeper portions of the enamel, it becomes a lot harder for you to apply the different teeth whitening treatments. What are the different kinds of teeth whitening treatments that you can avail?There are countless teeth whitening methods that you can choose from these days that your decision will basically depend on what you want to achieve from the teeth whitening treatment, as well as how much you’re willing to pay for it. One of the most common types of teeth whitening procedure is the chair-side teeth bleaching. This means that you will drop by personally at your dentist’s office, then sit for around 30 minutes to an hour, while your dentist will try to apply teeth whiteners into your discolored set of teeth. Not only is the process quite lengthy, but this can also be pricey. You could be spending hundreds of dollars for every visit. The good thing, though, is that you will definitely benefit from close supervision of a professional during your teeth bleaching. Another method is to use over-the-counter teeth whitening gels. They are very easy to use, and a lot of them are extremely safe to apply. There are instructions that you can follow to ensure that you’re doing the entire teeth whitening treatment right. Some of them can already give you immediate results, which is something that you cannot really attain with chair-side teeth bleaching. There are also other special options for teeth whiteners, such as the use of veneers and specially formulated toothpastes.

Alvin

argosaries asked:


I would like to whiten them in the next two months, but I’m afraid they won’t due to my current conditions. I have cracked wisdom teeth and a few un-filled cavaties. Possibly more. Can’t afford to do all the major work (no insurance) but getting married soon. Will these conditions prevent them from doing the job?

Alfred

spade01000 asked:


I just got my teeth whitened two hours ago via BriteWhite. I am pleased with the results and want to do everything possible to further the whitening and prevent the stains from returning.

My questions is what foods, drinks, and drugs/vitamins (if any) to avoid for the first day or two, and then what food, drinks, or drugs/vitamins (if any) to avoid permanently.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Brittany

Jane L asked:


I used crest whitestrips and had fabulous results, my teeth looked great! Then after nine months they start to fade. Now I’m ready to either get crest white strips again, or if there is another product that whitens teeth better I would love to know

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thanks

Christine