Teeth Whitening

By Jason Myers

Every one of us are born with sparkling white teeth, but eventually the yellow matter that comprises the insides of our teeth, dentin, starts to show.Nearly all people do not wish for this lacklustre, dull appearance to their teeth, and so many of them resort to teeth whitening as a solution. When we chew, dentin is unaffected but there are severalmillions of micro-cracks that are formed in the worn down enamel. What whitening treatments do is clear these cracks of any stains and residue that have collected in them. The clear cracks are usually quickly remineralised by saliva, whereas others can be filled up to prevent any new residues collecting in them. There are three types of teeth whitening techniques offered to us nowadays. The first is in-office whitening, which can cost up to $650 per visit.

The benefit of this expensive treatment is that it can extensively whiten your teeth in a little amount of time. This method make use of a high concentration gel of peroxide that is applied to your teeth. If you have stubborn stains, you may have to have more than one session.

Take-home teeth whitening treatments might also be prescribed by dentists and can cost between $100 and $400. The strength of peroxide on these gels is lower, which indicates that they can safely be left on your teeth for longer periods of time, such as overnight, using a specially made bleaching tray.

Finally, the most inexpensive teeth whitening alternative is over-the-counter treatments, which can be anywhere between $40 and $100. These treatments have an even lower concentration of peroxide compared to the other two methods. You get a one-size-fits-all gel tray that you leave on your teeth while sleeping. Dentistry has developed into much more than just a way to keep teeth healthy; it is now practically a cosmetic industry.

There are many choices for whiter teeth you can take no matter what your budget and time frame. - 29879

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