IMAGINE A WHITER & BRIGHTER TEETH
Most methods of teeth whitening use peroxide, which is a very efficient way of whitening teeth, but not all discolorations of teeth can be corrected by bleaching treatments. If you are thinking about whitening your teeth, you should seek the advice of a trusted dentist first to find out what the best treatment for you will be, especially if you have very dark staining of the teeth or you have crowns and fillings. It’s also important to consider your complexion before you undergo a whitening treatment, because a darker complexion will make teeth look whiter.
Although teeth are not naturally bright white, many people would like to have a brighter smile. In response to this demand, a number of different types of whitening products are now available on the market. Teeth are usually a range of light yellow tones, their brightness can dim with age and they can be stained with things like smoking and drinking dark coloured beverages, such as coffee and red wine.
There are a variety of different methods used to brighten teeth. Two of the most common treatments are bleaching and surface area whitening.
Surface Area Whiteners
Surface area whitening treatments use special abrasives that are used to remove stains from the teeth. They are usually found in the form of toothpastes and gum. This type of product is available in stores and they are unlikely to cause any lasting damage to your teeth. Surface area whiteners will only be effective, however, on light tooth discoloration and they are not a replacement for expert dental cleaning treatments.
Bleaches
Peroxide-based non-vital bleaching treatments can be used for whitening, both living and non-living teeth, and it works very well on stains caused by smoking, food and drink, and on teeth that have become dull though old age. If discoloration has occurred as a result of a root canal, bleaching treatments may be able to help with this as well.
There are a number of different bleaching techniques that can be used. Your dentist will advise you on the best one for you based on the severity of the staining of your teeth and your own requirements. Your dentist may recommend a particular home teeth whitening treatment, which will be safe to use and effective. During the course of a whitening treatment, you may find that your teeth become more sensitive and you may experience mild irritation in the gums but these symptoms are only temporary.
While people do feel more confident when they have bright, white teeth and there are no serious short term side effects associated with the treatment, the overuse or incorrect application of whitening products may damage teeth.
It is always advisable to only undertake teeth whitening treatments under the guidance of a qualified dental professional. That will ensure that you are provided with the safest and most effective treatment available. That is especially the case if you are considering teeth bleaching treatments that use laser technology. At Family Tree Dental, we offer custom-made take-home teeth whitening kits, which allow you to perform the treatment in the comfort of your home. Call us today and learn why we’re known as one of the top providers of Teeth Whitening in Toronto area.