A Roundup Of The Options For Whitening Your Teeth

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There are countless products and techniques (both personal and professional) available today for people who desire whiter teeth. It is best to consult a trusted professional dentist before you pick one. The dental professional you choose should be able to give you a full check up and assessment and recommend the best course of action to achieve the results you want. Teeth cleaning generally falls into two buckets: at home and in office.

At Home Whitening:
There are many methods of at home whitening, but two of the main methods are professional-grade and non-professional grade. Both help people get the teeth whitening results they demand. One of the most popular methods is called "tray bleaching," which uses custom made trays and chemicals to whiten your teeth six to eight shades and costs around a couple hundred dollars, or more. Another option on the "at home" front is paint on products. Paint-on products are over-the-counter products tend to be less expensive and less effective than, say, whitening strips. After a few rounds of whitening strips or paint-on techniques, however, the costs tend to balance out, and visiting your dental professional maybe end up being a cost saving and time saving benefit.

Similar to paint-on products, teeth whitening strips are also a popular option for whitening teeth. In this method, thin strips of plastic with a tooth whitening gel (containing peroxide) is affixed to the teeth and works to break apart stains.

Lastly, one of the cheapest options is toothpaste and mouthwash that use mild abrasives to break apart stains. There are other types of teeth whitening products and you should consult your dentist before using the ones mentioned or any others.

In Office Whitening:
The professional option for teeth cleaning is typically referred to as "in office" whitening, because the procedure is performed in a dental office, by a dental professional. This may include using a whitening lamp or a laser to enhance the effectiveness of the whitening gel but accelerating the active whitening ingredient. During your procedure, the dental professional will apply a whitening gel and then use some source or light or energy to activate the gel and whiten your teeth. The process usually lasts about 90 minutes but can vary case by case. These procedures can run from $400 (in a rural area) to $1,000 (or more) in a major metropolitan area.

As above, you should always consult a dental professional before using these or any methods to whiten your teeth. This can avoid spending too much money or wasting precious time. It will also ensure you get the results you are looking for.


About the Author:
Dr. Todd Snyder is a Laguna Niguel cosmetic dentist at Aesthetic Dental Designs. As a leading Laguna Niguel dentist, he provides teeth whitening, teeth cleaning, and cosmetic dentistry procedures.



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