Nowadays teeth whitening is becoming a common procedure. Beautiful white teeth are vitally important in our contemporary "smile revolution" world. Now it’s possible to improve our look by performing home teeth whitening. Children's teeth are sparkling white due to porcelain-like color of enamel. Tooth enamel protects teeth from trauma, acid and other external damaging impacts. Unfortunately over the years enamel is becoming more transparent, and teeth turn yellow color due to dentin – the tooth's material is shown. Falls and other accidents can perform cracks which entail stains and debris.
The teeth of adults become darker because of changes in the mineral structure of teeth; often the enamel becomes less porous as well. There are two types of teeth stains. Extrinsic stains are induced by tobacco, foods and colored beverages. Intrinsic teeth stains are result from trauma, aging, and antibiotic like tetracycline.
However, today even deep intrinsic stains can be eliminated by home teeth whitening. There two options to achieve teeth whitening. One way is dental tooth whitening, which is effective but rather expensive. The second choice is home teeth whitening which is cheaper and more convenient. This procedure is becoming more popular.
To get home teeth whitening one can use whitening toothbrush, strips and gel bleaching. You can use high concentration gel or another with low concentration agents. Home teeth whitening procedure using high-concentration carbamide peroxide agent gets quick effect.
Home teeth whitening done under control of your dentist is the most effective. Your dentist makes a well-fitted tray, which you fill with a special gel and wear up to 20 minutes. The procedure is repeated up to several times.
Low concentration whitening is less effective and involves a strip, which wears next to teeth during 20 minutes for a period from week to fortnight. Sometimes the tooth sensitivity and slight irritation of the gums occur during whitening procedure but then disappear shortly.
It is not recommended to perform teeth whitening for pregnant or lactating women and children fewer than 16. To keep your whitening teeth in good condition you need to give up smoking, drink coffee, tea, red wine and colored food. Don’t forget to brush teeth twice a day with whitening toothpaste.