The Secrets To Teeth Whitening And What You Don't Know Can Cost You MONEY !

The concept of "teeth whitening" has certainly come along way since I began my career. I'm not sure why but suddenly, practically every dental office has some sort of program to deliver a brighter smile to their patients. Over the years I've seen a trend in the industry. It used to be quite costly to have your teeth whitened by your dentist. With that said, most people started looking outside the dental office for a "quick" or "cheaper" alternative.

Outside companies were only to happy to supply a wide variety of products such as whitening toothpastes, mouth rinses, mouth strips that you apply directly to your teeth (crest white strips) and eventually at home bleach kits complete with mouth trays! Even now you may find "tooth whitening" booths or stores at the mall offering immediate results in just one hour or less.

Amazing- low cost, convenient , no prescription needed. However, even the most widely advertised brands fall short of delivering the best results. Yes, these products can and will remove some of the extrinsic staining making your teeth appear brighter, but the reality is they can only deliver a certain degree of whitening. For most people, just the removal of some staining is enough to make them happy, for others they seek a deeper stain removal of teeth from the inside out. That is the only way to remove years of stains that have developed from age, foods and drinks or trauma of the teeth.

I intend my review to be a reference page for you to gain knowledge, find some answers to your questions and make an informed decision on which products or processes of whitening your teeth would be most beneficial and long lasting. Nothing looks better or makes a person appear more youthful that a great set of white teeth! No they do not have to be perfectly straight of look like a celebrity - not true. I have seen people as old as their seventies whiten their teeth and the results are just as stunning as if someone in their thirties did it. It is a marvelous make-over of your mouth- still you only brighter!!



Some of My Most Commonly Asked Questions :

What is the best strength to use ?
  • Most bleaching products come in a variety of strengths think mild, medium or strong. This will depend on the extent of your staining. If your tooth shade falls within the yellow to the brown range, you might be better off starting with a medium strength. This will be strong enough to begin whitening your smile as well as gentle enough to allow you to continue bleaching until most if not all of your stains are gone.

    If you started the the maximum strength you might find your teeth too sensitive to continue treatment. The lowest strength would also work and probably cut down on your overall sensitivity. However it could extend the time you will need to bleach . Meaning you would have to purchase more product and use it for a longer time to see the results you want.

    If your tooth color falls more into the yellow but not quite brown range ( like most of us) then you could benefit from the low strength and if your results are not as you like , increase to the medium strength. Keep in mind that the maximum or strongest strength of bleaching should be reserved for those of you who have been bleaching for some length of time. It should be used when the lower strengths have already been tried and there are still some stubborn staining left on the teeth.

    It is not advised to start with the strongest bleaching solution first, it is better to work your way up. This decreases tooth sensitivity and increases your ability to actually bleach your teeth for a longer period of time, comfortably.

    Most if not all people will experience "tooth sensitivity" some time during their whitening process. This is a natural occurrence that should go away after your treament is complete. I have found that different brands promote different levels of sensitivity ranging from very low to "ouch!!". As the bleaching process begins the "pores" inside your teeth slowly open up to allow the solution to enter and bleach them from the inside. As these microscopic pores open you may be more sensitive to cold sensations . Some people actually feel a "mild" throbbing feeling overall from their teeth. This once again occurs during the bleaching process and will go away after you are done.

    Do not let this sensation sabotage your efforts. Using a desensitizing toothpaste while you are bleaching and after can decrease this minor discomfort. Also, rinsing with a fluoride rinse after each bleaching session can help as well.

    I have felt this sensitivity as well and have followed my own advice. If however you find the sensation so uncomfortable that you discontinue your treatment then I would advise that you change your strength to a lower one that is more tolerable- remember it is not a step back, it just increases the overall bleaching time . It is better to go slow and steady than suffer. We all have different tolerance levels.
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