10 Ways to Brighten Your Smile.
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What’s the first thing you notice about a person? According to over 60% of people who were asked that in a recent survey, the answer is “their smile.” A great smile is one of those assets that everyone appreciates. For decades, the only way to brighten your smile was with the help of a dentist - but these days, there’s a wide variety of teeth whitening products on the market that can help anyone have a whiter, brighter smile, without the expense and inconvenience of a dentist’s office visit.
1. Bleaching Trays.
Custom-fit rubbery trays from a dentist’s office worn 1-2 hours a day can make your teeth up to five shades lighter in two weeks. The trays are filled with a bleaching solution that interacts with oxygen to fight stains.
2. UV Whitening.
A safe and easy cosmetic dental procedure that can whiten your teeth by up to 10 shades, jump starting your whitening process.
Teeth whitening products aren’t exactly new. There have been toothpastes on the market for years that promise to whiten your teeth and give you a brighter, warmer smile. Over the past few years, though, there’s been a wealth of new teeth whitening products on the market. With so many types of products and systems for whitening your teeth available, it can be confusing to choose the one that’s safe and best for you.
Dentists use a special light to activate the whitening agents in the gel applied on the surface of teeth.
3. At-Home Whitening Strips.
Products such as Crest White Strips are a convenient and affordable way to whiten your smile up to 3 shades. While results will be noticeable after a few days of use, the effects will be less noticeable compared to professional procedures.
Teeth Whitening Tray Systems One of the most commonly used types of teeth whitening products are tray systems. Essentially, these products consist of a flexible tray that is fitted to your teeth. The tray is designed to hold a bleaching agent in close contact with your teeth for a period of time. Some tray systems are designed to be used in the dentist’s office, some to be prescribed by a dentist and used at home, and some can be purchased over the counter and used at home. Many people opt to wear the trays at night while they sleep.
4. Brush on Gels.
Whitening gel is applied to the teeth before you go to bed. This is just as effective as white strips and an easy option if you don’t mind waking up with a chalky taste in your mouth.
5. Watch What You Eat.
The easiest way to keep your smile bright is to avoid sugary foods that can lead to plaque which leads to bleeding gums, tooth decay, and cavities. Additionally, coffee, red wine, and cola create unflattering stains.
There are several bleaching agents that are used in teeth whitening products. The one most commonly recommended by dental professionals is a carbamide peroxide 10-22% solution. Carbamide peroxide is a viscous gel form of hydrogen peroxide chosen because it clings to teeth. The better contact that the bleach has with your teeth, the better the effects you’ll get from the whitening procedure.
6. Brush Daily.
Another simple trick is to brush your teeth after every meal. Brushing for two minutes helps remove plaque and keep your teeth bright and clean.
7. Splurge on an Electric Tooth Brush.
Brushes such as the Sonicare Elite 9500 Custom Care System take the guess work out of brushing.
Most over the counter tray systems use hydrogen peroxide instead of carbamide peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is safe, but it doesn’t bleach as quickly. In most cases, if you’re using any at-home system, it will take several sessions a day for several weeks to achieve the same results that your dentist can get in his office in two-three ninety minute sessions. However, you’ll pay for the speed - a doctor’s office whitening treatment can cost you as much as $500 per session. An at-home system may cost as little as $30 for the total treatment.
A convenient timer lets you brush correctly every time. Clinical studies showed an 84% reduction in coffee and cola stains over a 4 week period.
8. Porcelain Veneers.
Ultra-thin porcelain covers are placed over the teeth to correct imperfections in the size and shape of your teeth. Talk to your dentist to see if veneers are right for you.
9. Wear the Right Lipstick.
Teeth Whitening Strips A second popular method of whitening teeth is the use of teeth whitening strips. Like over the counter tray systems, the active ingredient in teeth whitening strips is hydrogen peroxide. Instead of using a fitted tray and mouth guard, teeth whitening strips are designed to stick to your teeth and hold the hydrogen peroxide against them. They’re far more convenient for most people, who can choose to wear them at night or during the day. Usually, they require several 30-minute sessions a day over several weeks time. On the other hand, they’re not as effective as tray-based systems… [read more]
Orange toned lipsticks will bring out the yellow tones in your teeth, even if you have healthy white teeth. Lipsticks with pink or purple undertones will bring out the white in your teeth, giving your smile a nice boost.
10. Natural Remedies.
For a more “natural” method, rub lemon peel on your teeth and rinse with water.
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