Warning To Teeth Whitening Gel Users

Most teeth whitening gel products claimed to give their users that star -white smile. Some says that they can give you that beautiful smile you’ve been dreaming of after your very first used. But not all of these statements are true. As a matter of fact, in United Kingdom, The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry stated and warned the public that most of these over-the-counter teeth whitening products, and those products that you can buy on online marketplaces fail to give positive results to its users.

Say for instance, this teeth whitening gel that has 6% of hydrogen peroxide solution, is an effective teeth stain remover, as advertised by the manufacturer. According to a dental expert, it is true that the product can whiten the teeth. It is using the same level of peroxide that is used on dental cosmetic treatment. But the thing is, the gel could be harmful to the mouth and gum. This level of peroxide can cause gum irritation and when swallowed, can give you serious sore throat problem.

Keep in mind that hydrogen peroxide is a harsh element. Dentist suggest to the teeth whitening fans to use 16% carbamide peroxide based products. Carbamide peroxide is the weaker form of hydrogen peroxide. Carbamide peroxide is three time weaker compare to hydrogen peroxide, does 6% of hydrogen peroxide will make 18% solution of carbamide peroxide. This percentage is strong enough to cause damage on the teeth. When purchasing any teeth whiting gel or teeth whiteners make sure to buy the standard solution strength suggested by the expert to avoid any harm.

Laser and Peroxide Based Trays: Effective Teeth Whitening Methods

One of the most common thing that is use by the majority for teeth whitening are dental trays. Dental tray is a mouthpiece-look-alike thing built with whitening compounds. There are a lot of methods that are believed to whiten teeth but trays are one of the first practice used to whiten teeth. It originated way back 1900′s.

The tray will be placed on your teeth. These dental trays usually comes along with peroxide gels that you have to inject on the tray with the use of a syringe. After placing the tray on your teeth, you will have to leave it there for certain amount of time. The time limit will be based on the prescribed time length on the tray’s label. It may depend on the concentration on the peroxide content of the product. Dental trays are available over-the-counter in generic sizes. It is best to consult an expert first before using any products. Dentist can give you dental tray that is customized for your mouth size. The dentist can also give you the right prescription about how much concentration of peroxide you should use for each treatment and how long should your treatment last.

Another innovative teeth brightening method is laser teeth whitening. It is a procedure that is conducted with the use of special laser light. The light will be directed on the desired part of your teeth. The procedure only takes an hour and the effect will be almost instant. The process starts with the usage of whitening agent (like hydrogen peroxide)applied on the surface of your teeth. The laser will be point on those areas where peroxide was applied. The laser will activate the peroxides power making it more effective to whiten the teeth. The procedure could be painful specially if the application will be done more than one time.

If you have busy schedule and you don’t have time to doing some teeth whitening regimen, then laser treatment would be your best option. You don’t have to go through the hassle of 30 minute dental tray regimen or any other teeth whitening regimen. Just one session with a dentist is done.

The discoloration on your teeth might come back after sometimes. This is caused by the foods you eat and your habits. Smoking, can cause serious teeth discoloration. Stop smoking if you want to maintain a dazzling smile. Just so you know, the tar and nicotine does not just build bad elements inside your lungs but also on your gums. Worst case scenario, smoking can cause dental cancer. You may use toothpaste that were specifically made for smokers to maintain a healthy gum and teeth. These toothpastes are available at drug stores. Most of them needs dentist prescription so be sure to consult your dentist first before going to a store.

People are advice by dental institutions to brush their at least twice a day. It is recommended that you do the hygiene every after meal. This way, you don’t have to ofter go to a dentist  or undergo any teeth whitening treatment.