Friday, July 16, 2010

HOME TEETH WHITENING SAFETY


Ready to get that “pearly white smile”? Here are some important tips on how to safely whiten your teeth without suffering from harmful effects of improper whitening treatment procedures. Know the essentials and preparations before getting that dazzling smile that you’ll always be proud of.


Cosmetic dentistry has truly placed a magical world for people to have what they’ve always wanted-- glistening white teeth. Some would say that having that beautiful smile boosts up their self-confidence and were able to increase their self-worth because of that very attractive teeth are not shameful enough to see. People are more and more informed of the many advanced technologies in dentistry and tooth whitening system is one of these. In order to get the right treatment and to keep them safe from such procedure, one must be educated about this type of dental treatment and he must be assured that his dentist is knowledgeable enough to achieve a successful outcome.


So how safe is teeth whitening? That is one question you should ask to your dentist first. You should always feel confident about whatever dental procedures you are undergoing because you are well-informed and properly oriented. Know the possible side effects and proper maintenance after the treatment. Also, ask how often should you visit your dentist to check on your teeth.


Next is to know the components of the whitening or bleaching system. The main component of your teeth whitening gel is Carbamide peroxide which is activated when being placed under a special laser for dental clinic settings while for home treatment it takes longer to achieve a lighter shade as you have to apply it every night using a custom-made tray. There are some special instructions that you must be reminded of before applying this whitening gel. You have to make sure you don’t apply it to the gum area as this can irritate soft tissues of your oral cavity and that includes your gums. Apply the gel only to the surfaces of your teeth. This is the reason why it is most recommended to just let your dentist do the treatment or if necessary have the entire procedure demonstrated before you do it at home.


Once you are ready for the treatment process you must take note of some side effects and if you experience one you must promptly tell your dentist to ensure proper management of such case.Pay attention to the instructions at your whitening treatment product brochure and always test for allergic reactions before applying it to your teeth. You can test it on your skin and observe if it does not itch or gets reddish in color. After such test you can then try it on your teeth.


For take-home whitening products, you will observe changes of your teeth’s shade after 4 days or so. Dental chair treatments only last for about 30 minutes since dentists have lasers to speed up the activation of Carbamide peroxide in the whitening gel.


Basic safety information is very important since you are dealing with one important part of your body--- your oral cavity. You have to be cautious enough and be ready to inform your dentist if adverse effects take place after the treatment process. Basically teeth whitening gels are specially made to produce a whiter, brighter teeth without causing too much damage to your teeth. But you still have to take the necessary precautions and maintain good and proper oral hygiene.


You are now set for your teeth whitening treatment. Treat yourself with this truly satisfying feeling of having to show off that pearly-white smile and boost up your confidence knowing that you have one of the most beautiful smiles in the world.


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