Are you thinking of signing up for a teeth bleaching session with your dentist or buying a bleaching kit for your teeth? If you need more information, here are some of the most frequently asked questions-and the answers to them.
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1: I want expert information on teeth whitening.
What are the things that I should consult with the dentist? There are a lot of home-use teeth whitening remedies that are available in the market.
You can either look for reviews to see which ones could work for you, or check with your dentist if you want to take the safer route.
A trip to the dentist before investing in a teeth bleaching procedure or product should introduce you to the concept of teeth whitening, as well as update you on the many different teeth whitening procedures and products currently available.
Your dentist should also assess the heath of your teeth, and recommend which procedures and products are best according to the state of your teeth.
These may include procedures that can only be performed by a dental expert, and within the confines of the dental clinic, as well as products that you can buy off the shelf and apply at home.
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2: I heard about in-office bleaching.
What is this and how does this work? In-office bleaching is a procedure that can only be performed in your dentist's office.
It is also referred to as chairside bleaching.
It typically requires more than one visit to the dental clinic, lasting for 30 minutes to one full hour per visit.
Each visit involves the dentist applying a gel on the gums to protect them from exposure to the entire procedure, or having the patient wear a rubber shield to keep the soft tissues in the mouth and throat protected.
After this, the bleach is then applied to each of the teeth.
In some procedures, the teeth are exposed to a special light or lasers designed to speed up the effect of the bleaching agents.
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3: What is the deal with at-home products and teeth whitening procedures? If you find the regular trips to the dentist disruptive and troublesome, you can also opt for product kits that you can apply yourself, in the comforts of your own home.
Some of these products can only be bought from the dentist, who can give you a walkthrough of the application process.
But there are other products that are available over the counter in your local drugstore.
The most common at-home products are bleaching solutions and whitening toothpastes.
Bleaching solutions usually contain peroxides that clean the tooth enamel of stains and other imperfections.
They typically come in gel form, applied directly onto the teeth or onto a mouthguard that is placed into the mouth like a mouthpiece.
The bleaching agents may have some side effects, though, especially to those with sensitive teeth, so it is always best to speak to your dentists for more information.
As for toothpastes, it is worthy to note that all toothpaste brands have whitening properties.
Those that are marketed as "whitening toothpastes" are only formulated with stronger teeth whitening ingredients.
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4: Who do I choose the whitening product that is perfect for me? The best teeth bleaching product is that which your doctor recommends, which many users rave about, and which contains the appropriate seals of acceptance and quality standards.