Types of tooth bleaching

One of the most popular procedures asked for by numerous people to augment their smile is dental teeth bleaching. There are diverse dental tooth bleaching procedures to help people fulfill their cosmetic desire. The following reveal the types of dental teeth whitening:

In office tooth whitening
This is the most hunted after and also the most effective method of whitening and is done by the dentist in the dental office thus its name. Prevalent procedures such as 'zoom bleaching 'and 'britesmile' are used to bleach tooth. The tooth are cleaned first and a protective gel is applied around the mouth to protect the soft tissues. Next, a special gel containing peroxide is used over the teeth and a light is used to trigger the gel. The gel penetrates the enamel and releases various compounds, turning your teeth white and bleaching it in the process. This is called laser tooth bleaching. Side effects including sensitivity may occur but only for a few days, after which it subsides.

Tooth bleaching trays
Dental whitening can also be done with the help of trays. The bleaching gel is kept in place over the surface of the teeth with a tray worn over the tooth. Different types of trays are available; one size-fits-all tray or custom trays specially made for each patient. The custom trays are obviously more effective as they provide the exact fit and keep the gel in contact with the teeth to be bleached. In this procedure the gel usually used is 10-15% carbamide peroxide. The tray is suggested to be worn for a particular amount of time accordingly.

Tooth bleaching strips
Out of the other effective tooth bleaching procedures available, tooth bleaching strips may be the most reasonable. Most of these strips are available commercially, over the counter. The effectiveness of the result achieved depends on the brand used. These strips contain peroxide of a low concentration 6-15%, and should be worn for nearly an hour once or twice a day for a particular number of days. It is said to achieve a shade three times lighter than that of the teeth initially present. The strips are generally comfortable when worn and may produce only mild botheration while communication.

Tooth whitening pastes
Tooth whitening tooth pastes seem to be one of the easiest dental tooth whitening kinds and are available over the counter. They are used just like normal toothpastes and may cost a little higher than the usual toothpaste. However they are not very effective and do not cause any obvious bleaching effect on the teeth; though they function as well as any other toothpaste. The disadvantage may lie in the case of over-eager individuals who may brush vigorously and many times a day hoping to achieve a productive result, which may do more harm than good to their teeth.

Tooth whitening chewing gums
Most commonly exhibited are tooth whitening chewing gums which contain bicarb soda, also used in the tooth bleaching toothpastes. May be considered the best teeth whitening products available since they are easy to use. They don't contain any bleaching agent as that used in normal bleaching systems which are more effective. The gum should be masticated for around 20mins each, four times a day. Any change in shade would take up to four weeks to be apparent.

The above article is penned by Dr. Mir Mujtaba Ali who is editor of SaneDentist which is an educational site on dental care and dental hygiene. The latest post on sane dentist is pertaining to cost of dental implants. Article Submitter by Article Marketing Robot

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