So many people are after the bright white “Hollywood smile” and with special teeth whitening it is achievable at a reasonable cost. All dental offices now offer teeth whitening specials. Dentists use products such as Zoom! and BriteSmile to give you that perfect smile you have always wanted. It is a simple process of applying the whitening agent to the mold that will have been made earlier to fit your own teeth, putting the mold on your teeth and then exposing the teeth to heat or a laser for a predetermined period of time (normally 30 minutes to 1 hour is sufficient).
Sometimes there may be some discomfort during or after the treatment; this is normal. However, make sure you let your dentist know if it becomes unbearable and he will stop the procedure.
Ask your dentist is there is a teeth whitening special offer; sometimes the treatments are available at discounted rates or payable by monthly installments.
There is an alternative to a procedure at your dental office; there are various over the counter products on the market to enable you to whiten your teeth at home. Your local drugstore will have some teeth whitening special offers, which are great if you are on a tight budget.
Whitening products include gels, whitening trays and strips and special toothpastes. Most of these can be really effective if you only have light stains on your teeth to get rid of. Other advantages are that the instructions are easy to follow in the comfort of your home – no dental appointments to attend or pay for!
If you have bad staining, however, you should make an appointment with your dentist, as the at-home products may not give you the desired result.
Whitening trays hold a bleaching agent against your teeth that provokes a chemical reaction, which is intended to whiten them. Results are not instant; you may have to wear the trays regularly over several weeks to notice a difference. Gel products work in a similar way. Some people are thrilled with the results; others are disappointed. It is best not to hope for a fantastic improvement, as you may be let down.
The strips are made of plastic and cover the teeth but many people find flaws with them compared to the gels and trays – often the strips do not cover the teeth adequately.
Similarly, whitening toothpastes often do not appear to make much of a difference as they clean only the top surface of the teeth. What treatment works best really depends on each person’s teeth and how much staining they have. Some people have teeth which are naturally yellowed in color than others, and they will never become white through at home whitening.