How To Whiten Teeth

Teeth whitening techniques depends on the amount of stains present wherein the remedies are available in varying intensity. In order to prevent stains, it is advised to brush and floss your teeth regularly. You can try out any one of whitening toothpastes available today.

Choose those that have the American Dental Association (ADA) seal of approval since they are clinically attested in whitening teeth effectively. Watch out for whitening toothpastes that can damage teeth or make them brittle.

Getting regular dental cleanings is important for eliminating food and tobacco stains. However, the severe staining left by tetracycline or systemic disease cannot be treated by cleaning and will require more aggressive measures. You can bleach your teeth using in-office or at-home treatments, as per your wish.

In-office treatments are performed by a dentist where your teeth are coated using a bleaching agent, by means of periodic flashes of light to trigger the solution. Lasting for about 30 to 60 minutes Treatments last, the complete procedure of this treatment frequently requires quite a few appointments.

In at-home treatments, a mouth guard fitted with bleaching gel is needed to be worn by the patient for 2 hours a day for two weeks. The period of treatment depends upon the the severity of staining. There is an invasive method of teeth whitening where you would require wearing veneers that comes as custom-built shells that are adhered to the teeth with resins. This expensive treatment removes small amount of tooth structure. While following the above procedure, it is required to rinse and carefully follow the process daily for enhanced results.

Since bleaching methods do not offer permanent results, it is better to avoid your teeth from being stained including coffee, and soda. Avoid smoking as it can also stain your teeth. Discontinue the treatments if your gums become swollen or hurt. Most of the breaching techniques are known to bring about tooth sensitivity and the results are temporary lasting for several weeks only.

Any cuts in your mouth can also make your inner lining of mouth sensitive to peroxide. Remember not to remove stain off using sharp objects or your fingernails. However, the usage of over-the-counter bleaching accessories is prohibited by the ADA and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as it can cause serious damages to your gums.