What is teeth whitening?

Getting your smile brighter at home has never been simpler. You can test out wide range of  products, including toothpastes,  chewing gum, gels, rinses, bleaching,and  strips. The American Dental Association advises speaking with your dentist  before attempting teeth whitening at home, particularly if you have:

Teeth sensitivity dental repairs One dark tooth or really dark stains many crowns or fillings Peroxides, usually carbamide  peroxide, are found in at home whiteners in concentrations between 10% and 20%.

Pick product that falls in the  middle of that range in terms of peroxide level. You can select higher level if the product doesn't irritate your mouth but doesn't produce the desired  lightening effect. Your dentist can assist you in  selecting the whitener that best  suits  your needs if you have any  questions.

Because toothpastes have moderate abrasives, they all erase surface  stains. Certain whitening toothpastes  include mild chemical or polishing ingredients to increase the efficacy of  stain removal. Spending ranges from $1 to $20,  though actual costs may differ. 

Whitening toothpastes remove surface stains only and do not contain bleach; over-the-counter and professional whitening toothpaste products contain carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide that lightens the color deep in the tooth. Whitening toothpastes can lighten the tooth's color by about one shade. In contrast, prescription strength whitening tooth conducted in  your dentist's office can make your teeth three to eight shades lighter.  
While professional and over-the-counter whitening treatments contain hydrogen or car amide peroxide to lighten the color of teeth deeply, whitening toothpastes merely remove surface stains and do not contain bleach. The color of teeth can be lightened by one shade or more with whitening toothpaste. On the other hand, teeth whitening with prescription strength done in your dentist's office can lighten your teeth by three to eight shades.

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