Whitening Kits for Teeth: How Effective Are They?

 Whitening Kits for Teeth: How Effective Are They?

The years of indulging in tea, smoking, red wine, and raspberries will eventually catch up with you. Teeth discoloration is a terrible habit that worsens with age. This is not the "I found my toothbrush at 11" situation. It is unfortunate to learn about the science of teeth whitening after the fact. Stop reading if you have dentures. Sorry, but I'm referring to the typical family here—two kids, a dog, and a cat. Standard, OTC teeth whitening prospects.

The pearly whites are what trigger the camera's flash, not the pearly greys or the mild yellow. Think about getting a teeth whitening kit if smiling makes your clothing look brighter.

How can you tell if you actually require a kit? Trust no one in your family; they will deceive you. It's only a slight discoloration, my dear. You are stunning in your own right. (It is okay to vomit here.)

You can evaluate your tooth colour situation using a variety of independent tests:

Gather your chameleon as a first step in the organic test. Press down firmly (do not bite). Hold for about three minutes while smiling. Take the chameleon off and look at the colour. After use, dispose of it gently.

* Do-it-yourself remedies are ineffective. The term "bottle blond" is only used to describe hair, even though hydrogen peroxide—the substance you use to streak your hair—may also be an ingredient in your teeth-whitening kit. It's not safe for use on teeth. "Your teeth are OK, but the gums will have to come out." is a statement you might pick up some new knowledge about.

OR... hold for a second... a kit to whiten your teeth is available for purchase.

If you believe commercials, a teeth whitening kit is an absolute must. You'll achieve all your goals—be it getting that promotion, wooing the prom queen, meeting Mr. Right, etc.

Whitening strips and those holders for the gel that everyone uses are the two main varieties of these kits.

You are so careless that you simply cannot afford to purchase the kit that your dentist uses on their patients' teeth, which is loaded with active substances. The in-office procedure at your dentist's office is required for the full Monty. Crowns, caps, laser therapy, and veneer bonding are all choices that can be suggested to you, depending on your budget and the condition of your teeth. We won't repeat everything that your friendly dentist has already told you; however, we will say that chair-side whitening can be expensive, so you might not be able to afford it.

At home is where the true tooth-whitening market takes place. From a cost perspective, the house kits are the way to go. With a carefree stride, you enter the pharmacy, casually peruse the aisles until you muster the nerve to enquire about the tooth-whitening kits. No, it's perfectly OK; there's no need to feel ashamed; we've witnessed worse.

Your mind is filled with questions. When I return, will the assistant remember me? Is this truly necessary? Do you think it's secure? Is it going to function properly? Sure, sure, maybe, and maybe.

Even with a magnifying glass, teeth can look very different. Enamel is naturally porous, having tiny holes that can become discoloured with additional stains if left untreated. Some of the active components in these over-the-counter kits have somewhat flowery names, including carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide in buffer gel solution. These are the compounds that dissolve the non-enamel particles that get stuck in the enamel's pores and cause them to bleach.

Whitening kits can be useful if food particles stuck in enamel pores are the source of your tooth discolouration.

Whitening may not be effective if the discolouration is caused by discoloured enamel. Teeth that have had their nerves gone, so-called inherent stains induced by childhood fluoride or antibiotic overdose, and teeth that are dead are generally not whitenable.

Additionally, front tooth fillings, cavities, or caries are not good candidates for teeth whitening kits. In the first case, you can experience excruciating pain, and in the second, your whitened teeth might end up looking completely different because of the filling substance.

Even without the recommended contra-indicators, you may still purchase a kit, and a bewildering variety of brands is at your disposal. Lots of options.

Several hues of off-white are represented by teeth, and we cite a famous colour chart: "A (reddish brown); B (reddish yellow); C (grey); and D (reddish grey)"

One thing to keep in mind when shopping for a kit is the treatment time. Some kits need you to wait two hours between treatments, which shows how committed you are to getting two shades lighter. Do not plan on having a romantic evening because some of them demand you to sleep with a bite plate and gel. Before choosing a kit, be sure you can handle the treatment by reading the instructions. Go through the small print. Please note that these methods may not be applicable in all situations. Even while some folks don't see much of a difference (like the reddish grey types), there are many that end up happy.

Pregnancy is one of the conditions that should not be treated with a teeth-whitening kit. Stay with the horsy yellow until confinement is done, even when the possibility of having a baby makes you glow. If you whiten your choppers, junior can be a little sluggish.

Also, see your dentist before you gnaw on an apple if you're the kind of person who gets a shiver whenever they do it. You should still consult your dentist. Although whitening kits have made great strides in buffering the active ingredients to reduce sensitivity, certain individuals still have a predisposition to the problem. Soothe the nerve endings in your teeth by brushing with toothpaste that has potassium nitrate.

Remember to capture some "before" images if you discover a tooth-whitening kit that works. Following that, producers will take your joy and turn it into a windfall for themselves.

All rights are reserved by Jared Winston, copyrighted in 2006.

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