Teeth Whitening
A bright smile instantly adds a new dimension to your personality. Teeth whitening is the easiest way to restore your smile sparkle. Teeth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dental procedure to improve the shade of your teeth. Although teeth are not naturally white, most of us want sparkly bright white teeth.
Teeth darken with the physiological aging process. However, the appearance can also be affected by the accumulation of surface stains from food products or tobacco. The teeth whitening agents are available as over the counter medicines/At-home as well as professionally applied. The professionally applied teeth whitening as performed by the dentist gives better results than the at-home applied agents. The points to keep in, mind before trying teeth whitening are:
- It is not a permanent solution and your might require a whitening procedure after its shade becomes darker again.
- It might cause sensitivity for other based on the health of the teeth. It is not advisable for people with thin teeth.
If you are using at-home products, then it is better to get an opinion from the dentist before using them. The dentist will be the best person to advise you on the right type based on your shade of the teeth and the health of your teeth and gums.
However, it is important to note that teeth whitening may not be effective for certain types of discoloration and tin those cases, a dentist may recommend alternatives such as veneers.