Tooth Whitening - Is it all its hyped up to be?
by: Marc Lindsay
So you are looking in the mirror this morning and what did you
see?? Was it white bright beautiful teeth, or like the best part
of the population were they looking a little dull?
Like most things in life teeth gradually fade to yellow in color.
If you are an avid coffee, tea or red wine drinker then this will
accelerate the process and may also stain your teeth.
It seems that almost every cosmetic company has tried to monopolize
this industry with everything from whitening toothpaste to whitening
strips. But there are only really two main options.
Take-home whitening systems using trays and whitening gel or
in-office, for immediate whitening results using a light activated
gel to brighten teeth.
How are the procedures used?
Take Home whitening kits
Take-home whitening has become wildly popular in recent times
due to its flexibility and lower cost to in-house teeth whitening.
The trade off is that it takes slightly longer to achieve the
desired results (anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks)
This is accomplished by using a custom-made tray that is then
layered with a prescription whitening gel 30mins to several hours
at a time (dependent on how sensitive your teeth are).
Your dentist will make an appointment with you to take a custom
impression which will then be used as a mold to make custom trays.
Once the whitening trays are ready you will have another appointment
with your dentist where he will test them for a proper fit. Also
the dentist will show the patient how to use the trays in conjunction
with the whitening gel.
The whitening trays are quite comfortable to where and can easily
be placed in before bedtime and taken out in the morning.
Usually you will also be given a tooth mouse which you apply
after using the trays to help alleviate sensitive teeth that some
people get when using the gels.
In-Office Whitening.
There are several in-office whitening systems on the market but
for the scope of this article we will only discuss Zoom Tooth
Whitening
The Zoom! Whitening Procedure
The Zoom! Whitening procedure is simple and painless. It begins
with a short preparation to isolate your lips and gums. The Zoom!
Clinician then applies the proprietary Zoom! Whitening Gel, this
is activated by a specially designed light. Teeth typically become
at least six to ten shades whiter, sometimes more. A five-minute
fluoride treatment competes the procedure. You'll be amazed with
the results. In most cases, teeth get even whiter the first few
days after the procedure.
How The Zoom! Works
The Zoom! Light activated gel was developed after years of research
by Discus Dental, the leaders in professional take-home tooth
whitening. The gel is a scientifically formulated, pH balanced
Hydrogen Peroxide that, when activated by the Zoom! Light, gently
penetrates the teeth to remove deep stains and discoloration.
With proper care and an occasional touch-up at home, your whiter
smile will sparkle for years.
Who is eligible for tooth whitening?
Well that is just a matter of preference really, anyone who would
like to whiten their teeth by up to ten shades. It is very common
among wedding parties for nice white bright wedding photos. But
it really does appeal to everyone.
Cost
The cost can vary from place to place but for take-home whitening
this can be around $450 and in-house whitening using zoom can
range from $500 - $1000 depending.
All in all there are many different ways to obtain that beautiful
whiter smile but if you want to get the best value for your money
visit your local dentist and ask about it
About The Author
Marc Lindsay
Zoom Teeth Whitening
Providing information and awareness on zoom tooth whitening and
teeth whitening procedures. For more information and other great
articles on other dental problems please visit our site http://www.toothwhiteningaustralia.com.au
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