Friday, January 17, 2014

Best Teeth Whitening Products - How Much Should You Pay To Smile Like A Movie Star?

By Debbie Ruffo


Finding the best teeth whitening products is getting increasingly complicated because of a vast range of choices available to buyers. A flood of new methods and techniques are adding to the existing lot of toothpastes, gels, pens, strips, trays and rinsing solutions. Together, they currently take a healthy $15 billion out of the pockets of 100 million American consumers every year, all promising a brilliant million-dollar smile in return.

Advances in dental procedures and new medical technologies now make it possible to conjure up a perfect row of teeth as long a person is willing to pay for it. The usual methods deployed include the use of bleaching agents and other chemical solutions that are applied using heat and light. Laser technologies have made these procedures a lot more precise and effective.

There's a difference between whitening and bleaching. The former restores the natural color hidden behind years of decay, discolorations and stains. Bleaching, on the other hand, makes teeth even whiter than the natural unblemished color that shows up when teeth are whitened.

These procedures often require dentists with all their medical training and advanced equipment. Sometimes it may need multiple sessions, but simple cases can be wrapped up in one session during the patient's lunch break. There are also quite a few over-the-counter kits available that may be used at home. Some of these products need to be used regularly over an extended period of several weeks.

The critical decision that matters a whole lot is the choice of the right product. But the way it is used is just as important. Doing this properly is easier said than done without a professional to provide guidance. People who have no idea what they need should get in touch with a dentist and have an examination done to find out what kind of product and procedure would be ideal. More often than not, dentists will suggest that the patient get it done in the clinic in one or more sessions.

However, over the counter kits are a whole lot cheaper and they essentially work in the same way. Those who are capable of handling trays, gels and strips on their own or with the help of family members will save a lot of money. It still has to be done very carefully and by the book. In this case, that would be the instruction manual or booklet that comes with the kit.

For example, whitening kit trays used by people at home may not always match the mouth size. This can result in the gel leaking out, which means the procedure will fail and may even cause gum irritation. When using any such products at home, it's very important to get the right kit which allows for a certain amount of customization to make it a perfect fit for the patient's jaws, teeth and gums. Even with the right kit, it's still very important to make sure it's used exactly as per the instructions.

It's just as critical that the provider and brand be 100% reliable. Consumers can't depend on the FDA here because this is not a drug. One way to pick out a reliable brand is to look for the ADA (the American Dental Association) seal of acceptance. It's not mandatory, but all the best teeth whitening products have this seal.




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1 comment:

Unknown said...

If the teeth along with dental hygiene usually are not healthy along with in good shape it's not at all recommended to use one of the best whitening toothpaste solutions.
Always check with your dentist if you're unsure. While whitening toothpastes are great to brighten your laugh,
to keep it doing this you ought to maintain consistent and suitable brushing practices.
This in reality is since important if not more important versus toothpaste itself.