Safe teeth whitening for natural bright smile

What is teeth whitening?

Teeth whitening Lincoln al is a treatment that lightens the color of your teeth and removes stains. You can have it done in a dental facility or at home.
Tooth whitening is most commonly performed with peroxide-based bleaching treatments. At-home systems comprise 3% to 20% peroxide (carbamide or hydrogen peroxides). Peroxide concentrations in office systems range from 15% to 43%.

Generally, the stronger the solution and the longer you leave it on your teeth, the whiter they get. However, the larger the proportion of peroxide in the whitening solution, the shorter it should remain on your teeth. Leaving it on for too long will cause teeth to dry and become more sensitive. Each technique has advantages and disadvantages, but consult your dentist before using at-home tooth-bleaching products. Not everyone will see positive effects. Bleaching does not whiten porcelain crowns or tooth-colored composite bondings.

Whitening versus bleaching

The terms "whitening" and "bleaching" are sometimes used interchangeably, but they don't always mean the same thing. Teeth whitening can be accomplished with either bleaching or non-bleaching products. Bleaching is the type of whitening that involves using bleach containing peroxide. It cleans both deep and surface stains and can make teeth even whiter than their natural shade.

At-Home Tooth Whitening

There are numerous options for teeth whitening Lincoln al at home. Some common ways are:

Teeth whitening strips and gels. These peroxide-based tooth bleaching treatments, which are applied directly to the teeth with a brush or a thin strip, typically require 10 to 14 days of use once or twice per day. They can brighten your teeth by a shade or two. Results last for four months or longer. Products might cost anything from $10 to $55.

Tray-based teeth bleaching methods. A mouthguard-like tray filled with peroxide-based bleaching gel or paste is put over the teeth for one to several hours every day for up to four weeks. You can purchase tray-based tooth whitening kits over the counter or have them custom-fitted by your dentist. The cost might range between $150 and $600.

Teeth whitening toothpastes. Every toothpaste is moderately abrasive, which helps remove stains from teeth. However, whitening toothpastes contain chemicals or polishing agents that assist remove stains without the use of a bleaching agent. Tooth-whitening toothpastes are relatively inexpensive and brighten teeth by about one shade. Some contain peroxides, but they aren't left on the teeth long enough to have a strong whitening benefit.