TEETH WHITENING AT HOME

A lot of options exist that allow you to easily whiten your teeth from the comfort of your own home. Determining which option is right for you will depend on your needs and the integrity of your teeth. In order to understand what options are available to whiten teeth, it’s good to know little about the whitening/bleaching process.

What Is Teeth Whitening?

Teeth whitening is any process in which a person whitens or bleaches their teeth using various whitening products or procedures. Some of these options require a dentist to whiten teeth, while  others can be done with over-the- counter or prescribed take home treatments/kits.

What Causes Stains and Yellowing of the Teeth?

In order to understand why you need to whiten teeth, it’s also good to understand what caused the stains and yellowing of your teeth in the first place. Stains are often caused by tea, coffee, tobacco, wine and other foods and beverages. While yellowing may happen over time regardless of your oral care, avoiding certain foods that cause discoloration can help you to avoid the need for consistent teeth whitening.

Teeth Whitening Benefits

Whitening your teeth comes with a variety of benefits. Some of these include:

  • Better Self-Image
  • The Ability to Smile without Feeling Self-Conscious
  • Whiter Teeth
  • Improved Confidence

While teeth whitening isn’t often necessary for oral health reasons, it can help to improve your emotional health and wellbeing. It can also encourage more smiling, which in turn encourages positivity.

Options to Whiten Teeth at Home

There are a few different options to whiten teeth at home—some of which being more in-depth than others. Some of the options to whiten teeth at home include:

Teeth Whitening Toothpaste and Mouthwash

A couple of other over-the- counter options are whitening toothpaste and mouthwash. These help to whiten teeth that have minor stains and are safe for most patients.

At-Home Professional Whitening

For patients with more severe stains and yellowing of the teeth, at-home professional care may be necessary. After a consultation with you dentist you may be a good candidate for at-home professional whitening. Your dentist will create a custom tray and prescribe whitening solution for you to use from the comfort of your own home.

Whitening Strips

While whitening strips are powerful and are available over-the- counter, it is still highly suggested that you visit a dentist before using these strips. Because they are so powerful, they can cause damage to the teeth if the enamel layer is not strong or if cavities are present.

Which Option to Whiten Teeth Is Right for Me?

Visit your dentist to discuss which option to whiten teeth is right for your budget, and your specific teeth. They will take a look at your teeth, and decide on whether or not the enamel is able to support more intensive whitening.

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