If you are interested in whitening your teeth, the first thing you should do is consult a dentist on the subject. Why should you do this? The most common substance used to whiten teeth is peroxide, and if the concentration of peroxide is too strong, you can experience moderate to severe burning of the oral mucosa. This means your gums, your tongue, and the inner surface of your mouth, as well as your lips. Teeth whitening dentists can help you by monitoring the concentration of peroxide that is used, after first determining whether you are a good candidate for this procedure or not.
Naturally, not all people will be a good candidate for a teeth whitening dentist. Denture wearers, for example, would not be good candidates, nor would anyone who has many tooth colored fillings. The goal of whitening your teeth is to make them an even color, and you may find that tooth colored fillings will whiten to a lighter shade than your tooth material. This would be a bad result.
Your dentist has an overriding concern, which is your overall dental health. If your gums and teeth are in a bad condition, you would definately not a good candidate for teeth whitening dentists. Prior to beginning any whitening procedures, your dentist should give you a thorough examination, complete with x-rays and a cleaning. Only after all this has been done satisfactorily, should you consider any whitening of your teeth. Of course, it is best to go ahead under the care of a dentist for any teeth whitening.
Teeth whitening dentists can use lots of different methods of whitening your teeth. The most common choice is to create trays, which are made by making a mold of your teeth, then pressing a plastic (dental) into it. Peroxide is then placed in these trays, and the trays are placed on your teeth for a certain number of minutes. This procedure can be repeated until the desired result is achieved. Your dentist will be able to tell you when that will be. One other method that is used is laser whitening, which utilizes both peroxide and laser. None of these treatments should be undertaken without the close supervision of a dentist. Teeth whitening in general should only be done in conjunction with proper dental care. If you are determined to try some kind of whitening, please consult your dentist before proceeding. It is nearly always better to play on the safe side.
Eric Bartell writes for TeethWhiteningDentists.net
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