Tooth Whitening is the process of lightening the color of your teeth. The methods employed to whiten teeth have been used in the world of dentistry for years. The process of whitening teeth has been found most on teeth that are mildly discolored. Teeth that have extensive staining will require a great deal of bleaching in order to remove the stains. Teeth that have been damaged and stained due to medication such as antibiotics take longer to respond to treatment and in some cases the treatment is ineffective. The degree to which the teeth whiten will vary from patient to patient. The degree to which the teeth whiten depends greatly on the structure of the teeth and the duration of the treatment.
Tooth whitening can be done a variety of ways. Most people today are opting for what is known as home bleaching or home teeth whitening. This is where you whiten your teeth by using a mild whitening solution that is retained in custom filled appliance that is worn over the teeth for a period of time during the day.
Tooth discoloration is caused by many factors. One of the leading causes of tooth discoloration and the need for tooth whitening is smoking, and coffee consumption. Coffee and smoking combined can make the teeth appear brownish in color.
Home Teeth Whitening works for almost everyone but there are some cases in which the treatment appears to be ineffective. If a person has dark intense stains then it has been found that the treatment of tooth whitening is not as effective as if the stains were minimal. If there is a congenital discoloration that has been present from birth then there is a chance that any tooth whitening treatment will not work. If a person has crowns, dentures and even veneers then they should seek other treatments for having nice, whiter teeth, as tooth whitening is usually not effective in these cases.
If you are interested in the home teeth whitening process then you can consult your dentist and see what options are available to you. You can your teeth professionally bleached by the dentist or you can try some methods at home such as teeth whitening strips and toothpastes both of which have been proven to white teeth effectively.
August 6th, 2008 at 2:52 am
How To Lighten Dental Work if Tooth Color Changes?
I bought a pack of Crest whitestrips premium and I want to whiten my teeth, but I am hesitant to start because of the warning that they don't lighten dental work. Half of one of my front teeth is artificial because I chipped it off about 6 years ago, and it is matched to what my tooth color was at the time. If I significantly whiten my smile, is there ANY way to lighten the dental work to match, without having to get it somehow replaced?
August 6th, 2008 at 7:54 am
The Crest White Strips will not lighten dental work, only your natural teeth.
Some people find they significantly whiten their natural teeth, some only notice slight changes. Especially coffee, tea and soda drinkers.
Its best to talk about this with your dentist to see what your options are.
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August 6th, 2008 at 7:56 am
I would totally go ahead and use it,i bet that it will work but not so much that you would be able to see any discoloration with that bonded tooth.
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August 6th, 2008 at 7:58 am
It depends on what type of dental work you have had done. Some dental work such as crowns dont stain as fast as your regular teeth. Therefore, while the strips wont brighten your dental work, it still might bring them a closer to a shade of white. Look closely, is your dental work whiter then the rest of your teeth? if so it might be OK to use your strips.
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