Teeth whitening is very popular right now, whether it's to boost your self-esteem, make you look more attractive to others, or just keep up with the Joneses. Many reality stars and almost all TV personalities (newscasters, sportscasters, talk show hosts, and so on) have white teeth that shine. All of these people with shiny teeth must be going to the dentist to the stars, or are they? They look like the skinny models who walk the runways. I mean, who has teeth that look so good? People know that Hollywood stars smoke cigarettes, drink a lot of coffee, and go to rehab a lot. All of these things shouldn't stain their teeth, right?
Yes, they do, but they also went to a dentist to get their teeth back to the way they used to look. These famous people don't use the over-the-counter medicines that we all see on TV and in stores. They hire a pro to do it right for them.
We all want white teeth, but many of us don't do anything about it because we don't want to, can't afford it, or don't know how to get the best results. But one thing is certain: having nice, white teeth will make us feel and look better. There's no denying it.
Teeth that are grey or yellow are caused by damage to the colour of your teeth. With the right care, you can get your teeth to shine like they did when you were younger. But first, you have to figure out which method is best for you.
The two best ways to whiten your teeth are with a laser in the dentist's office or with trays that your dentist makes for you to use at home. Most over-the-counter treatments will help in some way, but they won't be as effective as these professional treatments. Most over-the-counter methods will lighten your teeth by three to five shades, but professional treatments can lighten them by ten shades or more.
For both the top and bottom teeth, the in-office laser treatment is likely to cost between $400 and $900. But in most cases, you will need more than one treatment to get the best results, and your dentist may suggest that you follow up this treatment with a custom-tray at-home remedy. This will, of course, cost you more money in the end.
Putting aside the high cost, the biggest benefit of professional treatments is that they work right away and last for a long time. With laser treatment, you'll see full results as soon as the procedure is over, and your dentist has given you professional-grade bleaching gel to keep your teeth white for a long time. You can use it in custom-fitted trays at home. Tre White by Opalescence is a professional teeth-whitening kit with disposable trays that you wear once a day for 30–60 minutes. In 5 to 10 days, you'll start to see results. It can be found at www.cleure.com.
You may or may not be thinking about getting your teeth whitened right now, but if you do, there are some things you can count on:
You will feel more sure of yourself.
You will look better.
People won't be turned off by your yellowing or greying smile anymore.
The method is much cheaper and less invasive than liposuction, facelifts, and tummy tucks.
It doesn't hurt at all.
It's totally safe.
If you want to whiten your teeth, the best thing to do is talk to your dentist, who can help you figure out the best way to do it.
If you do decide to use Tre White to whiten your teeth, we'd love it if you'd send us some "before" and "after" pictures so we can show them off on our site.
