People say that the face shows what's going on in the mind. A beautiful face makes it easy to get results or make a good first impression, while the opposite makes it hard. Not surprisingly, our teeth get a lot of attention and are a big part of judging how attractive someone is. This means that a clean, white smile can be a big part of how many people first see you. The way our teeth look shows how confident we are and helps us win the hearts of the people we meet.
Tooth whitening is a way to make our natural tooth colour look brighter. This should be done without taking away any of the surface or enamel of the tooth. Teeth should not be whitened in a way that damages the enamel, as this can lead to tooth decay and eventual tooth loss. This means that harsher methods should not be used, even if they are more effective at bleaching. You can't change the colour completely, so the shades that are already there are just made lighter.
One of the main reasons why our teeth aren't as white as they used to be is that we no longer eat and live the way we used to. Our teeth are always getting stained by things like tea, coffee, and red wine, as well as by habits like smoking and drinking. Tarter can also make our teeth look different.
Tooth bleaching, which is another name for tooth whitening, is a way to get rid of these stains and discolorations. It is a way for cosmetic dentists to lighten discoloration in the teeth.
Most people get their teeth whitened by a dentist. To do this, they usually use hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. This lets oxygen get to the teeth, which gets rid of stains and cracks and makes the colour of the teeth brighter. Most of the time, gels are put on the gums first, and special trays are used to spread the materials. Most of the time, this will be done in 30 minutes to an hour.
In addition to this kind of cleaning, people now often use laser whitening, which is also called "power whitening." In this method, a cover is used to protect the gums, and then a bleaching product is painted on the teeth. Then, laser beams are used to turn this product on. The light speeds up the chemical reaction of the whitening product. This way to whiten teeth works better and faster than the other one I mentioned. It can make your teeth six to eight shades whiter, but it is much more expensive than other options.
With at-home tooth whitening, the bleaching materials are sent to the patient's home, and they do their own bleaching treatments. Be careful, because this method doesn't have good supervision and must be used carefully. Using peroxide bleaching compounds to whiten teeth has become a very popular method, so there are lots of whitening toothpastes on the market. But they don't change the natural colour of your teeth because they are meant to get rid of stains on the teeth and make them look better.
When teeth are whitened in a dentist's office, it is done professionally and under close watch. They start by checking the teeth's health. For example, they look for cavities because tooth whitening gels can make cavities worse. So the first step is to fix any cavities. Next, the teeth are cleaned to get rid of any plaque that is still there. The client's mouth is then made to fit a tray. This custom-made mouth tray with whitening gel is put in your mouth and left that way for 10–20 days.
Teeth that have been whitened by a professional can stay white for up to three years. But the life of the result may be different from person to person and depend on how each person lives. For people who smoke, drink a lot, etc., the effect probably won't last as long. Such habits can make stains and holes in the teeth move around again.
People often report a few side effects after getting their teeth whitened. During or after the treatment, some people find that their teeth are more sensitive to cold. Some people who whiten their teeth get gum pain, a sore throat, or white spots on the gum line. It has been found that these symptoms don't last long for most people. Any problem that lasts for a long time could be caused by other things that need to be fixed right away by a dentist.
As we've seen, once our teeth are decolored, advanced dental clinics can restore or make them whiter, but if good habits are followed, this can be kept up or its effects can be put off. It is best to use fluoride toothpaste to brush your teeth twice a day. Sugary foods should not be eaten in large amounts. Also, you shouldn't drink alcohol or smoke, or at least you should do it as little as possible. If we do these simple things and go to the dentist once a year, our teeth will stay bright for a long time.
Jared Winston, 2006. All rights reserved. No One Has the Right.
