Discoloured teeth are very unsightly and a very unattractive feature of a person. Being referred to as the ‘one with the yellow teeth’ is something no one would want. It is really not unusual by any means to have stained teeth, it really is to be expected with our poor diets and lifestyle choices. The teeth can also become stained through the use of medication and come naturally with age. Then some unfortunate people are just born with naturally very yellow teeth. The “funny” thing is that naturally yellow teeth are thought to be a lot stronger than naturally very white teeth. But of course this is very little comfort though, because of the media and social interaction having sparkling white teeth denote health. Having smile loaded with a set of yellow, discoloured teeth will put anyone off no matter how healthy you are. All hope is not lost though because there are a number of ways in which you can achieve a bright, white healthy smile.
Surface stains can more often than not be removed by a proper, thorough cleaning by a dentist or hygienist. They can remove some surface stains caused by tea, coffee or certain foods. However the deeper rooted stains can only be removed by one method and that is teeth whitening. There are various, inexpensive ways in which you can brighten up your smile yourself, toothpastes, gels, strips, tooth whitening pens etc. Even natural remedies, it is believed that rubbing strawberries onto your teeth and gargling with apple cider vinegar can act as natural whiteners. The most efficient and guaranteed way of getting white teeth, although not the cheapest way, is professional teeth whitening.
Professional teeth whitening is generally performed by a dentist, who will first check that, your teeth and gums are healthy enough to undergo the procedure and if so, will apply a rubber shield or gel over the gums to protect them. A whitening gel/product is applied to the teeth, hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide (which is more common nowadays) using a specially made mouth tray that is specially formed to fit the individuals mouth and teeth just the same as a gum shield. A blue laser light is normally used to quicken the process which can take as long as an hour in some cases. As the peroxide is slowly broken down, oxygen gets into the enamel of the teeth and the tooth colour is then made lighter. It will not completely change the colour of a tooth and only natural teeth are suitable for this procedure. Any dental restorative work, crowns, caps, veneers etc will not be lightened in this method. You can prolong the whiteness at home using special whitening toothpastes and gels.
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