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Teeth whitening is a very common cosmetic dentistry procedure. There are a whole host of teeth bleaching treatments available, from whitening toothpastes to press on strips to take home professional kits to in office bleaching sessions. Yet only 15% of people have tried teeth whitening. The truth is, teeth whitening is very effective. You can have a movie star look! Almost everyone who tries teeth whitening sees a modest to brilliant increase in the whiteness of their teeth. However, teeth whitening is not a do it once and forget it solution; it requires periodic touch ups for the best effect. Most of us start life with brilliant white teeth. Their enamel surface is designed to protect our teeth from the effects of chewing, grinding, and the acidity generated by eating sweets. As we age, enamel is worn down and the yellow dentin that forms the core of the tooth shows through more and more. The enamel surface gets millions of tiny cracks, that gradually accumulate stains and debris. Teeth whitening removes the stains and debris, leaving the enamel cracks open and exposed. Some of the cracks are quickly re-mineralized by saliva, while others are filled up again with organic debris. Some stains are treated easily, while others are more difficult and may require periodic treatment over a matter of months or longer. Technically, "whitening" refers to restoring your teeth's natural shade by removing surface stains. "Bleaching" is permitted to be used by the FDA only when teeth can be whitened beyond their natural color, and applies strictly to products that contain bleaching agents like hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. Since whitening sounds so much more marketable than bleaching, that term is almost always used even though mostthe majority of treatments use bleaching agents. There are several approaches to getting a movie star look. There are three major types of teeth whitening treatments: in office whitening, professional take home kits, and over the counter whitening products. In office whitening involves 3 or 4 visits to your dentist's office, and involves the application of a high concentration hydrogen peroxide gel applied to your teeth after a paint on rubber dam has been applied to protect your gums. The average cost of in office whitening is about $650. You will likely see a significant improvement in tooth color in a short period of time. Many dentists believe that high quality take home kits can actually produce the best long term effects. They typically use a lower concentration peroxide gel that can remain on the teeth for a longer period of time, typically an hour or so. Take home kits typically use carbamide peroxide rather than hydrogen peroxide. Carbamide peroxide is about one third as concentrated than hydrogen peroxide. Take home kits are no hassle, and are perfect for periodic maintenance of your bright new smile. Costs range from $100-$400 for professional quality teeth whitening kits.
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Dr. Jay Smiley, DDS is a consultant for Movie Star Smiles. Click to get a FREE sample of the Movie Star Look teeth whitening kit.
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