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Teeth
whitening options
Why
should you do it and what is the best way? No
matter how much care you take of your teeth, over time they
are not as white as they should be. People who never
or rarely visit a dentist have even worse teeth. I
don't have to tell you this but people with
white teeth look
better and create a more positive impression on
everyone (Related article:
How to get
perfect teeth). The bottom line: explore the option of
whitening your teeth particularly because it is now possible
to whiten your teeth yourself right in your home. There
are three major options for teeth whitening right now:
Bleaching by a dentist This
is generally a two-step process. Since the dentist
and her/his assistant will work for about two hours, you
can add up the cost. It can be hundreds of dollars
and most insurance programs do not cover teeth
whitening. Of course, the dentist will do a very
thorough job and you will get better results with
long-lasting effect. Recommended if you have
really bad looking teeth from years of neglect and you
want a good job done and have the money to spend.
(Related: Straight teeth with
Invisalign) In-home
bleaching In
this process, you buy the bleaching agent yourself and
many of them are now available over-the-counter.
Or in other words, you can simply go online and order
them right away without a prescription from a
doctor. Typically, you will apply a gel on your
teeth, let it dry for a few seconds, and just forget
about it. How long you wear it and how many
applications will be needed for the complete program
depends on the product that you buy. So it is best
to do your research and then pick the product that best
suits your personal situation (Oral
care). Recommended if you
do not want to spend the money with the dentist or if
your teeth are in reasonable shape and you just want to
make sure that you look better. (Related:
How to take care of your teeth) Using
a teeth whitening toothpaste/strips Probably
the cheapest and zero-hassle option. You simply
change to this new toothpaste or apply the strips. They are very
affordable and most leading toothpaste brands like
Starbrite,
Colgate Simply White and
Crest Whitestrips do a great
job if you have only minor yellowing of teeth and your
teeth are otherwise in good shape.
GoSmile, while somewhat more expensive, is a better
product. Taking
care of teeth after whitening
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Follow the advice of
your dentist if you have visited one.
(Related:
Dental facelift)
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Brush your teeth
after every meal and definitely rinse your mouth
with water every time you eat/drink something.
Also use a mouthwash like
Listerine.
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Limit consumption of
coffee. (Related:
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