Many people have teeth that have been darkened by coffee, wine or other substances. There is a way to remove the stains caused by food and beverages that takes about one hour. Teeth whitening services can remove light and dark spots safely without damaging the tooth enamel, surrounding skin or gums inside the mouth.
A special blue light process works in conjunction with a gel applied to the tooth surface. The whitening process takes place at the dentin layer. The gel consists of a weak solution of 15% hydrogen peroxide that is close to the natural pH of the enamel surface of the tooth. There is not heat or ultra violet emitted from this cooling blue light.
The FDA has stated that this cosmetic treatment does not require a dentist to provide the service. People can have a trained technician do the application of the whitener. Tests have indicated that the blue light system plus oxidizer will not make the enamel of the tooth softer.
This system is also safe for children who are fourteen years or older. Those in this demographic who have experienced light colored spots left behind from braces now have the opportunity to have this treated with the special blue light system.
Some people may want to opt for the at home whitening treatments that also use the light and gel. The home treatment is somewhat different. It only takes fifteen minutes as it oxidizes the pigmentation of about sixteen front teeth down to the dentin layer. The chemicals that are used are a little different. The home kit consists of 22% carbamide peroxide which is also an oxidizer.
Another version of a home system is where people can use trays or strips putting the tooth enamel directly in contact with the oxidizing agent for longer time periods. The strips are used on a daily basis for thirty minute segments of time. Some teeth become lightened by as much as five shades. The user must be careful not to inadvertently paint the gums or skin. The majority of users prefer the strips since most trays do not fit their gums.
For those people looking for an easier system there is one that simply requires painting the product onto the enamel surface. The results however are not as noticeable since saliva in the mouth weakens the strength of the oxidization process. The method of using strips seems to be more effective but less convenient.
The fastest and most cost effective choice is to have the expert technician do the job for you. They are trained to respond to any special situations that might arise such as people who have tiny fissures in their teeth causing sensitivity to the oxidization. The technician would know what to do in these special situations.
Services are reasonably priced when one factors in the time spent in at home experimentation. When the novice user is unfamiliar with the products they will end up spending money on different systems. The price will quickly equal that of a one time visit to the technician. Beautiful ivory teeth are visually appealing and learning how to acquire that stunning smile requires doing one’s due diligence first.
