{"id":3313,"date":"2021-09-20T11:39:12","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T11:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ml.dentartdentalcare.com\/index.php\/2021\/09\/20\/what-is-best-for-whitening-teeth\/"},"modified":"2023-07-09T19:41:38","modified_gmt":"2023-07-09T19:41:38","slug":"what-is-best-for-whitening-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ml.dentartdentalcare.com\/index.php\/2021\/09\/20\/what-is-best-for-whitening-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"What is best for whitening teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whitening, or &#8220;tooth bleaching&#8221;, is the most common cosmetic dental procedure. Whitening is a safe process that is effective for most patients. Multiple whitening options are available, including over the counter products such as&nbsp;Crest Whitestrips, as well as dentist-supervised methods such as in-office treatments or at-home treatments involving trays with a peroxide gel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laser whitening is a teeth whitening technique in which gums are covered with a rubber dam and a bleaching chemical is applied to the teeth. A beam of argon laser, which is intended to accelerate the process of bleaching, is then projected upon the teeth. This laser activates the bleaching chemical and lightens the teeth colour.&nbsp;Laser whitening is said to be six times more effective in teeth whitening compared to other procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strips and gels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The plastic whitening strips contain a thin layer of peroxide gel and are shaped to fit the buccal\/labial surfaces of teeth. Many different types of whitening strips are available on the market, after being introduced in the late 1980s.&nbsp;Specific whitening strip products have their own set of instructions however the strips are typically applied twice daily for 30 minutes for 14 days.&nbsp;In several days, tooth colour can lighten by 1 or 2 shades.The tooth whitening endpoint does depend on the frequency of use and ingredients of the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whitening gels are applied onto the tooth surface with a small brush. The gels contain peroxide and are recommended to be applied twice a day for 14 days.&nbsp;The tooth whitening endpoint is like that of the whitening strips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rinses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whitening rinses work by reaction of the oxygen sources such as hydrogen peroxide within the rinse and the chromogens on or within the tooth&nbsp;It is recommended to use twice a day, rinsing for one minute.&nbsp;To see an improvement in shade colour, it can take up to three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toothpastes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whitening toothpaste differs from regular toothpaste in that they contain higher amounts of abrasives and detergents to be more effective at removing tougher stains&nbsp;Some whitening toothpaste contain low concentrations of carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide which help lighten tooth colour however they do not contain bleach&nbsp;With continuity of use over time, tooth colour can lighten by one or two shades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tray-base<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tray-based tooth whitening is achieved by wearing a fitted tray containing carbamide peroxide bleaching gel overnight or for two to four hours a day. If the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions are followed, tooth whitening can occur within three days and lighten teeth by one or two shades.This type of tooth whitening is available over-the-counter and professionally from an oral health professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baking sod<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Baking soda is a safe, low abrasive, and effective stain removal and tooth whitening toothpaste. Tooth whitening toothpaste that has excessive abrasivity is harmful to dental tissue, therefore baking soda is a desirable alternative. To date, clinical studies on baking soda report that there have been no reported adverse effects. It also contains acid-buffering components that make baking soda biologically antibacterial at high concentrations and capable of preventing the growth of&nbsp;Streptococcus mutants<em>.<\/em>&nbsp;Baking soda might be useful for caries-prone patients as well as those who wish to have whiter teeth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tooth whitening may be undertaken for a variety of reasons, but whitening may also be recommended to some individuals by dental professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Intrinsic tooth staining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aesthetics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dental fluorosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Endodontic treatment (internal bleaching)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tetracycline staining<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whitening, or &#8220;tooth bleaching&#8221;, is the most common cosmetic dental procedure. Whitening is a safe process that is effective for most patients. 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