Teeth are one of the most visible parts of the body and people these days are ready to go to any extent for making them look bright and shiny. If you are embarrassed of your stained and yellow teeth, then there are several teeth whitening methods and products that can help restore your bright smile. These methods can also be applied for coloring or brightening of a single tooth rather than for the whole set of teeth. Tooth whitening is, nothing but a bleaching process for removing stains and brightening the discolored teeth by bleaching enamel and dentin, which are the main mass of the teeth. There are many advisable tooth whitening methods available in the market, such as:1. Using Over-the-top teeth whitening products: Over-the-top gel or OTC gel is one of the simple and straightforward ways of brightening your teeth. Over-the-top products generally include whitening toothpastes, whitening gels, a peroxide containing band-aid which is to be placed directly on the teeth and other teeth whitening strips. Of these, whitening toothpastes (which contain a mix of regular cleansers) are generally used for simply maintaining the color of your teeth rather than making them whiter. The whitening strips, on the other hand, are very easy to use and you just have to put them in your mouth and allow them to dissolve. However, there are hardly any strips which can improve the shade of your teeth by more than a couple of shades. The result period for the OTC products is generally between 1 to 3 weeks. 2. Loaded Tray method: The loaded tray method is also sometimes called custom-made tray method. This specifically involves filling up of a molded tray with the prescribed bleaching solutions or hydrogen peroxide gels. This tray is then to be worn by you for a specified period of time every day for about two weeks. This is a very popular method of making your teeth many shades whiter than the original shade. However, it is little expensive than using the OTC products. 3. Laser whitening: The laser teeth whitening method is basically a bleaching process, where hydrogen peroxide is applied directly with the laser light in order to effectuate the reaction between the two. This procedure allows the gel to activate and penetrate into the enamel. There are various laser whitening techniques such as – Rembrandt laser teeth whitening, BriteSmile laser teeth whitening and Zoom laser teeth whitening, of which Zoom whitening is the most popular and sought-after. Laser teeth whitening is the most effective and also the costliest method among all teeth whitening methods. But with this method, even the worst stained teeth can be made to dazzle. However, before deciding to apply any of the above methods, you must take professional advice. Teeth whitening methods are very subjective and might not be suitable for everyone, which is why consulting your doctor is very important. You can then ask your doctor, friends or relatives to refer you to some dentist who has proper experience and knowledge about the teeth whitening treatment. For instance, if you are a resident of London, you can ask your people to help you find an experienced and known Teeth whitening London for best of the services.

Teeth become stained and discolored from coffee, tea, colored carbonated drinks, red wine, and smoking. There are many New York City teeth whitening systems performed by certified dentists and their staff to produce long lasting and beautiful results. Teeth are cleaned and plaque is removed before any cleaning procedure is performed. The hydrogen-peroxide based whitening gel is applied to the teeth before the laser or lighting tool is used to activate the whitening. Some procedures require certain tools and others do not require the use of tools at all. Laser whitening is the most expensive method. Crystals in the gel are activated by the laser light to penetrate enamel and cause the whitening effect on the teeth. This method is a favorite of patients with sensitive teeth and is completed in one visit. Britesmile was the first non-laser method available. The whitening gel is combined with another compound before applying to the teeth. This mixture is activated by a gas plasma or LED bleaching light which works on both the upper and lower teeth simultaneously. Three applications take one hour to complete. Zoom Whitening Treatments came out after Britesmile and is similar to that method. Zoom Whitening has been featured on the television show Extreme Makeover. This process uses a mercury halide light with an infrared filter to decrease any heat felt on the teeth. Both the upper and lower teeth can be done at the same time in about one hour. The Opalescence Teeth Whitening System uses the whitening gel and another separate component mixed together. A bleaching light or the standard curing light for hardening newly installed fillings can be used if desired. Since the lighting instrument only works on one tooth at a time, three applications take about sixty to eighty minutes. LumaCool uses a whitening compound that results from mixing a whitening powder and liquid. An LED or xenon halogen light activates the whitening agent. Three applications are completed in one half hour session. The Niveous Whitening System utilizes a ready to use whitening gel that includes a compound to activate the gel. This compound is applied with applicator brushes. One tooth at a time is worked on, and the two applications in one session generally takes less than one hour. The whitening gel used in the Sapphire Teeth Whitening System includes a special ingredient to minimize sensitivity. The use of a plasma arc light is optional. Two applications in one session usually takes sixty to ninety minutes. Beyond Power Whitening System uses a halogen bleaching light on the whitening gel applied to teeth. Both upper and lower teeth are simultaneously whitened in three treatments in one session that takes about 30 minutes. LaserSmile uses an LED laser with the whitening gel. Two applications take one session of about thirty minutes. The NUPRO Illumine System uses the same whitening gel but does not require a laser or light instrument. Three applications are applied in one session that generally takes sixty to seventy minutes. Professional teeth whitening by a certified dentist and staff offers immediate results. A return visit every six months ensures a bright smile that will last a long time. For more information about New York teeth whitening and NYC teeth whitening please visit http://www. nyccd. com.

You might be wondering that no matter how hard a person brush his or her teeth, it is still very difficult to reverse the present discoloration. The reason for that is the teeth are constantly being assaulted by elements that cause stains to the teeth. Teeth can significantly lose their whiteness between what we drink and eat on top of the natural development of plaque.
The top factors that discolor our teeth are smoking, fizzy soft drinks, coffee and tea, spicy food and some medications. You might want to moderate your consumption of these things if you are serious in whitening your teeth.
2 methods to whiten teeth
There are two methods to white your teeth, the professional method also know as the in chair treatment method or the cheaper method – at home teeth whitening methods.
The professional method is of understandably more expensive than the at home teeth whitening methods. It is because you need to visit a dentist (and pay for professional fee of course) to have your teeth checked and get an advice on how to best whiten your teeth. These method can cost you around $500 to $ 1000. (Not exactly what you want to do if you’re on a budget)
The “at home teeth whitening methods” on the other hand is what you would want if you’re trying to save some bucks. Instead of going to a dentist and pay for a professional fee, you can just buy teeth whitening products that you can apply yourself to your teeth at home.
The most popular teeth whitening solutions that you can use at home are whitening toothpastes, whitening strips, tray bleaching kits and applicators.
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If you are considering whitening your teeth, there are many things to think about. Is diy teeth whitening a valid option? Well lets take a look at the different methods available. Do-it-yourself teeth whitening can be divided into two groups: First, the home remedy type methods or you could say the “mix it at home” methods. And second, the commercial kits bought at the pharmacy and used at home without any assistance. The home remedies:There are quite a few “home” teeth whitening ideas running around. The use of baking soda as a tooth paste is very old. It was used as the “paste” itself or added to the regular tooth paste. This method has its drawback because of the abrasion it will do to the teeth enamel over time and is not usually recommended. Other home solutions include the use of lemon juice, strawberries and other fruits. The idea is that the acid of lemons will bleach the teeth. The success of these methods are nominal at best and it’s not good for teeth to be continually “soaked” in the acid. DIY commercial products:In the past there were tooth pastes sold and advertised with baking soda – but as said above this can be harmful. It seems that all the tooth paste companies have tooth whitening tooth paste now. This does help keep your teeth white but simply will not remove a lot of the stains. They are good for maintaining the brightness after a good whitening has been done. Even these should not be over used. The use of whitening strips was very popular for a while but don’t seem to be used much anymore.   The strips go over the teeth and need to remain for a long while so the bleaching agent can work on the teeth. They are hard to keep in place and very messy. Probably the method seen most often is the use of teeth trays and a peroxide mixture. The bleaching agent would be placed into the tray and the tray placed on the teeth. It would then need to remain in place so the whitening of the teeth could take place. Many problems can arise with this method as well depending on brand and usually the cost. Fact is if the tray does not fit closely to the teeth then it will give a poor result. The whitening will not be uniform usually leaving the the tip of the teeth very white and then the whiteness fades closer to the gum. There are some teeth that will not whiten. Certain antibiotics if given to children while their teeth are still forming will cause the teeth to be discolored and gray. Unfortunately there is nothing to do about this. Of course there is the option of total tooth replacement with caps to improve the appearance of even these darkened teeth. All of our teeth are different and the teeth whitening needed can be different to. DIY teeth whitening will work for some people and just flat will not for others.

Nothing in this world is really free, right? And it goes for teeth whitening also. But the closest thing to a free teeth whitening method I have heard of is using already available items we all have at home in the cabinet. One such whitening method uses a mixture of common peroxide, the bottle we use for disinfecting and cleaning skin abrasions or cuts. It can be used as a thickened paste that is applied to the teeth or as a thin liquid much like a mouth wash. We do not recommend this because the use of a bleaching agent that is too strong can cause irritation of the mouth’s soft tissue. And the actual teeth whitening result is not going to be very good. Bottom line is that you cannot keep the mixture on the teeth long enough to whiten them without hurting the rest of the mouth. There is one inexpensive option that we have heard of that uses a “home-made” tray or mouth piece for the teeth and puts a bleaching mixture in the tray for an extended length of time. These mouth pieces are like a sports mouth guard. You put it in hot water to soften the guard and then place it over the teeth and bite. The “tray” will mold to the teeth before it cools completely. This is an attempt to “copy” the trays made by dentist, only the dentist makes a mold of the mouth first (and charges $200 or more). Usually these home-made trays do not fit very well and cause uneven whitening of the teeth. Caution must also be used in any home-made mixture not to damage or irritate the gums. Then there is the almost “free” teeth whitening method is the use of whitening tooth paste. These are sold by most brand names and some maybe better than others but only to a small extent. A large percentage of people use them today on a daily basis. But they can and have caused problems for some. If you brush your teeth four or five or even more times a day (and yes there are people who do) you can hurt the enamel of your teeth. The whitening paste is abrasive and will gradually wear down the outer hard shell, or enamel, of the teeth. The amount of abrasion can also be increased by hard brushing, or bearing down with the tooth brush harder than is really necessary for good cleaning. The best advice is to see your dentist on a regular basis, have your teeth cleaned by a dental hygienist, and consult your dentist about any home or free teeth whitening you might want to try.