| In this competitive world, looking good and feeling | | | | Dentists use professional grade equipment that |
| confident is very important. Stained teeth can diminish | | | | contains a stronger form of bleach. The peroxide |
| your appeal but this can be quickly remedied with teeth | | | | comes in a more concentrated form. The gels or |
| whitening bleach. Whitening or bleaching teeth is safe | | | | pastes may contain additives to help in the bleaching |
| and effective and can be done at home or in a | | | | process. Some whitening bleaches for the teeth work |
| dentist's office. | | | | faster than others but they all result in whiter teeth and |
| Tooth whitening is also known as dental bleaching and | | | | a brighter smile. |
| is a common procedure in cosmetic dentistry. Teeth | | | | Dental bleaching can be done at home or in-office |
| can become stained by foodstuff, nicotine and | | | | under a dentist's supervision. The in-office procedure is |
| bacterial pigments. Certain antibiotics such as | | | | more convenient and will give you whiter teeth in a |
| tetracycline also cause teeth stains. | | | | very short time. In general, teeth whitening procedures |
| Teeth whitening bleach is used to lighten and erase | | | | at home take longer and may not be as effective. It is |
| stains and spots from the teeth. It often contains | | | | important to follow the instructions carefully to achieve |
| strong oxidizing agents such as carbamide peroxide | | | | the best results. The bleach must be applied correctly |
| and hydrogen peroxide. Dentists have been using | | | | to avoid severe effects on the gums and lips. |
| these whitening bleaches for many years to treat | | | | Before using a teeth whitening bleach, it is advisable to |
| patients who want to have whiter teeth. | | | | consult a dentist to find out if the procedure is right for |
| These days, most whitening bleaches are available in | | | | you. The dentist will check the health of your teeth and |
| gel form and contain a bleaching ingredient such as | | | | gums. If you have sensitive teeth, you may have |
| hydrogen peroxide. Whitening kits for the home that | | | | trouble using whitening bleach. It is also normal for the |
| you can buy at most drugstores and groceries contain | | | | teeth to become sensitive for a few days after a |
| a mild form of bleach. They are effective in whitening | | | | whitening procedure. |
| teeth and providing a brighter smile but are often | | | | For most people, teeth whitening bleach is the best |
| ineffective against deeper stains. Aside from the | | | | option for whiter teeth. It is a fast, safe and effective |
| bleaching agent, these products also often contain | | | | way to achieve a winning smile. |
| fluoride and Vitamins E and C. | | | | |