Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Overview of Whitening Procedures

By Tracy Daniels

In a world in which an individual's appearance matters most, it is no wonder that the teeth whitening treatments have soared in popularity. The producers of whitening products quickly understood that an investment in this field would bring them a lot of money. That is why the number of teeth whitening products to be found on the market has increased by 25%.

A short review of the types of teeth whitening treatments available may prove useful to those considering such procedures. There are two main types of teeth whitening treatments available. A visit to the dentist is thought to be the most appropriate method of having your teeth whitened, as you will also receive proper dental care in the form of an examination before the procedure begins. In addition to that, because it is in a dental office, you can be sure that nothing wrong is going to happen to your teeth or gums.

However, in-office treatments are very expensive and not everybody can afford them. That is why cheaper versions of the whitening procedures have appeared. They are known under the name teeth whitening kits and if they are applied correctly they can give wonderful results.

There is a direct link between time and money, at least, in regards to teeth whitening. If you want whiter teeth in little time you should go to the dentist and receive a professional-grade treatment. If you are willing to wait two to four weeks then you can choose an at-home kit or homemade remedy which will cost less.

If you want to choose a home tooth whitening kit you must be sure that the product will offer the basic information. The ingredients used for whitening must be written on the package, so take a good look and pick the one that effectively cleans and whitens the teeth.

The ingredients contained in a particular product should give you some idea regarding its effectiveness. Most teeth whitening kits offer a special gel that contains either carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide.

Even though you might be tempted to buy the products that contain super strength gel, you should be aware of the fact the stronger the gel is the more damage it can cause to your teeth and gums. Although the results will appear faster, your teeth will become very sensitive to temperature.

An important detail when choosing the whitening kit should be the quality of the customer care. This differentiates the good companies that keep in touch with their clients from the bad companies that don't place as much emphasis on customer satisfaction.

Also, be aware of the cost of the product. The less you pay for it the less effective it likely is.

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