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mardi 7 mai 2013

Teeth Bleaching Is A Beneficial Procedure For Many Individuals

By Alison Wilcox


Teeth bleaching tips can be found virtually everywhere on today's health and beauty market. However, sorting through the numerous options one has when searching for such products can be a bit frustrating. Each manufacturer states that their product is the best, but savvy shoppers know that this cannot be the case. It helps if one understands that regardless of the brand name of the product, the active ingredient is typically always hydrogen peroxide.

Hydrogen peroxide acts as a potent stain remover, but it does not harm the enamel on one's teeth. Standard concentration is between ten percent and thirty percent. This is because this range is considered safe for use by most dentists and cosmetic professionals. Stronger solutions can be purchased, but one must often get a prescription in order to obtain a higher concentration.

The positive outcome associated with the use of hydrogen peroxide starts when the solution begins breaking down on the surface of one's teeth. It generally takes about five minutes for this to occur. Afterwards, the person must leave the solution on his or her teeth for another 15 minutes in order to lighten the surface of each tooth to a brighter color.

The solution is typically used in the form of a gel. Depending on the brand name one selects, the person may be able to place the gel in a guard and position it in his or her mouth. This will help keep the gel in place until it has a chance to work. Although certain whitening agents can be painted on the surface of one's teeth with a brush, gels are by far the most popular application method.

As previously mentioned, the concentration that can be purchased over-the-counter is usually no higher than thirty percent. However, if one is interested in using hydrogen peroxide with a stronger concentration, he or she can have such a formula applied by a cosmetic dentist.

Carbamide peroxide is also used in the aforementioned products. Although this formula, when sold over-the-counter, is not stronger than those mentioned above, it does appear to work faster than other forms of peroxide. Individual results vary from one person to the next, however. For this reason, one may have to try different strengths before finding the ideal bleaching gel or cream.

As with any cosmetic procedure, even those that are completed at home, there are some side effects and risks associated with the use of hydrogen peroxide bleaching gels. For instance, most dental professionals advise against overusing such formulas. This is because if used to excess, products of this type can eventually harm tooth enamel because of their highly acidic properties.

Additionally, overusing any product that contains peroxide may have the potential to contribute to mouth cancers. Burns on the gum line and tooth sensitivity are also undesirable side effects. However, these can be controlled by avoiding contact with the gums and by removing the solution after the appropriate amount of time has elapsed. As always, it is wise for one to speak to his or her dentist prior to using any teeth bleaching product.




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