You teeth can make all the difference to how you look and feel. A beautiful white smile can drastically improve your overall appearance. When it comes to whitening your teeth there are several different options available. The type of treatment that you choose should depend on your budget and how stained your teeth are. This article takes a look at some of the main ways that you can whiten your teeth.
Whitening Toothpaste
Whitening toothpaste is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to whiten your teeth. This toothpaste contains whitening compounds, which will whiten your teeth over time. Whitening toothpaste can be purchased from many supermarkets. It is great for people who want to lighten their teeth by a shade, but it is not suitable for people who have severely stained teeth.
Whitening Strips
These whitening strips will contain a small level of bleach. They are designed to be ‘stuck’ onto the upper and lower teeth and left on for a set amount of time. Whitening strips are able to whiten your teeth up to several shades. A disadvantage of teeth whitening strips is that some people find they make their teeth sensitive. When using whitening strips it is essential that you follow the instructions on the packaging, and that you do not exceed the amount of time that they are supposed to be on your teeth.
Dental Bleaching
Dental bleaching involved having a bleach applied to your teeth by a dentist, and then a special light shining onto the mixture in order to increase its bleaching power. Dental bleaching is able to whiten your teeth dramatically, and it is great if your teeth are very stained. Dental bleaching is costly in comparison to whitening toothpaste and strips, however the effects are way more noticeable and it will last for a long time.
These are just three of the main ways you can whiten your teeth, there are also a number of other ways you can whiten your teeth both at home or at the dentist. Your dentist will be able to explain the different options available to you. Always choose a high quality cosmetic dentist to ensure that you will be receiving high quality work.