Teeth whitening is not only a cosmetic procedure that can make your smile brighter and more attractive but it also is a way to reduce the risk of tooth decay. If you have a nice smile, you are also less likely to be embarrassed when the next person you meet says “hi” or gives you a nod because of your new smile. Although you may have already considered it as an option for your teeth before, not many people know how this type of treatment works.
The first thing that you have to do is to visit your dentist to discuss the best treatment plan for your teeth. He will then suggest a teeth whitening solution, which is a gel containing hydrogen peroxide or some other whitening agent.
Your dentist can prepare a specific type of teeth whitening gel for you or he may recommend that you use the hydrogen peroxide solution that you buy from a drug store. Once you start the daily treatment regimen, it will take a while for your teeth to reach the desired shade.
The gel that is prepared by the dentist normally contains about ten percent hydrogen peroxide. In this type of treatment, the peroxide gel will act as a bleaching agent. When the gel reaches your teeth, it becomes a coating, which will make it easier for the teeth to absorb the peroxide gel.
After you have finished the treatment, you will see results continue to increase for several days. The peroxide gel that is used during the treatment may temporarily dehydrate your teeth and make the enamel more porous, so if you start eating foods with high sugar content, you may experience a little sensitivity in your teeth when you bite or chew your food. You may also feel a little uncomfortable while chewing gum after the gel has been applied to your teeth.
When you eat foods containing high sugar content, the sugar molecules tend to stick to the surface of your teeth. This is also one of the reasons why you feel pain after consuming high-sugar foods like candies, cookies, and other sweets.
You can easily get whiter teeth at home by using a home teeth whitening kit. It is also essential that you continue to brush your teeth after you have completed the teeth whitening process. Although the gel might be whitening your teeth, it is still important that you floss and brush your teeth regularly.
