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Teeth Whitening – What Should I Know?
There is so much talk these days about teeth whitening. What are the options? Which is right for you? The best way to decide this, is to consider the costs and benefits of the different methods available. Aside from pricing, the main factors are age and severity of the tooth discoloration.
Teeth discoloration is caused by two things. First of all, cracks appear in the enamel and are exposed to food and other debris. This accumulates and causes yellowing or browning. Secondly, while the enamel is white, the natural color underneath the enamel is a yellowish-brown. As enamel chips away or breaks down, this natural color can be seen. Younger teeth have less natural yellow showing and they also have fewer cracks in the enamel, thus less build up. Therefore, a younger person will usually have more response to teeth whitening processes.
First, let’s look at store bought kits. There are found in most drug and grocery stores and come with bleaching gels which are applied at home. Application methods can be strips, trays and brushes with which you paint on the gel. This method is usually fine for teens and people in their twenties because of the lower amount of wear and tear on the teeth. Older folks may also have good luck with these kits, especially if their teeth have been less exposed to discoloring agents like coffee, red wine and nicotine.