Sunday, August 16, 2009

Whitening Your Teeth the Safe Way

By Daniel Murphy

Any teeth whitening procedures are safe as long as it is done correctly. Anything that involves stripping the enamel from your teeth is not safe as this is not how safe teeth whitening is practiced. If you choose to strip your teeth of enamel you will probably notice that they will turn a yellow color instead of looking whiter.

Using a hard tooth toothbrush to bleach your teeth is not recommended either. This is because you can actually cause damage to your gums if you are too vigorous, especially when using a hard bristled toothbrush. There are literally hundreds of tooth whitening products on the market, but with any of them you should use a soft bristled brush for a gentler clean, and one which won't cause any damage to your gums.

When you go looking for a teeth whitening agent you should read the list of ingredients carefully and avoid anything that looks or sounds like an abrasive. Abrasives can cause permanent damage both to your teeth and to your gums and therefore are to be avoided at all costs. Most products use safe chemicals rather than abrasives, and these work well. If you are in any doubt regarding abrasive content, check with the store staff, or the manufacturer.

Whitening your teeth in a safe manner is important. Rather than risk any accidents, you should talk to your dentist for advice; better still ask your dentist to do it for you. He/she will be an expert and it is well worth paying them that little extra, but ending up with beautifully white teeth without any side effects or discoloration.

Teeth whitening is not something that you have to do from a medical point of view, it is purely cosmetic. It doesn't have to be very expensive though. If your dentist doesn't offer that service, he/she will be able to recommend you to an appropriate clinic. Getting a recommendation is the best way to choose a teeth whitening clinic because you are going on the back of someone else's experience, and people work hard to protect a good reputation.

Should you feel that the cost of using a special clinic, or even your own dentist, is going to be too expensive, there are plenty of over the counter treatments on general sale. You'll find them on sale at a pharmacy, or the pharmaceutical department of your local supermarket, or of course online. You may have to try a few different brands before finding one that you feel is best for you.

When you are looking for a safe teeth whitening product over-the-counter, make sure that it doesn't contain any abrasives, but rather harmless chemicals. The products that are not good for you will be cheaper, but that is why they are cheaper. They will do you no good, not to mention what it will do to your teeth.

Don't forget that you only get one set of teeth to last you through your adult life. You need to look after them to the best of your ability and make sure you go for regular dental treatment. Choosing a safe teeth whitening procedure will enhance your dental hygiene and you will be amazed at the difference it makes to your looks and to your self-confidence too.

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