Thursday, February 2, 2012

Beauty Tips: Teeth Whitening Products

By Owen Jones


Selecting teeth whitening products from the different teeth whitening products available on the market today can be very confusing. However, some of these teeth whitening products do not produce the desired results.

If you asked the experts, they would tell you that the best method of teeth whitening is still obtainable through your dentist. Not only is it the best, but it is also the most effective and the quickest way to have whiter teeth.

However, not all people can afford the fees that come with each treatment. Another factor that hinders them from going to dentists is fear. It seems that in early childhood, dentists are one of the most feared professions and that children just do not want to have to go to them. This fear continues on into adult life.

Although dentists do not recommend people to go for teeth whitening products, they all agree that some of these products are effective in some degree. According to many studies, most teeth whitening products can result in whiter teeth that can outlast any procedure supplled by your dentist, if used regularly and consistently.

An additional plus point that teeth whitening products have, is that they contain the same ingredients that are employed in professional whitening. Two of the active ingredients used in whitening teeth are hydrogen peroxide and carbamide. These two chemicals are also the ingredients present in some of the products that are sold in ordinary grocery stores and pharmacies.

The only advantage that teeth whitening products have over professional whitening is that they tend to be very cheap. Everyone who finds out about them can afford to add them to their list of basic shopping items.

Most of these products can be had for $30 or less. Compare this with the $100 or more that you need to pay at the dentists. It will not surprise you that people prefer them over the high fees. Still, teeth whitening products are found to have some disadvantages. Some of these are:

1. Suitability. Teeth whitening products cater for all types of teeth, it is true, but then different people have different needs. What some people find to be effective may not work for others. This is one of the problems that people will come across with these 'home' products.

Some people have sensitive teeth and gums and their reaction to these products will depend upon the suitability of the products to the persons using them. Another option would be to try out different products until you find the one that suits you.

2. Strong Chemicals Used. You will not know what your reaction to a product will be until you have tried it out. Since you do not know how sensitive your teeth are, you will also not know what might happen when you start using the product. It is wiser to consult with your dentist first before selecting any product at all.

3. Tray may not fit. The tray put in your mouth does not exactly fit you, so there is a tendency that it may be either be too large or too small.

If it is too large, the chemicals may not work so well. On the other hand, if it is too small, it could cause gum bleeding and other side effects that could cause even bigger problems. Be sure that the teeth whitening precuts you select are suitable for you. If none of them works, then maybe professional teeth whitening would be better for you.




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