Teeth Whitening System
If you're looking to invest
in a good quality teeth whitening system, it will
help to know the different types of systems available to
the job for you. There are two basic categories of
systems designed to brighten your teeth, they are the
home system and the office system.
Home whitening systems are exactly that - to be used at
home. These are a cheaper and more convenient option in
comparison to the office system and include a wide range
of products, from special toothpastes to gels. While all
toothpastes work to clean and whiten the teeth,
specially designed whitening toothpastes go one step
further to remove stains on the teeth. This is because
they contain polishing agents that are not necessarily
found in regular toothpastes. The polishing you'll
receive from these special toothpastes, however, is but
superficial as they do not contain any bleaching agents
to remove deep stains.
Another product of the home system is gel. This will
generally contain a bleaching agent - typically
peroxide. A common application of this product is to use
it twice a day, every day for at least two weeks in
order to see results. The results are usually
non-permanent and can last up to four months. Whitening
strips are another home system that offers similar
results to the gel. These are thin strips coated with a
type of peroxide gel and generally used twice a day for
at least two weeks. Office
teeth whitening systems are usually more effective and
produce faster results than home systems. This option of
brightening your smile will also generally involve a
higher monetary investment at the onset. With an office
whitening option, a bleaching agent is applied directly
to your teeth. This is then activated using a laser or
light source and results can often be seen after just
one session with a dentist.
If you want to maintain your whiter, brighter teeth in
the long run, you can have a procedure performed at the
dentist's with the office teeth whitening system,
followed by regular maintenance at home using one of the
home-based products as recommended by your dentist. No
matter which option you decide on, it is important that
you check with a dental care professional to make sure
that you are suitable for such a procedure (especially
if you are keen on doing it yourself at home).
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