I don't have a clue who thought up teeth whitening beyond the cleaning the dentist recommends every six months. We look for at home remedies instead to avoid the cost – and pain – associated with prior visits to the dentist.
Teeth whitening has become required for a large number of people due to minute food particles that intrude into small cracks and fissures that deepen in teeth as we age.
The fast track to stained teeth is paved with tobacco smoke, red wine, and strong coffee.
For many people , bright teeth are more important than actual dental health. We want those pearly whites for luring a mate, slamming a job interview, and just to feel more confident about ourselves when we look in the mirror.
If “greed is good” was the mantra for the 80s, then “vanity is good” could become the catchphrase for the Obama era.
The color of your teeth may cause you to look much older than your factual years. People naturally associate bright white teeth and a big smile with youth.
Maybe fear of going to the dentist is at the root of the surge in DIY teeth whitening systems.
I have known doctors, even an oncologist who was a smoker, so afraid of the dentist that his patients had to look past his brown teeth and rancid breath. I guess if you have cancer, the doctor’s yellow teeth are not an issue.
Gels and pastes and pens are simple to use, work fine for most individuals, and are within the budget of most people. You can start by brushing with baking soda and rinsing with hydrogen peroxide to take care of the minor issues before using the whitening system.
If your dental health is basically sound, any number of home whitening kits will bleach your teeth white. I would try an at home kit before going the laser or cosmetic procedures route.
Some concerns with home teeth bleaching kits:
* too many products to choose from
* many of the low cost kits sold in drug stores are not the best to use
* may take from two weeks to three months to reach significant results
* may not be as easy to use than you thought
* may not tackle deep staining
Laser teeth whitening procedures are another story. This is done by a dental professional in a clinic and can whiten your teeth in as little as 1 hour. A special tooth whitening gel is applied. Then, a special light is directed at your teeth to activate the gel and destroy nasty stains in the enamel.
Normally, this will take several applications of the gel and light over one hour, and cost hundreds of dollars. The good news is that the procedure is painless, with no drills or injections, and the cost is thousands of dollars less than cosmetic dentistry.
Laser might be the unsurpassed procedure for teeth whitening if:
* you want bright, white teeth now – not in 2 months
* you have a job interview and you need to look your best
* you have dark stains from years of smoking, coffee, red wine
* you want a more youthful smile without yellow, dull teeth
* you are starting a fresh life after a divorce or other life changing event
Due to the current economy, many dentists are providing payment plans or financing.
Systematic teeth whitening procedures – whether do-it-yourself or in the dentist's office – are the way to keep a bright smile that will make you look younger and give you the confidence to face any of life's challenges.
If you have an interview for employment or a wedding coming up, by all means seek out professional laser teeth whitening. If not, go online for a free trial system to see what works for you. (All you pay is shipping and handling for a 14 to 90 day trial, depending on the system.
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Charles Lamm is a retired attorney living in South Florida now sharing the wealth about personal finance and health issues like teeth whitening procedures.
His main website: After the Beatdown.=====
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