Over the counter toothpastes and other such remedies will not whiten your teeth beyond surface polishing. What is tooth whitening? Tooth whitening is a bleaching process that lightens discoloration and removes stains from the enamel and dentin of the teeth. NiteWhite , DayWhite , and Zoom! Take-Home use a mild solution retained in a custom filled appliance that is worn over your teeth while you sleep or during the day.
Why can only a dentist get my teeth their whitest? Prior to beginning treatment, your dentist will examine you to determine whether you have any untreated cavities, tooth decay, or unhealthy teeth.
Then, a custom-fitted tray is made by taking an impression of your teeth, which gives you a personalized tray and allows you to achieve optimum results. What causes tooth discoloration? There are many causes. The most common include aging, consumption of staining substances coffee, teas, colas, tobacco , trauma, tetracycline antibiotic staining, excessive fluoride, and nerve degeneration.
Who may benefit from tooth whitening? Almost anyone. But those "glorified toothpastes" at the grocery store just can't give you the whitest possible smile. Nite White uses a mild solution retained in a custom made appliance that is worn over your teeth while you sleep or during the day.
The active ingredient in Nite White , carbamide peroxide, has been recognized by FDA for many years as an oral antiseptic and is now used for its superior tooth whitening properties. Nite White is available in a variety of carbamide peroxide concentrations to whiten even the most difficult stains. Enamel is almost entirely composed of calcium phosphate minerals.
Additionally, clinical testing shows that patients experience less fadeback after 6 months with Nite White ACP. What causes Tooth Discoloration?
There are many causes. SportingSmiles sent a comprehensive kit with clear instructions and everything I needed to make my own trays. There are flat trays and then you mix to create a putty, put it in the tray, and then bite down on it. The putty will solidify and capture the shape of your teeth without sticking to your teeth.
The consistency of the putty was almost exact to what was used at the dentist. The kit provides packaging and a pre-paid mailing label to make it easy to send your molds back. In less than two weeks I received in the mail a set of trays that look and feel exactly like the ones I got from my dentist. Since I received a kit for upper and lower trays, I did both and was able to compare to the dentist-created one I still had. I cannot tell the difference. SportingSmiles also provided whitening gel in syringes larger than the ones from Phillips Zoom and with a wider opening.
It was harder to control applying the gel to the trays, I also found their gel to not be as effective while also causing more sensitivity than Phillips' product. It works, but if you have sensitive teeth like me you may not like it. Check with your dentist who knows your teeth and situation best to find the right solution for teeth whitening, and if you'd like to try at-home teeth whitening I highly recommend this kit! Love your post, very helpful! When you used the philips nite white, how long after can you eat colored foods or does it have to be only white foods for the whole time I use the treatment?
The only thing I held off consuming was coffee and red wine. My dentist even said the rest is okay as long as I brush and floss regularly. Good luck! Thank you for this information. I also have sensativity. This sounds ideal for me. Alison x. So I had invisalign for the wedding this year the best part that came out of the engagement and I just got my final retainer which they said I could use for bleaching and I bought the gel but had no idea what to do with it.
Thank you for this! Thanks for this. DayWhite is perfect if you want to wear trays for as short a time as possible during the day. Available in various strengths, you wear trays for 30 to 90 minutes, for results in as little as 2 weeks. Similarly, can you use teeth whitening gel after expiry date? Do Check When Your Teeth Whitening Products Expire If you plan on using the product before it expires you are fine, but if you think it might be a while, don't purchase the product.
Whitening gel's main ingredient for whitening is hydrogen peroxide. Over time, hydrogen peroxide changes to water and oxygen. As soon as it's applied to the teeth, the solution will take about 15 to 20 minutes to begin working , and then the gel will continue to whiten the teeth over a four to six-hour time span.
It is very possible the gel is expired before you make the purchase. If your gel does not have an expiration date take a look at the substance, if it appears to be a foggy white it means it has been oxidized and is no longer effective Harrison, As a note, it's recommended that you get your teeth professionally cleaned before receiving Zoom whitening.
You will want your teeth to be as clean as possible before the actual treatment. Avoid any dark-staining drinks or foods such as coffee, red wine, red pasta sauce, brocolli, chocolate, soy sauce, tea, fruit juice and fruit except for bananas, apples, and pears. Just because the teeth look bright, white, and clean, that doesn't mean they don't need to be brushed.
Patients should continue to brush at least twice a day and drink plenty of water to avoid a buildup of bacteria and food particles around the teeth. Use a whitening toothpaste once or twice a week only to remove surface stains and prevent yellowing. Use a regular toothpaste the rest of the time.
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