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Whiten Your Teeth and
Brighten Your Smile
By Michael Russell
A major chunk of your hard
earned bucks goes into looking your best so why shouldn't a part
of that be invested in brightening your smile. Smiles definitely
have an influence on our quality of life. People who smile
brightly showing their teeth are generally presumed to be
happier and friendlier than those who don't show their teeth.
Why would you want to hide your teeth if you are confident about
them?
It would amount to living in
ignorance if you allow that colored set of teeth to knock out
the color in your life. Teeth whitening has gained so much
popularity lately. It has gone from the dentist or professional
affair, to what you can pick up in every pharmacy or grocery
store. You can easily help yourself to it. What are you waiting
for then?
However, before you jump
into it, before you make your first purchase, there seems to be
a couple of things you should take into consideration.
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The FDA does not consider
teeth whitening products as a drug; therefore, they do not
regulate the ingredients or application of these products. As a
consumer, you are left to trust the companies that essentially
are out to make money, to regulate the components in their
product. However, the American Dental Association has set up
guidelines for teeth whitening products and services. The
presence of the ADA seal of acceptance on any teeth whitening
product or technique shows that the product has satisfied the
ADA criteria and is therefore safe and effective to use. It's a
tedious task to get this approval, its presence on a product
shows the company's dedication to offering their customers a
product conducive to healthy oral care.
There are two broad
categories of teeth whiteners that I know of, the teeth
whitening strips and the gels. Their mode of operation is
similar. The products stay in contact with your teeth long
enough for them to exert a bleaching effect on the teeth. The
whitening strips, Crest Whitestrips for example, are small
plastic strips that you wrap around the upper and bottom
sections of your teeth. The part of the strip that is in contact
with your teeth contains the bleaching solution. You will need
to wear these strips for a particular period daily for some
weeks to get results. The teeth whitening gels work in almost
the same pattern. You will need to coat your teeth with the gel
liquid overnight for some weeks to get result. The gel is a bit
cheaper compared to the strips that is, if you don't mind waking
up with a chalky taste in your mouth.
Finally, remember that teeth
whitening can only be done once every few months. To avoid
further yellowing of the teeth, limit your intake of coffee,
tea, colas, and red wine, which are known to stain enamel. Also
note that teeth whitening does not work on caps, crowns and
veneers, it won't make your teeth stark white, but it will give
your smile a natural and brighter look.
The brighter your smile is,
the better your confidence and quality of life. Don't let those
'colored' teeth knock out the confidence in you, whiten your
teeth and live a brighter life.
Michael Russell
Your Independent guide to
Teeth Whitening
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