Dental Whitening by Jane

The latest fad among the fashion-minded is tooth whitening, also often referred to as teeth bleaching. After all, nothing says young, happy, and glad to be your friend than a brilliant smile. A great look can also help you move up the corporate ladder.

For those who depend on having a great appearance, like movie stars or super models, it’s worth it to spend a good chunk of change to whiten the teeth. But even an ordinary person may find that discolored teeth can ruin that valuable first impression and alienate potential employers.

Unfortunately, as we grow older, the amount of minerals in our teeth begins to change and we lose that beautiful white appearance. The everyday items that come into contact with your teeth can also cause discoloration. Tobacco, for example, is a major cause of color change, as is pigmentation from bacteria.

Happily, this process can be reversed with tooth whitening, and you’ll soon be lighting up the room with your stunning smile. For some, undergoing a tooth whitening procedure is a matter of good health. Some forms of discoloration can lead to serious dental problems and so your dentist may decide to whiten the teeth as a preemptive strike.

Whether you have it done for cosmetic reasons or health reasons, tooth whitening is accomplished the same way, through the use of oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide. Oxidizing agents work like the bleach you use on your clothes, reacting with the tooth enamel in order to remove the stains. The more often the bleaching is done, the further into the dentine layer the oxidizing agent will be able to travel.

Link: EZine Articles
http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Teeth-Bleaching-Safe?&id=4382291

Jane Pennington
www.teethwhitningsmiles.com

Tags: bleaching, teeth bleaching, tooth whitening

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