Dental Whitening by Jane

As automobiles age, the finish and paint tends to dull. This same phenomenon occurs on our teeth. The natural finish takes a beating. The result is worn down enamel, leaving our teeth looking dull, discolored and stained.

Because of this discoloration, we find it necessary to invest in teeth whitening products. There are several solutions on today’s market that can be used in your home.

First, mouth washes and solutions. These types of products have been around for a long time and are typically considered to be maintenance products rather than whitening solutions. While these help to keep your smile healthy and looking good, they don’t provide protection to the tooth by remaining attached to the enamel.

Second, over the counter products are typically paint-on solutions available at the local drugstore. While these provide a quick, low cost way to a brighter smile, they are typically composed of Carbamide Peroxide, a chemical that can damage the teeth and gums when used in high amounts.

Third, Do-it-yourself kits are more expensive than over the counter products, but they do a better job at whitening your teeth.

It is important to weigh your desired result carefully with the process when making the decision of which solution to invest in.

Link: At Home Whitening
http://athometeethwhitener.net/finding-a-teeth-whitening-solution-that-works

Jane Pennington
www.teethwhiteningsmiles.com

While the quickest way to return your teeth to their pearly white glory is to invest in teeth whitening products, it is important to follow up those treatments with proper behavior afterwards. One of the ways to help in keeping your teeth healthy is to add more greens in your diet, as well as other vegetables and fruit.

Cutting down on staining drinks such as coffee and tea may also help in reducing the yellowing of teeth. Apples, celery and carrots act as natural stain removers, while greens such as spinach, broccoli, and lettuce create a film over the teeth that serve as a stain barrier. By increasing these veggies and fruits in your daily diet, you can prolong the effect of teeth whitening treatments.

There are a few other things you can do to help keep your teeth bright when you are eating. First, swish your mouth and sip some water after eating a couple bits of food that are known to stain teeth. Some of these include red wine, tea, blueberries, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, tomato sauce, grape juice and cranberry juice.

Second, skip bubbly beverages, even if they are diet drinks. The acid contained in these drinks can wear down tooth enamel, thus providing areas for stains to set and develop.

Finally, try to avoid sugar heavy treats, and rather go for natural sweet treats, such as dehydrated fruit, or fresh fruit.

Link: Yahoo Health
http://health.yahoo.com/tips/eat-your-way-to-pearly-whites/realage–7692.html

Jane Pennington
www.teethwhiteningsmiles.com

You may know that your teeth are the hardest and strongest part of the body. But did you also know that your teeth are a living part of your body?

The visible part of a tooth is called the crown, and is only a small part of the whole living system. The crown is composed of enamel, the hardest substance that can be found in the human body. This part of the tooth is enriched with calcium. This is the part of the tooth which gets stained, giving your tooth the unhealthy yellow look. Teeth whitening products can help to remove the harsh stains and brighten the look of your teeth.

Under the enamel is the dentin level. This makes up the inside of the tooth, and is a softer (yet, still hard) substance.

In the center of the tooth is the pulp. This is a small pocket in the tooth which contains blood vessels and nerve endings, providing the tooth with its blood supply. These same blood vessels and nerves run through the root of the tooth down to the jaw. Damage in these blood vessels can lead to death of the tooth if proper blood flow is disrupted.

Link: Whiten My Teeth.com
Http://whitenmyteetho.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/whiten-my-teeth-your-teeth-posted-by-dr-philip-stein/

Jane Pennington
www.teethwhiteningsmiles.com