Health & Beauty Tips For A Better Live

Whitening Tips

• Visit your dental hygienist to make sure your teeth and mouth are healthy enough for treatment – oral health problems should be addressed before any whitening program;
• A thorough cleaning prior to the whitening will remove surface stains and deposits. The best time to start the whitening process is immediately after you have visited your registered dental hygienist;
• When exploring your options, remember that there are two different techniques: peroxide or non-peroxide-based stain removal;
• The peroxide-based treatment is the most effective because it works deep within the tooth to remove years of discoloration from stains and aging. It also whitens areas that are hard to reach with a brush;
• Tooth whitening can be accomplished either through professional whitening procedures or with over the counter products;
• A dental hygienist can perform in-office treatments that provide instant results with peroxide applications and lasers or other blue light sources;
• Your dental office can also provide you with safe and effective products to use at home. Results typically take up to several weeks;
• Over-the-counter products (OTC) – especially those advertised on television and available over the Internet – are often not reliable, safe or effective. CDHA does not recommend them.
• People who whiten their teeth may encounter tooth sensitivity; a dental professional can treat and help you manage this issue.
• Finally, make sure you obtain strategies from your dental hygienist about maintaining your new, whiter smile.

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