Getting your teeth whitened no longer has to be undertaken by a trained professional. What was originally a dental procedure 20 years ago has no evolved into a cosmetic procedure. Teeth Bleaching, as it was originally called, has been simplified to an extent that almost anybody can whiten their teeth within a matter of minutes inside their own home.
The availability and fairly quick procedure of whitening your teeth has given rise to a number of different viable methods, which I feel need to be debunked. Some of the facts that many people seem to be unaware of:
1. Higher concentration of peroxide means your teeth will be whiter – this is somewhat true. Hydrogen peroxide is a bleaching agent that is used for a number of products, not just teeth whitening. However, it is important you are aware of the fact that higher concentrations of peroxide should only be administered by a dentist, someone who has full knowledge of what they are doing. The whitening kits that you purchase in your local drug store feature moderate concentration levels of peroxide, which is adequate enough.
2. Longer whitening sessions means less sessions – this is most certainly no true. If you keep the whitening agent in contact with your teeth for longer than the prescribed time, then you run the risk of permanently damaging your teeth’s enamel, which cannot be reversed. Repeated smaller sessions are better than one long session; better for your teeth.
3. You cannot avoid teeth sensitivity – this is false. Whether or not you experience teeth sensitivity depends greatly on the bleaching gel and the length of time you administer it. If you do not follow the instructions of the product carefully, and end up administering more gel that you should into the trays, then you run the risk of developing sensitivity.
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