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Your new beach body wouldn't be complete without a great smile. Here's how to get it...
Teeth Whitening Toothpastes
Whitening toothpastes are limited to removing surface stains on the teeth. They use special abrasives, as well as additional polishing or chemical agents that aid stain removal. Because the abrasives are usually just finer versions of the ones used in regular toothpastes, they are unlikely to cause excessive wear to the teeth. However, because whitening toothpastes do not contain bleach, they can only make your teeth about one shade lighter.
Over-the-Counter Whitening Strips and Gels
Over-the-counter and professional whitening products produce more noticeable results because they contain hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide that helps lighten the color deep within the tooth.
Whitening gels are clear, peroxide-based gels that you apply directly to the surface of your teeth with a small brush. They usually need to be applied twice a day for 14 days. You will generally see initial results in a few days, and the final results usually last for about four months.
Whitening strips are thin, virtually invisible strips coated with a peroxide-based whitening gel. You apply the strips for 30 minutes two times a day, for 14 days. You can see the initial results in a few days, and enjoy the final results for about four months.
Whitening Rinses
Whitening rinses, like most mouthwashes, freshen breath and help reduce dental plaque and gum disease while also including ingredients like hydrogen peroxide that whiten teeth. They need to be swished around in your mouth for 60 seconds twice a day before you brush your teeth. Rinses are said by some experts to be less effective than other over-the-counter whitening products because a whitening rinse is only in contact with the teeth for two minutes a day, as opposed to 30 minutes for many strips. Manufacturers say they may take up to 12 weeks to produce results.
Tray-Based Tooth Whiteners
Tray-based tooth whitening systems work by filling a mouth guard-like tray with a gel whitening solution that contains a peroxide-bleaching agent and then wearing the tray for a period of time, generally from a few hours a day to every night for up to four weeks or longer (depending on how discolored your teeth are and how white you want to make them). They can be purchased over the counter or from your dentist. Ones from the dentist produce faster and more effective results because they contain a stronger peroxide-bleaching agent than whitening products purchased over the counter. They are also custom made and fit your teeth exactly, while over-the-counter trays come in generic sizes and could allow the bleaching agent to come into contact with your gums and cause irritation.
In-Office Whitening
Self-explanatory.
**As usual, we've found a more natural, 'ninja' alternative for you to try. Click here to find out more.**
Teeth Whitening Toothpastes
Whitening toothpastes are limited to removing surface stains on the teeth. They use special abrasives, as well as additional polishing or chemical agents that aid stain removal. Because the abrasives are usually just finer versions of the ones used in regular toothpastes, they are unlikely to cause excessive wear to the teeth. However, because whitening toothpastes do not contain bleach, they can only make your teeth about one shade lighter.
Over-the-Counter Whitening Strips and Gels
Over-the-counter and professional whitening products produce more noticeable results because they contain hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide that helps lighten the color deep within the tooth.
Whitening gels are clear, peroxide-based gels that you apply directly to the surface of your teeth with a small brush. They usually need to be applied twice a day for 14 days. You will generally see initial results in a few days, and the final results usually last for about four months.
Whitening strips are thin, virtually invisible strips coated with a peroxide-based whitening gel. You apply the strips for 30 minutes two times a day, for 14 days. You can see the initial results in a few days, and enjoy the final results for about four months.
Whitening Rinses
Whitening rinses, like most mouthwashes, freshen breath and help reduce dental plaque and gum disease while also including ingredients like hydrogen peroxide that whiten teeth. They need to be swished around in your mouth for 60 seconds twice a day before you brush your teeth. Rinses are said by some experts to be less effective than other over-the-counter whitening products because a whitening rinse is only in contact with the teeth for two minutes a day, as opposed to 30 minutes for many strips. Manufacturers say they may take up to 12 weeks to produce results.
Tray-Based Tooth Whiteners
Tray-based tooth whitening systems work by filling a mouth guard-like tray with a gel whitening solution that contains a peroxide-bleaching agent and then wearing the tray for a period of time, generally from a few hours a day to every night for up to four weeks or longer (depending on how discolored your teeth are and how white you want to make them). They can be purchased over the counter or from your dentist. Ones from the dentist produce faster and more effective results because they contain a stronger peroxide-bleaching agent than whitening products purchased over the counter. They are also custom made and fit your teeth exactly, while over-the-counter trays come in generic sizes and could allow the bleaching agent to come into contact with your gums and cause irritation.
In-Office Whitening
Self-explanatory.
**As usual, we've found a more natural, 'ninja' alternative for you to try. Click here to find out more.**