Teeth Whitening: Pros and Cons
By Gail Jones
Choosing teeth whitening products from the different teeth whitening products available on the market today can be very confusing. However, some of these teeth whitening products do not give the desired results.
If you were to ask the experts, they would tell you that the best method of teeth whitening is still obtainable through your dentist. Not only is it the best, but it is also the most effective and the quickest way to get whiter teeth.
But then, not all people can afford the costs that come with each treatment. Another thing that deters them from going to dentists is fear. It seems that in early childhood, dentists are one of the most feared professions and that children just do not want to have to meet them. This fear goes on into adult life.
Although dentists do not advise people to choose teeth whitening products, they all agree that some of these products are effective to a degree. According to studies, most teeth whitening products, if used regularly and consistently, can result in whiter teeth that can outlast any dentist-assisted procedure.
Another bonus that teeth whitening products have, is that they contain the same ingredients that are used in professional whitening. Two of the active ingredients used in whitening teeth are hydrogen peroxide and carbamide. These two chemicals are also the ingredients present in some of the products that are on sale in ordinary grocery stores and pharmacies.
The only advantage that teeth whitening products have over professional whitening is that they tend to be very cheap. Everyone who learns about them can afford to add them to their list of basic shopping items.
Many of these products can be bought for $30 or less. Compare this to the $100 or more that you need to pay at the dentists. It will not surprise you that people prefer them over the high fees. Still, teeth whitening products are found to have some disadvantages. Some of these are:
1. Suitability. Teeth whitening products cater for all, it is true, but then different people have different needs. What some people found effective may not work for others. This is one of the problems that people will encounter with these 'home' products.
There are some who have sensitive teeth and gums. Reaction to the products will depend upon the suitability of the products to the people using them. An option would be to try different products until you find the one that is suitable to you.
2. Strong Chemicals Used. You will not know what your reaction to any given product will be until you have tried it out. As you do not know how sensitive your teeth are, you will also not know what might happen when you start using the product. It is better to consult with your dentist first before selecting any product at all.
3. Tray may not fit. The tray put in your mouth does not exactly fit you, so there is a tendency that it may be either be too large or too small.
If it is too big, the formula may not work very well. On the other hand, if it is too small, it may cause gum bleeding and side effects that will cause bigger problems. Be sure that the teeth whitening precuts you choose are suitable for you. If none of them works, then maybe professional teeth whitening will.
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