Tooth whitening, also known as tooth bleaching, has been a more common procedure in the field of cosmetic dentistry. It is usually performed for people with yellow tones to their teeth as it is more affordable and convenient instead of waiting for hours to see dentist. It is carried out simply by doing external staining removal by dentist. In addition, the tooth stains can be whitened. The stains are usually from food and smoking.
The tooth whitening procedure often includes the use of a form of peroxide gel to remove stains and any discoloration and thus bleaching the enamel and dentin of the teeth. The peroxide is used to break down the oral cavity so that oxygen is able to enter the enamel of the teeth, thus whitens the teeth. This allows the return of the teeth natural colors without damaging the surface of the teeth. Sometimes the process of teeth whitening can be accompanied by lasers as a catalyst with the drawback of more costly.
As stated above, the tooth whitening is possible to be achieved individually at home. This requires a tooth whitening kits, which mainly consist of:
The instructions of use varies and usually can be found at the back of the tooth whitening box product.
Update: If you are looking for a more natural and healthy tooth whitening procedure, lime, pear, apple, and strawberry would be the best and effective foods to eat as substitutes for actual bleaching.
