It’s the first thing people notice on your face. It has the ability to age you up to 10 years if it is not taken care of. And it shows the world that you’re happy. It’s your smile.
The brighter and whiter your smile is, the healthier and younger you look. When you think of anti-aging treatments, your first thought may not be your teeth, but perhaps it should be.
The easiest way to instantly makeover your smile, is to whiten your teeth. Look at how beautiful and effervescent Kim Kardashian looks with her pearly whites.
Ask a popular Greenwood dentist and he will likely tell you that teeth whitening is easily the most requested cosmetic dentistry procedure he does. Thanks to celebrities like Kim Kardashian whose blinding white teeth and picture perfect smile seem ubiquitous, more and more Americans are going to their dentists to undergo teeth whitening treatments. Still, there or those who forego the dentist and opt for cheaper alternatives to have their teeth whitened.
Home teeth whitening products—are they worth it?
One of the more cost-efficient alternative whitening methods is to buy over-the-counter whitening products. People choose these products over the dentist for two main reasons: they are cheap and can be used in the privacy of their home. However, the results aren’t always that good, and people usually end up with “acceptable” white teeth. Despite being a tad more expensive, it’s always a better option to go to the dentist to have your teeth whitened.
Who can have teeth whitening?
Teeth whitening is recommended for patients with healthy teeth and gums, and haven’t undergone any restorative dentistry procedure (e.g. fillings, crowns, and veneers). Individuals with yellow-hued teeth respond well to the procedure. Teeth whitening is not recommended for persons with age or pregnancy issues, sensitive teeth, allergy to whitening products, gum disease, or those with restored teeth.
What to expect from your whitening procedure
The results may vary from one dental patient to another, and will highly depend on the condition of the teeth, the nature of the discoloration, the concentration of the whitening product, and the duration of the teeth whitening procedure. You can’t expect to have sparkling white teeth in one go if you’re a heavy smoker with darkly stained teeth. Some people require more than a couple of teeth whitening sessions to achieve the whiteness they desire.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about teeth whitening, you can call a trusted Greenwood dental office like Gillum Dentistry.
(Source: Hollywood’s 10 Whitest Smiles, NewBeauty, Jan 12, 2013)