Let’s begin by explaining just what "at-home" teeth
whitening is. This refers to a technique that utilizes a plastic
tray which has been made to fit comfortably over your teeth.
You place the bleaching gel into a tray, and then wear the tray
for a number of hours per day, at times for weeks, while the
effects of the whitening process are taking place.
Of the several techniques
for teeth whitening (teeth bleaching) that now exist, in the
last decade the "at-home" method of whitening has
become the most widely used. From this, you can see an increase
in dental/cosmetic market in teeth whitening products.
It is important to understand
the techniques of teeth whitening in order to ensure the safety
and effectiveness of the procedure since the process is not
generally monitored by a dental professional. Teeth whiteners
are more than strong dental paste and therefore require the
utmost precautions, assuring product safety as well as its application.
You may be wondering
if at-home teeth whitening always works and how long it takes?
The answers vary for each individual. When having your dentist
set up the whitening process, they will be able to give you
a rough estimate on the degree of whiteness and the length of
time for desired change. Dentists with a technological edge
provide computerized image projections of possible and most
likely results. It is often a good idea for you to simply talk
to your friends or acquaintances who have partaken in teeth
whitening procedures, so that you can consider others experiences
and possibly, their recommendations.
You will want to use
teeth whitening if you are one of those whose teeth have yellowed
with age, or from chronic exposure to things such as coffee
and tea. In these cases your teeth can often be whitened in
two to six weeks of the bleaching process. In more extreme cases,
like dark tooth staining frequently caused by habitual smoking,
your teeth could possibly take up to three months to whiten
and longer for a completely successful process to take place.
At home teeth whiteners,
and teeth bleaching in general, are methods that have been and
continue to be successful and recommended by dentists frequently.
However, it is essential that you are aware that desired effects
of the teeth whitening process depend largely on your willingness
to follow the given instructions.
The selection of teeth
bleaching products in the market today is vast and easily available
to you. These products are available for you both over the counter
and directly form the dentist. You should note that teeth bleaching
products and whiteners are not in fact standardized by the Australian
Food and Drug Administration, an institution which fails to
see them as “drugs”.
Instead, it’s the Australian
Dental Association that has established tooth whitening norms,
based on safety as well as effectiveness. Accompanied by product
research and clinical testing, a manufacturer may apply for
ADA product approval. Accepted products receive a seal of approval,
which is one safeguard against choosing a product that may potentially
damage your teeth or mouth. It is important to not that this
seal of approval is expensive and totally optional, which often
leads manufacturers to neglect it. While these products may
be of acceptable standards, you just can’t know without the
ADA seal of approval.
As for home whiteners,
what the ADA seal really means is that the product is safe-
that it will not damage or hurt your teeth or soft tissues in
your mouth. It also means that the product is effective, ensuring
that it will in fact whiten your teeth. Manufacturers with ADA
seals are held accountable for their product claims, having
to produce research to support their claims. Manufacturers with
unsupported claims lose their ADA seal of approval. The seal
is of vital importance and can be located on the product’s packaging.
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