We are often told about the importance of looking
after our teeth. There is the idea that if we brush regularly that we will have
perfect looking smiles because we look after them so well. Unfortunately this is
not always the case and sometimes with Teeth Whitening Ireland you need to do
more than simply brush twice a day.
While oral health is important this may not
necessarily mean your teeth look white. Flossing can remove the nasty bits
between the teeth while mouthwash is good for clearing bacteria and having
better breath. But even after doing this you may still find your teeth do not
look white.
There are also whitening gums and toothpaste
available. While these can work to an extent it is unlikely you will see long
term improvement in the shade of your teeth. Cosmetic dentistry is another
option but this can be very expensive.
One method you may not have considered is home teeth
whitening kits. Some people may be nervous of using this due to horror stories
about how they can affect teeth and gums. This has mainly happened when people
have incorrectly used peroxide based teeth whitening kits and this has meant EU
directives have been brought into ban the selling of home peroxide based teeth
whitening kits.
This means that manufacturers have marketed non
peroxide alternatives in Europe . Ingredients
such as sodium bicarbonate have a similar effect to peroxide but with less risk
of side effects such as tooth dehydration or sensitivity in the teeth. If you
have sensitive teeth then you may want to discuss this with your dentist first
in order to avoid increased sensitivity. While this should not happen with non
peroxide teeth whitening it is best to be sure.
It is said that with the most effective teeth whitening
kits you should see improved results within half an hour of using them. In
order to get the best results you need to check the instructions and apply the
gel exactly as directed. Adding more whitening gel will not result in whiter
teeth. The good thing about non peroxide teeth whitening is that you can do it
alongside your normal oral health routine with less risk of side effects.
If you can look for a kit with an applicator. The
reason that this is worth remembering is that teeth are not necessarily a
consistent shade. Using an applicator means you can target teeth more
accurately and help to achieve more consistent whiteness for your teeth. This
is similar to applying fake tan in that you want it to look real and not
excessively white. As with anything in life balance is important!
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