Sparkling white teeth need not be a distant dream

The most attractive feature in a person’s face is the broad smile and pearly white teeth. Hence, it is of little surprise that teeth whitening products are fast gaining popularity especially amongst the Reading dentists. With most of their patrons are seeking a beautiful set of perfect white teeth, dentists are looking beyond the traditional teeth whitening agents like toothpaste. Pearly white teeth not only signify good dental health but also look impressive and boost self confidence. Our teeth, despite regular brushing can become stained or look yellow and tainted. Needless to say, improper dental care can lead to the decaying of teeth.

To avoid discolouration it is essential to rinse the mouth every time you consume food especially alcoholic and other beverages like tea, coffee etc. Smoking too can lead to the formation of yellow coating on the teeth. The other major reason of tooth discolouration is age. Toothpaste, the most common teeth whitening product used by almost all of us daily, is not as effective as it probably needs to be. There are special toothpastes available with abrasive agents or mild bleaching agents that can help remove the stains on the teeth to a certain extent. However these are only mild form of whiteners and work only on the upper layer. Permanent stains that form by penetrating the enamel can only be cleaned by the dentists.

The other scientifically proven safe and effective teeth whitening products contain peroxide gel or carbamide gel. The result of the product also depends on the amount of gel used and the time it is left on the teeth. One of the best ways to use the teeth whitening product is the tray system wherein the gel works as an active agent on the teeth. The other effective teeth whitening products are brush on gels and strips; however the results of these may not be quite as effective as the tray system. .

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