Teeth whitening is becoming more and more popular, possibly
as a result of a number of high profile celebrities undergoing treatment
themselves. Teeth naturally become
stained over time, due to diet and lifestyle habits, and whiter teeth are
associated with youth. In their quest to
appear younger, more and more people are trying out at home teeth whitening in
order to improve their smile and achieve whiter gnashers.
But what exactly does the treatment for at home teeth
whitening involve? Let’s take a look:
Visit your dentist
Whilst there may be DIY teeth whitening kits available
online, it’s far safer to consult your dentist who will be able to advise you
as to which method would be most suitable for you. The most popular type of teeth whitening is a
treatment which is carried out by you at home, but is supervised by your
dentist. You will usually need to see
your dentist two or three times in order for you to be fitted with special
trays which look like gum-shields. The dentist
will then show you how to apply the whitening gel into the shield which will be
placed in your mouth.
Apply the whitening gel as directed
It’s vital that you follow the dentist’s instructions very
closely in order to achieve the optimum results and also to stay safe. The gel includes a number of chemicals, so it
is important that you only wear the gum-shield for the amount of time which was
recommended by the dentist. Most treatments
will only take half an hour per wear but others will need to be worn overnight.
How long will the treatment take?
The length of the treatment will vary according to the
current colour of your teeth and what shade you wish to achieve. The average treatment will take between 2 and
4 weeks. Be realistic about the final
shade of white – remember that nobody has perfectly white teeth, as this would
look unnatural.
More and more dentists are now offering advice on teeth
whitening kits, further information can be found on the Smile Spa website.
