Tooth Whitening

<h1>Tooth Whitening</h1>Author: <a title="Patricia Woloch" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/patricia-woloch/29796.htm">Patricia Woloch</a> Do you want whiter, brighter teeth? As tooth whitening products rapidly increase in popularity, it becomes apparent that most people want a simple solution to achieving whiter teeth. Bright, white teeth can make you look younger and more attractive and will give you the confidence to smile more often. Experienced cosmetic dentists can offer the professional tooth-whitening results you are looking for. What causes teeth to lose their sparkle? Our teeth show signs of aging just like our skin does. Gradually, over time, the teeth lose their natural brightness and whiteness. Although you can't control time, you can control certain factors that contribute to the discoloration of your teeth such as: ·         Stain-producing foods and beverages (red wine, black tea, coffee, dark cola drinks, chocolate and dark berries) ·         Tobacco products ·         Too much fluoride ·         Certain medications ·         Old fillings ·         Dental trauma What is the best way to whiten my teeth? The <a href="http://www.artofsmilemaking.com/html/zoom.html">ZOOM! whitening process</a> is one of the simplest and most effective ways to whiten your teeth and achieve a dramatically improved and healthier smile. ZOOM! can be offered in your dentist's office, or you can take home a kit and do the whitening at home with instructions from your dentist. How does ZOOM! work? ZOOM! can be applied in-office or at home, depending upon your needs. The one hour in-office procedure is sometimes called 'power whitening' because the results are astounding and can be compared to results typically achieved after about two weeks of home treatment. Your dentist will use the ZOOM! whitening system by applying a bleaching gel to your teeth. For ZOOM! to be completely effective, you should undergo professional tooth cleaning before attempting to whiten your teeth. This ensures that any surface stains are removed from your teeth and that the whitening product works its best. What are the differences between an in-office and at-home procedure? During the in-office whitening procedure: 1.     Your pre-whitening tooth color is recorded for later comparison 2.     A latex shield is placed over your gums, with holes punched through for your teeth, to protect your gums from the bleaching agent 3.     Your dentist will apply the tooth whitener. 4.     High-intensity light will then be directed at the bleach on your teeth to speed up the whitening process. Home Whitening Before you begin the home whitening program, you will need to visit your dentist for a general examination. During this exam your dentist will: ·         Ensure your teeth are in good health ·         Document the current color of your teeth ·         Create an impression of your teeth which is used to create your customized tray A few days after your general examination, you can return to pick-up your custom tray and receive all tooth-whitening instructions. At this appointment, your dentist will: ·         Show you how to dispense the bleaching agent into your tray ·         Make sure you can fit the tray into your mouth properly ·         Give you instructions on when and how long to wear the trays ·         Answer any other questions you may have Once at home, you wear the trays for the recommended amount of time each day. You should see results after about two weeks but might see even more dramatic results after four to eight weeks.About the Author: If you are in the Portland, Oregon area would like more information about ZOOM! whitening, please <a href="http://www.artofsmilemaking.com/html/contact.html">contact us</a> for more information. 
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Do you want whiter, brighter teeth?

As tooth whitening products rapidly increase in popularity, it becomes apparent that most people want a simple solution to achieving whiter teeth. Bright, white teeth can make you look younger and more attractive and will give you the confidence to smile more often. Experienced cosmetic dentists can offer the professional tooth-whitening results you are looking for.

What causes teeth to lose their sparkle?

Our teeth show signs of aging just like our skin does. Gradually, over time, the teeth lose their natural brightness and whiteness. Although you can't control time, you can control certain factors that contribute to the discoloration of your teeth such as:

· Stain-producing foods and beverages (red wine, black tea, coffee, dark cola drinks, chocolate and dark berries)

· Tobacco products

· Too much fluoride

· Certain medications

· Old fillings

· Dental trauma

What is the best way to whiten my teeth?

The ZOOM! whitening process is one of the simplest and most effective ways to whiten your teeth and achieve a dramatically improved and healthier smile. ZOOM! can be offered in your dentist's office, or you can take home a kit and do the whitening at home with instructions from your dentist.

How does ZOOM! work?

ZOOM! can be applied in-office or at home, depending upon your needs. The one hour in-office procedure is sometimes called 'power whitening' because the results are astounding and can be compared to results typically achieved after about two weeks of home treatment. Your dentist will use the ZOOM! whitening system by applying a bleaching gel to your teeth. For ZOOM! to be completely effective, you should undergo professional tooth cleaning before attempting to whiten your teeth. This ensures that any surface stains are removed from your teeth and that the whitening product works its best.

What are the differences between an in-office and at-home procedure?

During the in-office whitening procedure:

1. Your pre-whitening tooth color is recorded for later comparison

2. A latex shield is placed over your gums, with holes punched through for your teeth, to protect your gums from the bleaching agent

3. Your dentist will apply the tooth whitener.

4. High-intensity light will then be directed at the bleach on your teeth to speed up the whitening process.

Home Whitening

Before you begin the home whitening program, you will need to visit your dentist for a general examination. During this exam your dentist will:

· Ensure your teeth are in good health

· Document the current color of your teeth

· Create an impression of your teeth which is used to create your customized tray

A few days after your general examination, you can return to pick-up your custom tray and receive all tooth-whitening instructions. At this appointment, your dentist will:

· Show you how to dispense the bleaching agent into your tray

· Make sure you can fit the tray into your mouth properly

· Give you instructions on when and how long to wear the trays

· Answer any other questions you may have

Once at home, you wear the trays for the recommended amount of time each day. You should see results after about two weeks but might see even more dramatic results after four to eight weeks.

If you are in the Portland, Oregon area would like more information about ZOOM! whitening, please contact us for more information.

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