Hey, my name is Shelly Katalgo. My love for sedation dentistry started in high school. My best friend had a severe fear of going to the dentist and I wanted to help her feel better about it. Although I always enjoyed my dental visits, I felt bad that she struggled so much with going to hers. My parents taught me about sedation dentistry and I instantly dreamed of becoming a dental professional. I wanted to help kids like my friend stay fear free throughout their appointments by using gentle techniques and professional medications. Although I opted to follow a different career path, my passion for dentistry remained throughout the years. I will update my site with developments in this industry as soon as they are reported. I will also discuss the benefits of sedation dentistry in detail. Thanks for visiting. I hope you come back soon.
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Is Whitening Your Teeth At Home Just As Effective As Professional Teeth Whitening?
Franklin Steward
Whether caused by smoking, aging, drinking red wine or coffee or poor dental hygiene, many people suffer from blemished and stained teeth; in fact, teeth whitening services are nearly always the most popular service offered by dentists specializing in cosmetic dentistry, and the market for over-the-counter teeth whitening products that you can use at home is a very large one. Do at-home teeth whitening products actually work? Most people see results from at-home whitening kits, but many are unsatisfied with either the rate their teeth are being whitened or with the evenness of their whitening results. Professional teeth whitening is more effective than at-home whitening for a few different reasons.
Over-The-Counter Dental Trays Don't Conform To Teeth Well
Whitening your teeth, whether at home or in a dentist's office, involves inserting a dental tray inside your mouth that is filled with a hydrogen peroxide gel. The gel conforms to your teeth, and the peroxide solution releases large amounts of free oxygen which removes stains from your teeth. When you purchase over-the-counter whitening kits to use at home, these dental trays often fit poorly. This allows saliva in your mouth to mix with the whitening gel, reducing its effectiveness. It also allows gel to leak out of the dental tray over time, which you will swallow. These peroxide gels are known to be quite safe if ingested, but they can cause gum irritation and stomach upset.
When you have your whitening professionally performed by a cosmetic dentist, you will have your dental trays custom made to perfectly fit your teeth. This ensures an even coverage of the whitening gel and produces the best results.
Dentists Continually Check The Progress Of Your Whitening
Having your teeth whitened by a dentist experienced in performing cosmetic dentistry carries a number of perks over attempting to do it yourself. The first, of course, is that you can have dental trays custom-fitted to your teeth and the whitening gels that dentists are allowed to use are much more powerful than ones available over-the-counter, which makes them more effective and gives you quicker results.
However, in addition to that, a dentist can keep a close eye on the progress of your whitening and will spot any potential problems that arise. Gum irritation from constant exposure to whitening gel can have consequences for your dental health, including increasing susceptibility to developing gingivitis. The numbing agents used in whitening gels can mask the problem, preventing you from noticing it, but a dentist will be able to spot it. In addition, dentists will also notice if your teeth are becoming unevenly whitened by performing regular examinations on your progress. If you are using over-the-counter whitening trays that do not evenly apply the gel to all of your teeth, you will end up with some teeth that are more stained than the others. Many people attempt to correct this by over-whitening their teeth, which leads to an unattractive blue tint on teeth that receive too much whitening gel. For more information, contact a local dentist, such as Davis R Troup DDS PA.
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