Friday, February 7, 2014

Best Teeth Whitening Products For Smokers

By Debbie Ruffo


Choosing the best teeth whitening products is not so easy these days given the multitude of choices available to consumers. There are strips, gels, rinsing solutions, toothpastes, trays, pens and many other newfangled methods that are still being tested. There's a huge market for it, with more than 100 million Americans spending in excess of $15 billion every year hoping to be able to flash a million-dollar smile.

Advances in dental procedures and new medical technologies now make it possible to conjure up a perfect row of teeth as long a person is willing to pay for it. The usual methods deployed include the use of bleaching agents and other chemical solutions that are applied using heat and light. Laser technologies have made these procedures a lot more precise and effective.

It's important to know that bleaching and whitening are not the same thing. Procedures that whiten teeth aim to remove all the stains and decay to bring back the original color. On the other hand, bleaching hides the stains and turns the teeth a specific shade of white that may be whiter than the natural color.

These procedures often require dentists with all their medical training and advanced equipment. Sometimes it may need multiple sessions, but simple cases can be wrapped up in one session during the patient's lunch break. There are also quite a few over-the-counter kits available that may be used at home. Some of these products need to be used regularly over an extended period of several weeks.

The most crucial part of this whole process is selecting the right product, and then making sure it's applied in the right manner. Those who have no clue where to start should go to their dentist for an examination and ask for guidance. This usually ends with the dentist suggesting a clinical procedure requiring one or more sessions at the dental clinic.

On the other hand, a DIY kit bought over the counter is far cheaper than a session or two with a dentist. Those who believe they can choose the right product and properly use the handling trays and strips or gels will end up saving a lot of money. However, the whole thing has to be done by the book, which in this case means the manual or instruction booklet that is provided with the kit.

For example, whitening kit trays used by people at home may not always match the mouth size. This can result in the gel leaking out, which means the procedure will fail and may even cause gum irritation. When using any such products at home, it's very important to get the right kit which allows for a certain amount of customization to make it a perfect fit for the patient's jaws, teeth and gums. Even with the right kit, it's still very important to make sure it's used exactly as per the instructions.

Once the issue of the type of product is settled, it's just as critical to choose the right brand. The FDA is not involved here since these are not drugs. However, the best teeth whitening products usually have a seal of acceptance from the American Dental Association (ADA). This is not a mandatory seal, but it does give consumers a solid reason to trust the product and its efficiency.




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