You can whiten your teeth in so many different ways. This article will try to explore the best teeth whitening methods currently accessible to the public to give you a little heads-up as to what you are going to expect from such methods. I hope you find this post useful.
1. Chair-side Bleaching
This teeth whitening method is listed first because of its effectiveness in lightening severely discolored teeth, especially yellow teeth. However, because of the usage of strong bleaching agents, the treatment can actually result to sensitive gums and tooth nerve ending. Although the treatment lasts for four to eight weeks before completion, its result will remain until about three years, even longer if the patient completely avoids smoking and drinks that cause teeth discoloration (like tea, coffee, soda and red wine). Of course, since chair-side bleaching needs professional evaluation and attention, it can cost anywhere from $300 to $1000 per session. In the whole duration of the treatment, the patient may have to undergo three to six sessions for maximum “whiteness”.
2. Dentist-supervised Gel
The maximum result that one can get from using dentist-supervised gels at home can be similar to the results obtained through chair-side bleaching, only that it cost of teeth whitening through the use of gels is less that the previous method because of the fact that you will have apply the gel by yourself and all that you get from your dentist are mere instructions and of course, the whitening gel itself. This works best if you can do the job properly because it can help you save as much as $500! However, with poor execution, you might not only get poor results but severely irritated gums and teeth nerve endings as well. This self-treatment takes about three to six weeks, results also last up to three years.
3. Crown Feeling
If you have discoloration issues with a single tooth only, then you might want to use this method because it does not cause gums and teeth sensitivity. This method works best in lightening the shade of a tooth that is darker because of decay or chipping. The treatment takes only three to four weeks and the results often last for ten to fifteen years! You have to spend $600 to $3000 for this treatment, but with the duration of its effect, it is surely worth the cost.
4. Veneer Feeling
Veneer feelings are used to straighten a single tooth into place and whiten the tooth shade in the process. Although the main goal of the treatment is not to whiten the tooth, due to the veneer used, the tooth becomes whiter too because the veneer is placed directly on the frontal teeth surface. The result lasts for ten to fifteen years and it costs about $500 to $1200 per session. The treatment takes about three to four weeks to complete.
5. Bonding
This method is originally used to reshape a single tooth, but others also use the method to achieve two things: remodeled and whitened tooth. Some people might be allergic to the chemical used in the bond but this rarely happens. The treatment only lasts for one to two weeks and the results often lasts for five to ten years. The treatment costs around $300 to $700.
6. Over-the-counter Gel
For only $10 and for about one to three weeks of application, you will be able to whiten your teeth on your own. It is more effective if you use a gel with high carbamide peroxide concentration although such gels have carbamide peroxide concentrations that are always lower than what is found in dentist-supervised gels.
7. Brush-on Whitening Toothpaste
The use of this product will reduce bad breath and at the same time lighten slightly darkly colored teeth. It is slightly better that ordinary toothpastes and costs only $3 to $5 per tube.
8. Whitening Strips
The use of strips may leave lines on your teeth if you do not properly use it. Each pack costs about $15 each and the entire pack is used up in one or two weeks. Most people would not experience gum and teeth sensitivity with the use of such products.
Just remember that you should not look at teeth whiteners are the “be all” solution to all kinds of teeth discolorations. The kind of method to be used depends on the cause of the discoloration of your teeth. If you want to know about how to whiten your teeth, check more articles in my archive.
