Teeth Whitening: Professional vs. Home Kit

Even with the most dedicated teeth maintenance routine is near impossible to have a perfect set of pearly whites naturally.  Minerals in drinking water, wine and certain foods can stain teeth. 

There are numerous teeth whitening solutions on the supermarket shelves which include whitening toothpaste and whitening strips.  However the best option for whitening is by a qualified professional such as a dentist or oral hygienist. 

The whitening process by a dentist is a simple process whereby whitening gel is applied to each tooth individually. A specialised light is then aimed at the teeth which activates the active ingredients in the gel. The results are immediate and with the minimum discomfort.

Advantages of Teeth Whitening Treatments by a Dentist

• The whitening treatment takes about an hour opposed to the 6 weeks of a home whitening kit.
• A specialised gel is used to protect your gums from the whitening agent.
• The results are considerably faster than those of a home kit.
• The cosmetic dentist can whiten teeth to a shade of your choosing
• You will receive expert advice from a cosmetic dentist about the treatment
• In office teeth whitening is safer and monitored during the treatment
• Mistakes that can occur while using a home kit is avoided

Overcome Your Fear of Dentists

A fear of the dentist chair is a common fear worldwide. This fear ranges from mild anxiety to total avoidance.  Naturally the more one avoids the dentist; the more likely serious problems will develop. 

The fear of dentists is mostly brought on by a bad experience in the past. The patient remembers the pain, the rehabilitation, and they might even remember multiple details about the dentist’s office. They replay the experience as if it is a bad dream.  

The manner of the dentist plays a big role in the experience of the patient. In most instances it is the dentist’s ability to relieve fear that makes him a good doctor. If the patient experiences coldness the experience can seem a lot worse than it really was. A dental patient that may have multiple problems in the dentist’s chair, but have a caring and approachable dentist may allow some fears to remain undeveloped.

The best way to overcome a fear of dentists is to find one who you trust and feel comfortable with. There are also online groups where people with the same fear deal with their issues together.

Source: www.fearofstuff.com

Foods That Stain Teeth

Weight gain is not the only factor one should consider when consuming food. Some foods and dark coloured drinks can stain teeth if precautions aren’t taken. 

Do not be alarmed as it can easily be avoided by legitimating your intake of problem foods or to rinse your mouth out with water, floss and brush your teeth or chew gum immediately after consuming them. 

In the case of red wine brushing your teeth after consumption could harm your teeth enamel. It is advice to wash out ones mouth in order to neutralise the negative effects.
There are also foods that act as natural teeth whiteners- such as apples, broccoli, spinach and strawberries. 

These are some of the foods prone to staining:

1.       Black coffee

2.      Tea

3.       Red wine

4.      Coke

5.      Cranberry juice

6.      Soya sauce

7.       Tomato sauce

8.      Blueberries

9.      Beets

10.   Curry

Source: www.healthyreader.com