Why Keep Your Teeth That Colour? Teeth Whitening Solution

I still do not know why people go through life without assessing how they look and feel and what I mean more specifically is having yellow stained teeth caused by smoking.



A Smile makes yourself and people you smile to feel amazing so why dont we do it more? Well one of the reasons is for many smokers we are really embarrassed by the colour of our teeth and that prevents us from smiling more.



Researchers have proven that smiling releases endorphins in the brain making us feel good so we should think about smiling much more and erasing or changing anything that would prevent us from doing such a natural thing.



Smokers tend to worry about how long the teeth will keep staying white as they continue to smoke but this should be the last of their worries as there are solutions to this problem. Yes they are right the teeth will re-stain and with smokers this is likely to be quicker than most people but let us look at teeth whitening another way.



You would not go to the gym or undertake a running program to lose weight, then achieve weight loss without continuing the exercise otherwise the weight will return and this is the same with teeth whitening so smokers need to look at managing the teeths colour for the long term if they plan on smoking.



The teeths porous qualities soak up the staining for anything that goes in to the mouth and obviously for heavy smokers this nicotine will over a period of time start to make the teeth yellow and eventually brown in colour with black staining appearing in between the teeth.



Now this change in colour to a smokers teeth should be very gradual and take a few years to make the transition in colour. If the teeth have changed much quicker than it is advisable to speak to the dentist and ensure there is no underlying issue like medication or enamel erosion.



Teeth whitening will depending on what system you opt for be it laser or tray based system re-whiten the teeth back to their original colour and make them look healthy again. The methodology of whitening is very simple and the teeth will hold stains in the pores of the enamel and the peroxide based whitening gels will gently open the micro-pores to release the staining. Once this is undertaken the result is normally a natural smile and the teeth will shine again.



Smoking tends to take the shine off the teeth and makes the colour as well as yellowish also greyish tone which is all removed with whitening as the pores will reflect the light better once unblocked to show a beautiful smile and once you will be proud of again!



The main is to do something every few weeks whether that is using a teeth whitening home kit or strips you buy on the net or using something like a special gritty whitening toothpaste but best to continue whitening to maintain the balance between smoking and having shiny whiter teeth.

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Affordable Teeth Whitening Explained

As we see the many people on the big and small screens with perfectly white teeth the obsession with teeth whitening has grown and now everyone wants whiter teeth without spending a fortune.



And to be honest there would be correct in not wanting to spend a fortune as yes having a lovely smile is important but probably not as key as paying the mortgage or going on holiday when it comes to money.



Essentially there are two ways to whiten the teeth either by tray based systems or by using a light system. Both ways can be affordable but have advantages and disadvantages.



Tray Based Whitening System



These can come in form of home kits which can be purchased on the internet or the bleaching trays as they are commonly known which are supplied through dentists. The home kits are similar but are supplied with mouth guards which you mould in water to suit the shape of the mouth opposed to the professionally moulded trays which are designed to fit the teeth perfectly.



The whitening gel supplied by the dentists are normally hydrogen peroxide gel which can be supplied in differing strengths to suit how stained the teeth are and also how sensitive your teeth are likely to be ie lower less likely to get any sensitivity.



Home kits trays are supplied with a carbamide peroxide which is low strength than its big cousin but wont irritate the gums and unlikely to make the teeth sensitive in any way during or after the whitening treatment.



The positive thing about trays based systems is that is requires people to take a disciplined approach and use the trays regularly and then the staining will disappear and will stay away if the trays are used periodically to remove any unwanted staining that will come back.



The challenge with the bleaching tray systems is that the dentist expect people to sleep in the trays overnight and then use them consecutively for ten to fourteen nights and this can cause some sleep issues. Imagine sleeping with something in your mouth! So this becomes a big issue and people stop using them after a couple of restless night sleep.



Light Based Whitening



This is popular because of the small amount of time it takes to whiten the teeth and around one hour the treatment is finished with instant results for all to see. The light or laser based method also requires no effort from people and for some this is a big advantage.



The biggest thing to think about is how to keep the teeth looking white as it not practical or affordable to keep having the teeth laser whitened so a hybrid between the home kits or bleaching trays used periodically and then the laser to remove the bulk of the staining is ideal to keep them looking white.



Laser or light whitening has come down in price and used to be an expensive alternative but many companies are offering this system at prices compared to trays or even home kits.

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The Different Costs of Laser Teeth Whitening

In this article we look at why the cost of laser teeth whitening ranges so much and hopefully this will eliminate the confusion.



Laser teeth whitening is still a fairly new industry and therefore it is evolving and establishing its rules but like many more established industries the normal competitive rules apply.



So let us look at the different elements that affect the pricing of laser teeth whitening:



Dentists



Many of the well known and trusted cosmetic dentists will be able to charge a premium based on their reputation. Many of these will be based in luxurious clinics in high premium areas like London, Manchester etc and for this reason they are never going to be the cheapest for laser teeth whitening but rely of high wealth customers and referrals from existing clients.



Non Dentists



The teeth whitening specialists will also be charge slightly less than the dentists because if customers are happy to have their teeth whitened by someone who is not a dentist then there has to be a cash incentive. Also the laser whitening specialists are likely to buying products and treatments in volume so discounts will be available from whitening manufacturers and suppliers.



Beauty Clinics and Shopping Mall Booths



We are starting to see more and more teeth whitening occurring in beauty salons and because they have the people and equipment there all the time and are adding laser whitening to their existing range of services they can afford to offer promotions and offers. Similar to what is happening to shopping malls where are whitening booth is erected especially for the purpose of laser whitening. Again to attract shoppers to have whitening they will be offering incentives and offers.



Competitiveness in Local Area



In some areas across the UK the competition is higher than others and for this reason the prices come down. A good example is in the big cities like London, Birmingham, Liverpool etc where there is lots of competition across the dentist, specialists and beauticians and this is great for consumers as they are paying less than in more rural towns and locations.



How Much Laser Time



This is quite an important factor as anyone can reduce their price if they are reducing the quality or quantity of what they are offering. This is the same with laser whitening. The optimum time is around 35-50 minutes with the laser light but some companies who are only offering 20-30 minutes are charging less but then trying to up-sell the customers to buy more time once they have hooked them in to their promotion.



Brand v Unknown Brand



Do you pay 700 for a Gucci hand bag or 70 for an unbranded bag? Essentially they are both hand bags but one has a prestige premium label and the other one does not. They may look and work the same but it is people perception that attracts them to spending the extra money. The same applies to teeth whitening but the brands of whitening might hold less or more appeal depending on the perceived value they mean to you.

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Teeth Whitening For a Bright Winning Smile

When you meet someone having a bright smile is really quite a powerful thing as it radiates beauty, success and a healthy smile.



Teeth whitening can help you with this as it helps to manage the stains caused by just about everything we place in our mouths. This range from just about everything as it has colorants in them ranging from the obvious like tea,cola, coffee, curries, sauces like pasta, tomato, gravies, soya sauce in many Chinese foods and much more.



What i say to people is not to get too fixated with what is staining our teeth otherwise life might be so fun. Imagine not drinking coffee or enjoying the odd curry so we can balance the staining things we love to consume every day against having white teeth but need to think about the teeth whitening process as ongoing and not just a one hit wonder.



Look at it another way. People who exercise regularly never need to worry about what they eat because they are working hard at consuming the calories. People who have to watch what they eat rarely exercise and this is the same as teeth whitening in that you need to do the activity regularly.



What is the best way to achieve an ongoing smile?



For the initial whitening you can choose from systems like laser whitening or power whitening which offer a fast way of whitening in just one hour or opt for the tray based systems like the bleaching trays which take slight longer to whiten the teeth but you have the trays for future usage.



People tend to like the instant option and that is why the laser system is very popular because you walk in with whiter teeth and walk out with whiter ones! This option also means that other lying on the couch for an hour there is no effort required on your part and this alone is a benefit to time precious or busy individuals.



Now after the initial whitening you need to think about the best way of keep the teeth looking bright. It is simply not viable to keep having high strength whitening as the teeth will only get as white as they are naturally so pointless keep trying to over-whiten teeth as the underlying dentin control the ultimate whiteness of the teeth and this cannot be whitened in the same way as the enamel which sits above the dentin.



The teeth whitening strips which are a tap based whitening system which lies on the teeth made by crest are a good way of keeping the teeth really bright going forward. There are other options like home whitening trays which use a lower strength gel to whiten and both options if used once every 4-8 weeks will keep the teeth looking great and maintain your smile.

Smiling is free and your yellow teeth need not be a barrier to stop smiling without fear as there are plenty of options to help you whiten the teeth to give enhanced confidence.

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Teeth whitening and much more can be found here at Teeth whitening Cambridge or the Smile whitening salon