Whiter teeth can do wonders for a person’s smile and appearance so it is no surprise that teeth whitening is one of the most popular dentistry options in demand. The discoloration is caused by the buildup of surface stains resulting from your daily use of certain types of foods, drinks, and tobacco. The average person's teeth naturally have shades of light grayish-yellow that become darker with age. Invisalign treatment in South East London gives people a chance to enjoy brighter smiles. Not all treatments are suitable for everyone. So it is important to keep a tab with a certain test before deciding what type of teeth whitening technique to opt for. Some treatments make use of bleach while others do not and also remember that not every tooth is suitable for bleaching.

Teeth whitening is suitable for people who have healthy gums and teeth with no fillings. Teeth with yellow stains respond best to whitening. Most of the leading products are peroxide-based. The peroxide is that helps bleach the teeth's enamel and makes them whiter. The concentration of peroxide currently found in teeth whitening products is about 10 to 20%.

Not all discolored teeth respond to bleaching treatments. For example, bleaching will not work for patients with root canal treatment, fillings, crowns, or extremely dark stains on their front tooth. It is recommended to always consult with a teeth whitening South East London expert to find out what type of treatment will be suitable before going through the whitening process. 

There are several teeth whitening options like whitening toothpaste, over-the-counter whitening strips, and gels, whitening rinses, spray-based tooth whiteners, and in-office whitening treatment. The process can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to show visible results. If a person is planning to get whiter teeth then they must evaluate the available options first.

Teeth Whitening Toothpaste

Whitening toothpaste is limited to removing surface stains on the teeth. They come with special abrasive along with a polishing chemical agent that helps in stain removal. Just because the averages used final versions of the ones used in regular toothpaste they do not cause much wear to the teeth. However, teeth whitening toothpaste does not contain bleach and can only make the teeth whiter by about one shade.

Over-the-counter Whitening Strips and Gels

Over the counter, professional products can deliver better results as they contain hydrogen peroxide or car amide peroxide that helps in lightening the color of the tooth. Whitening gels are clear peroxide-based gels that a person can apply directly on the surface of the teeth with the help of a small brush. These gels need to be applied twice for 14 days. One can see initial results in a few days and the final results last for about 4 months. 

Whitening strips are virtually invisible strips that come coated with peroxide whitening gel. This place needs to be applied for 30 minutes two times a day for 14 days. It can show visible results in a few days.

Whitening Rinses

Many whitening rinses including some mouthwashes make you feel fresh and help reduce dental plaque and gum diseases. The liquid needs to be swished around the mouth for 60 sec twice a day before brushing teeth. However, some dentists for teeth whitening South East London believe whitening rinses are less effective than other over-the-counter whitening products. 

These are some of the common methods of teeth whitening that one can use to get visible white teeth to wear a bright smile. It is always recommended to consult with a dentist at teeth whitening South East London before finally going for any final dental treatment.