Teeth stain over time. Coffee, tea, red wine or cigarette smoke can speed up the process. Although you may floss and brush your teeth on a frequent basis and in spite of your periodic visits to the dentist, your teeth stain to some degree.
There are two solutions to staining. One is to have a professional dentist or hygienist help you. The other is to get a home kit. A professional dental hygienist will be able to help you figure out which is your best option.
When you get the whitening done professionally, you are assured of great results. Also, the whitening process will be rapid and simple. Bright white teeth are, however, not guaranteed; it depends on the condition your teeth were in at the start. Teeth that are stained from within can not always be fully restored to their original whiteness.
Getting a home kit is also a choice. It is usually a 2 week process and does not always result in the same whiteness as having it done professionally; but, if the directions are followed, a good result is possible.
Teeth whitening has become increasingly popular and may be found at most dentists' offices. Dental clinics may have professional hygienists to do the whitening. However dentists also regularly perform the procedure if they have no hygienist. Patients who have had professional whitening are usually so pleased that, after a while, they go back to the dentist for a new treatment, to sustain the high level of whiteness of their teeth.
Immediately after the procedure, the teeth are quite sensitive; one should stay away from cigarettes and from coffee, tea and red wine for a time.
Even though tooth whitening at home can obtain very good results, there are a number of do's and don't's to be followed before the use of tooth whitening products. To learn these rules, a trip to the dentist is highly recommended. He will be able to tell whether your teeth and gums would be damaged by the chemicals used in the process of whitening your own teeth. Also, if you have tooth colored fillings or resin composite materials used in dental restorations (such as bridges or crowns) that have stained over time, they will not whiten the same as your own teeth and can contrast sharply if you are not careful. Your dentist will be able to give you advice about this.
To summarize, tooth whitening at home does work. However if you want a professional job, quick and dependable, you would be better off visiting a professional hygienist or dental expert and having the job done right.
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