Tooth whitening decrease with time when enamel become more porous because basic structure of the teeth change. Dental care for tooth whitening also decreased by smoking, red wine, coffee and by decreasing fluoride in water. If you want to improve your teeth whitening, you can use many methods for this such as whitening toothpaste, whitening gels, trays, whitening pens. If you do not want to use any of these methods then you should consult your problem at dentist’s office.
Whitening Toothpastes:
All toothpastes contain slight abrasives that help in removing the surface stains. However, some whitening toothpastes have some chemical agents like hydrogen per oxide or carbamide peroxide. These chemical agents remove the stain more effectively. To use whitening toothpastes, you should look for ADA seal of approval.
ADA is American Dental Association. And American Dental Association approved toothpastes contain chemical agents that remove the stain by binding on them. You should also look blue covarine ingredient on the label of tooth whitening toothpaste. This ingredient produce an optical illusion on your teeth.
Whitening Trays:
Whitening trays are also used for whitening purposes. These trays contain gel whitening solution that consist of hydrogen peroxide. If you want to use whitening trays, choose a tooth whitening tray kit and make sure it is free of moisture. Squeeze small drops of hydrogen peroxide gel into the trays. If you squeeze excess gel into tray then gel may come into your mouth and irritate your stomach.
After squeezing gel into trays, insert the tray carefully onto tour teeth. Keep these trays onto your teeth for that time which is according to gel composition. After that time remove the trays, clean trays with running water, and brush your teeth with appropriate toothpaste.
Whitening Pens:
Whitening pens are now using for whitening teeth. You can buy it for 20$ to 30$. After buying, open the cap of this whitening pen and make a anticlockwise twist on pen to remove the extra gel. Take a mirror in front of you and then paint your teeth with the whitening pen thoroughly. After this, keep mouth open and allow the gel to cure for at least 30 minutes on dental. Avoid drinking and eating for that time. You should repeat this process 2 to 3 times per day.
Dr. Maria S. Alvage
3041 Rothschild Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503-5117
Website: http://www.searsdental.org/
(850) 438-1379