Teeth whitening is the process of making teeth whiter by removing the stains on them.  There are many ways to do this by either using home tooth whitening kits or by going to a cosmetic dentist who can perform surgery in order to remove the stains.

Obviously the prices of these teeth whitening services vary and all of them have different effects.  Some teeth whiteners may give you very white teeth for a fairly short amount of time whilst others will give you a more natural white look to your teeth that is long lasting.  We are here to help and give are teeth whitening reviews and opinions on the latest teeth whitening products.

Many people are also worried that teeth whitening might permanently damage or hurt their teeth.  Most studies confirm that tooth whitening is safe and effective. Whitening gels that contain carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide have not been shown to cause any damage to the enamel of the tooth. People who use higher concentrations of whitening agents are however advised to use a remineralizing toothpaste during and after whitening.

As well as these there are a number of other teeth and dental care products that will help you maintain the white look of your teeth after tooth whitening.  These range from toothpaste, electric toothbrushes, dental floss and mouthwash to help remove the different types of stain that are found on your teeth. 

There are two types of stains on teeth: intrinsic stains and extrinsic stains. 

Intrinsic stains are the stains that are found deep within the enamel and inside of the tooth itself. These stains tend to be caused by coffee, wine, tobacco and other products that can permeate into the pores of your teeth to cause discoloration.

Extrinsic stains occur on the surface of teeth and are often newer than intrinsic stains. These stains can may also be caused by coffee, wine, tobacco and other products that cause discoloration of the teeth.

 

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