Teeth whitening

 A white smile never goes out of style. Therefore what would you give just to have a beautiful smile? And how far are you willing to go. Medically, a faster way to get your teeth whitened for that confident smile is through teeth bleaching .However, due to the sensitive nature of the tooth, you must read more on teeth bleaching to avoid misinformation.

Teeth whitening are also known as dental bleaching. Teeth whitening have over the years become very common in general dentistry. This is because teeth whitening are now the most requested procedure in cosmetic dentistry. According to FDA, whitening restores natural tooth colour and bleaching whitens beyond the natural coloure. Teeth whitening are very common in some part of the world. More than 100 million Americans whiten their teeth one way or the other, spending an estimated $15 billion in 2010. However, a tooth bleaching is not a modern invention. Ancient Roman, for example, used urine and goat milk in an attempt to make and keep their teeth whiter. (colgateoptiwhite.com)

 

Bleaching method use carbamide peroxide which reacts with water to form hydrogen peroxide. The peroxide oxidizing agent penetrates the porosities in the rod – like crystal structure of the enamel and breaks down stain deposits in the dentin. There are many methods available such brushing, bleaching strips, bleaching gel, and laser bleaching. There are several options for teeth whitening in our modern age. These options are accompanied with its own benefit and disadvantages. Basically, teeth whitening fall under tow categories: in office bleaching and at- home whitening product,

In- Office bleaching: this procedure is done at the dentist’s office. It normally take about 30 minute to one hour per visit if order to get the required result. One benefit of this procedure is that the dentist is present to make sure the bleaching agent is applied safely and thoroughly. A special light or lesser is sometimes used to speed up the whitening process.

At- Home whitening product: there are variety of product now available for those who wish to whiten their teeth at home. The most popular among these products is whitening strips. This contains a bleaching agent. It is applied by sticking the whitening strip to the surface of the teeth. There are teeth whitening toothpaste available over the counter. Note that teeth bleaching may result in tooth sensitivity. The actual result can vary from persons to persons. Bleaching product however has noticeable result compared to toothpastes. ( Symptomfind :Ashley Henson. 2011)

The ideal and safes way of whitening teeth is the natural means such oil pulling. This method reduces inflammation and detoxifies the body. It is free from bleach and abrasive chemicals that break down enamel and cause teeth to chip or break. It is done by simply swing some oil in your for about 20 minute. This practice will whiten your teeth naturally. It helps in treatment of bleeding gums, tooth pain, better breath and many other health related issues.

However, you need to consider what you eat in order to maintain your whitened teeth. These are some few selected food that can help prevent tooth discolouration and giving you a brighter smile. They are

Pineapple, carrot, cheese, onion, broccoli, strawberry, salmon. Learn more on how to whiten your teeth.

 

ORAL HYGIENE: YOUR MONTH YOUR HEALTH.

In this edition of oral hygiene, it is important to get familiar with our mouth and it substances. This is how each aspect of the mouth plays an important role in our daily lives. Bear in mind that your mouth is one of the main inlet to the main body. Mostly, germs and bacteria find access in to the body mainly through the mouth. Therefore it must be noted that our mouth is our health. It is therefore important to give as much attention to the mouth as it will be given to the eye or the ear.

The general function of the mouth is to play a role in the digestive system. The first step of digestion involves the mouth teeth. Note that the mouth is a collective whole which is made up of the teeth, Lips and tongue.

These substances are essential for a major function of a human being such as speech. The tongue which allows us to taste, also helps us to form words when we speak. The lips that line outside of the mouth both helps hold food is while we chew and pronounce words when we talk. The tongue strikes the teeth as certain sound are made.

Food enters the mouth and it immediately broken down into smaller pieces by our teeth. Do you know that the hardest substances in the body are the teeth? That is why teeth are necessary for chewing or mastication (the process, by which we tear, cut and grind food in preparation for swallowing). Chewing allows enzymes in the mouth to further digest food.

The teeth again help us to smile. A smile is the facial expression that most engages others with the help of the teeth. The teeth also provide structural support for the face muscles. The mouth also form a frown and other expression that show on your face.