A dazzling smile is something most of us want. After all our smile is part of the first impression we present to people. A beautiful smile can improve self esteem and create good feelings in those we bestow are smile on. Getting your brilliant smile it's whitest can be easy.
"Who is a candidate for whitening? Well, almost anyone who has their natural teeth can whiten," says Dr. Judith Ko from Hemet. "And there are a variety of products that can help."
Over the counter whitening products abound. They generally provide a small amount of the ingredient necessary to whiten your teeth. For years dentists have provided an alternative - whitening trays. These are taken home and used periodically has needed. Finally there is the whitening that is done in the dental office. "When whitening under the supervision of a dentist, you are able to receive a higher concentration of the active ingredient. This allows us to provide patients with a white smile many shades lighter than when they first began treatment," Adds Dr. Ko.
The down side? Some patients complain about sensitivity following whitening. If you are one of those who experiences sensitivity here are some ideas for what may help:
1. Reduce the amount of product you are using at one time.
2. Reduce the amount of time you spend at home with your trays in your mouth.
3. Use Fluoride regularly and brush on your teeth, or use a toothpaste especially designed for sensitivity.
4. Limit your intake of cold drinks and liquids.
5. Speak to your dentist and let her know that you are having discomfort, many times she may have an alternate solution.
This year smile and be proud of your pearly whites.
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