The first thing we see when it comes to health and beauty is a great smile.  But you can’t have a great smile without clean and sparkling white teeth. If you want to improve the look of your teeth and get rid of unsightly yellowing, stains, and discoloration, you should consider teeth bleaching.

Teeth bleaching is without doubt, the most popular of the cosmetic procedures currently undertaken.  You can either have teeth bleaching done in office, or your dentist can provide you with take home whitening kits.

Light Activated Teeth Bleaching

The most common procedure is light activated teeth bleaching.  Many people prefer this new technology to the laser technologies that have been used extensively in the past. The main ingredient in this light activated procedure is hydrogen peroxide and it has been approved as being safe for use on the teeth and in the mouth.

Having your teeth bleached at the dentist is an advantage as there is a higher hydrogen peroxide concentration used in the gel formulas. This means that you are guaranteed a much better result than if you were using an over the counter whitening treatment.

Light activated teeth bleaching or teeth whitening is often referred to as zoom whitening.  Zoom is actually one of the brands of this light activated teeth whitening system, but there are others available.

Take Home Teeth Bleaching

The procedure involves the dentist applying a rubber dental dam to your mouth to protect your lips and gums.  A peroxide gel is then applied to your teeth. After the gel, the dentist will position a special light over your teeth so that the light can activate the gel.  This will give you the whitest teeth possible in the shortest space of time.

Light activated teeth bleaching is known as being very safe and effective with millions of people worldwide taking advantage of this relatively new technology.

An alternative teeth bleaching procedure that is becoming extremely popular is dentist dispensed teeth whitening kits. These kits contain trays and whitening gels, and are becoming a very popular option.  This is due to their affordability and the ease of whitening your teeth at home.

It’s a better alternative to purchase these kits from your dentist rather than the ones you will find at your chemist or drug store. They are more effective, and as the American Dental Association approves them they are safe.

Your dentist will make a mold of your teeth that is used to make plastic the plastic teeth whitening trays.  These trays are similar to a sports mouth guard, but will fit your teeth perfectly.  You will then be provided with a number of syringes that contain the bleaching solution.

When you get home you place gel from the syringes into the trays and simply place the trays over your teeth and leave them there for one hour.  This process is repeated once a day for two weeks.

Many people prefer this teeth bleaching option because it’s convenient, safe, effective and much more affordable.

Forget those stained, yellow and discolored teeth.  Begin your journey today to having shiny white teeth and a healthy smile with teeth bleaching.