As we all now, these days our appearance is important. People are very concerned with how they look. It is a very competitive society. Words like teeth whitening and cosmetic dentistry are part of our daily vocabulary. The teeth whitening procedure is used by almost everybody. People consider teeth whitening simple and effective. At the same time, they are glad that the teeth whitening option has become available for everyone, not only for famous public persons, and that the cosmetic dentistry gets more and more advanced every day allowing them to obtain the perfect smile. Cosmetic dentistry is mostly performed by a doctor, but, considering the fact that the operation of teeth whitening is very simple, it can be done at home. Nevertheless, there are some advantages in doing this procedure of teeth whitening at the doctor’s office because it allows the patient to be supervised by a professional more closely. So, to remove stains and discoloration, thus lightening the teeth, one has to choose teeth whitening. There are two main types of teeth whitening procedures: the non-vital whitening, which means that the tooth no longer has a live nerve, and the vital whitening procedure, that is done on teeth that have live nerves. One other important characteristic of the teeth whitening is the fact that this procedure is not permanent. Teeth whitening procedures imply the doctor or yourself will first apply a special gel for the gums to protect them from the whitening agent and, then, apply the agent on your teeth. In office teeth whitening usually takes about 30 to 90 minutes. It can require more appointments depending on the type of discoloration of the teeth. Besides teeth whitening gel, one can choose to use whitening toothpaste, bleaching strips, bleaching gel with a fitted mouth tray, or laser bleaching. Laser bleaching is sometimes called in-office bleaching and it is rarely recommended. It is important to mention that pregnant women and children under 16 years old are not allowed to have this procedure of teeth whitening. People with sensitive teeth and allergies to whitening products are also advised to avoid getting their teeth bleached. It has to be said that there are people with unrealistic expectations, who think that teeth whitening is not efficient. Those individuals have darkly stained teeth, they are smokers and they expect to have teeth of blinding white after the procedure is done. They have to understand that any procedure of teeth whitening will be less successful in these circumstances. For a long time in cosmetic dentistry the tooth veneers, which are thin pieces of porcelain glued to the front of the teeth, were the only alternative to teeth whitening. They were the solution for teeth that are severely discolored, chipped or misshapen. And it has been proven that tooth veneers are very difficult to stain. The new fashion in cosmetic dentistry is the use of lumineers and the reason for which they have replaced the veneers in cosmetic dentistry is the fact that they are super thin and can be placed on your teeth without all the drilling and work associated with standard porcelain veneers. Cosmetic dentistry is considered as a life changing factor and that is true, if we realize the fact that you can have your smile brightened through cosmetic dentistry. From stained teeth to a crooked smile, cosmetic dentistry can turn any frown upside down. That is how people see the entire industry of cosmetic dentistry. I said â€industry†because that is exactly what the cosmetic dentistry has become. The term cosmetic dentistry has come to mean a lot of things. That is because there are many procedures performed in and out of the dental office that come under the heading of cosmetic dentistry. The choices available for cosmetic dentistry are teeth whitening, veneers, implants, crowns and shaping, bonding and orthodontic treatment. In order to determine which one will work the best in transforming your smile you have to consult your dentist.
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