Dec
28
2008
If you have been using teeth gels for whitening your teeth but is not very successful, you are probably missing the other side of the complete equation - the teeth trays. These plastic molds that fit over your upper and lower set of teeth can help to prevent your saliva from diluting and washing away the teeth gels coated on your teeth. A good set of teeth trays fit securely over your teeth without causing too much discomfort.
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Dec
25
2008
Since there are so many teeth whitening treatments and products on the market nowadays, how should you choose the most ideal one that suits you the most? Would it be some tried and tested at home whitening teeth strips, or a professional in-office dentist procedure. This is not an easy solution as a normal consumer trying to whiten your teeth for the first time can be overwhelmed by the vast amount of information and marketing slogans available. According to the news, this tooth whitening market is worth around $4 billion dollars per annum just for the United States alone and it is still on the rise as people become more and more concerned about keeping up their good looks.
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Dec
24
2008
We need to face up to two facts in life. Firstly, no matter how white your teeth is when young, they will still become yellowish with the passing of years. Two, this is no an irreversible process and yes, you can take action today to rectify the problem of externally stained teeth.
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Dec
23
2008
A teeth whitening pen is a very portable solution for clearing up your teeth while on the move or during holiday travels. It is about the same size as a fat marker pen, so you can easily pack it into your toiletries bag without taking up too much space in your luggage.
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Dec
18
2008
With poor oral hygiene or simply plain laziness, we gradually lose the pearly whiteness of our teeth that we were born with and taken for granted for many years. We eat colored and acidic foods such as coffee, cola, berries, etc which erode our teeth enamel and leave unsightly stains on our teeth. Do not complain that you have no time to visit the clinic for dental in-office teeth whitening treatments since they are not the only available option nowadays. There are many tried and tested at home teeth whitening solutions on the shelves of pharmacies, and they are very affordable as well. These include whitening strips, whitening teeth gel, teeth trays, whitening pens, etc.
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Dec
15
2008
The effectiveness of in office teeth whitening has been studied by a research team from the University of Texas. The main difference between in office versus at home self tooth whitening, aside from having the qualified dentist doing all the bleaching gel application etc, is the availability of specialized whitening lasers and lamps.
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Dec
13
2008
These specially formulated toothpastes are highly recommended for people who are using any type of teeth bleaching treatments in order to beautify and brighten their fabulous smiles. The oxidization process brought about by the peroxide bleaching agents in the teeth gels or whitening strips tend to induce loss of valuable enamel material from your teeth. Regular drinking of acidic drinks such as apple cider, soft drinks, coffee and even smoking will result in tear and wear of the tooth enamel layer.
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Dec
12
2008
The effectiveness of in office teeth whitening has been studied by a research team from the University of Texas. The main difference between in office versus at home self tooth whitening, aside from having the qualified dentist doing all the bleaching gel application etc, is the availability of specialized whitening lasers and lamps.
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Dec
11
2008
Someone once told me that trying to save some money can results in costing you several folds in the end. This is very true for whitening teeth trays because a suitable well fitted set of teeth molds will pay for themselves in the improved teeth whiteness results, time saved, less wastage of the expensive teeth gels for whitening. If you spend a few dollars cheaper for a poor made generic set of teeth trays, you are not going to be happy with the results and end up wasting more money upgrading to a better customized teeth tray kit.
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Dec
10
2008
Yes, if you want to have better teeth whitening results from bleaching teeth gel and other types of treatments that require the medicine to be adhered to your teeth for a long time, you do need customized teeth trays. These are usually made in the first appointment with your dentist whitening expert. Usually bundled as a package with effective Opalescence whitening teeth gels to last the entire treatment course, the estimated price is around…
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Dec
07
2008
Crest Whitestrips is a very popular brand of at home teeth whitening products made by Procter & Gamble. Due to its low price, many people are willing to buy back and try its effects on their stained teeth. Most people have find this series of Whitestrips being somehow effective in improving their teeth color by several shades, especially if their stains are yellowish and extrinsic due to smoking, soft drinks and coffee. If you have grey teeth and are trying to whiten it, do note that greyish stains are normally due to genetic inheritance or antibotics/tretracycline stains while your teeth structures were being formed. Such intrinsic stains are not known to be easily improved by at home teeth whitening products. Even dentist whitening treatments take a long time to improve such tretracycline teeth stains.
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Dec
06
2008
One of the most effective whitening treatment is the bleaching teeth gel. Having good lucks is getting more and more important in today’s life and society. Many people have problems with stained and discolored teeth due to lifestyle habits, such as smoking, drinking coffee and soft drinks. Thus, they are starting to consider teeth whitening products to brighten up their smiles.
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Dec
05
2008
Periodontal diseases is very common and affects at least 50% of adults over 30 years old. ranks second among the most common dental diseases worldwide (the first is tooth decay). The widespread of bad gum diseases is probably due to ignorance. Most people do not know about periodontitis and gingivitis, their symptoms, available treatments, and eventual consequences of improper gum care. Most people do not visit a dentist regularly and is thus not likely to discover they have the initial stages of the disease early. Most only realize they have a gum problem when irreversible damage to the periodontium gum tissues and alveolar teeth structures have occurred.
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Dec
05
2008
Generally, diseases of the gums like Gingivitis and Periodontitis involves inflammations in the gums and progressive loss of the alveolar bone structure that is under the teeth. This is caused by plague acting on leftover food after meals. If you do not regularly brush your teeth and use dental floss after meals, you get a sticky, gel-like layer that forms forms over your teeth. Thats dental plague. Overall time, this plague builds up and forms tartar which infects your gum and underlying bone structures that support each tooth. Eventually, they decay and weaken, causing your teeth to become loose and have to be removed by your dentist.
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Dec
03
2008
Now, whitening your teeth using commonly found home ingredients is a topic I am not too sure or familiar with. Many people will find that most Indians have really white teeth. Maybe it is a psychological effect or maybe it is the contrast between their darker facial skin color. It can be due to their inherent genetic makeup for pearly white teeth. Continue Reading »