The Road to a Radiant White Smile

Is there any doubt that we all want a radiant white smile. I'm not sure that I believe you if you say no. It is possible, I suppose, that some are completely unaware, or just don't care what there teeth look like. If you drink tea, coffee, colas, smoke, or just have naturally yellow teeth, then you may be among the growing number that are interested in making your teeth whiter. Most of us prefer to smile, and if you drink a lot of tea, coffee, or some sodas, you should be aware that these tend to stain teeth. I have tried many teeth whitening systems, all with varying degrees of success. You can buy products at pharmacies, discount stores, online, through mail order, or have it professionally done at you dentistís or at a cosmetic dentistry office. The difference is the cost and the amount of time that passes before you start to see significant results.

Time is the most critical factor with all teeth whitening systems. Don't ever believe an advertisement that says it will whiten overnight. These products should be suspect and may very well be bad for your teeth, and the odds are that they won't whiten them either. It will just leave them feeling sensitive to all things hot and cold, and your gums will hurt too. It's just not worth it. Crest White Strips work if you use them consistently, as do some of the other over the counter teeth whitening systems you can purchase. All products take some time to work, anywhere from two to three weeks to start seeing significant results, and you have to keep using them on a consistent basis or your teeth won't stay white.

If you have the financial ability, consult with your dentist. You may even decide to go to a place that specializes in cosmetic dentistry. The benefit is that they can make you a set of trays that are molded specifically from your teeth and will fit more closely. You use these trays with the bleach solution provided and over a shorter period of time see better results. The most significant downside to this approach is, of course, that it costs quite a bit more than using a home teeth whitening system. Some places charge from $350 on up, depending on where you go. The bleach is cheap, it's the molded trays that cost so much. You have to pay the lab and the dentist their fees for making them. This is typically a one time expense though, so once you have that out of the way, it doesn't cost much at all to keep your teeth white.  Take the time to investigate your options.  After making your decision, you will find yourself smiling more!