Future and Trends of Teeth Whitening
The teeth are an important part of the digestive system. Today, a good-looking dentition enhances your overall personality and gives you the confidence to face the world. A few decades back, ‘pearly-whites’ was a phenomenon only among the rich and famous. The elite, whose profession included on-screen and public appearances, often used special teeth whitening kits, which had white strips for instant effect. The main advantage of these teeth bleaching kits was that, one did not need to abstain from caffeinated drinks, smoking or beer and yet, he or she could have that sparkle in the smile!
With the help of progressive dental research, state-of-the-art technology in teeth whitening and affordable costs, everybody can be a proud owner of shining pearly-whites! There is a huge range of tooth whitening products available in the market. Generally, people select the method which suits their pocket the most.
The very basic level of teeth whitening products includes toothpastes, whitening gels and cleansing liquids. Even some chewing gums claim to whiten your teeth by regulating your mouth’s pH levels. All these whitening home products are easily available at a general store or pharmacy. Same is applicable to teeth whitening kits; you can buy these in pharmacies or order them online. But it is advisable to consult your dentist before using teeth bleaching kits since they render teeth sensitive. Nowadays, a highly recommended method is the laser whitening technique. It uses application of hydrogen peroxide and laser to speed up whitening. It also suits all teeth types and does not create much tooth sensitivity. The three techniques used for measurement of stain removal and teeth whitening are Minolta ChromaMeter, Lobene Stain Index and Shade Guide Color Change.
Future methods in teeth whitening would mainly involve using activating agents to enhance the effect of hydrogen peroxide and natural enzymes present in human saliva. One thing is sure- future technologies would emphasize more on home whitening products. The reasons are saving the cost of visit to a dentist, consuming less time, further ease of use at home and portability. A home whitening product which has all these qualities and gives a superb whitening effect will be the most feasible for consumers and most preferred as well. So before you use any home whitening product, do not forget to do prior research on whether it would suit you, its side effects, and precautions to be taken after using it. Do take your dentist’s final opinion and then use it.
Meanwhile, dentists are also giving a lot of importance to general oral hygiene. Controlling certain bad habits can definitely avoid discoloration of teeth and will obviously save a huge amount of money. Even in the future, awareness about oral hygiene will be the foremost advice a good dentist would give. Small steps like brushing teeth twice a day, drinking lots of water, avoiding too much caffeine, nicotine and alcohol, controlling the amount of sugars, etc. will pay rich dividends in the long run. After undergoing a treatment at a dentist’s clinic, the dentist would give you some home tips for maintaining general health of your teeth. Abiding by these tips will definitely help your teeth stay dazzling and will help you smile with confidence.