There are all kinds of products available that can whiten
your teeth effectively. There are also a large number of materials that claim
to whiten and brighten your teeth. So what is the most effective way and how
important is it to whiten? We will try to answer some of those concerns or
questions.
Why would it be important to
whiten my teeth?
There is no clinical benefit to whitening your teeth. It
will not make your teeth stronger or more resistant to cavities. However, when
bleaching is done properly it doesn’t hurt your teeth either. But can whiter
teeth boost your confidence and make you more prone to smile? The American Academy
Do it yourself whitening vs.
professional whitening:
There is definitely perception of white teeth being more
attractive and a belief that white teeth are healthy teeth. Because of that,
do-it-yourself whitening products were 1.5 billion dollars in sales. While I
believe there is a time and a place for different over the counter whitening
products, I think it is important to weigh the cost/benefit of these against
the professional options.
You could literally spend hundreds of dollars each year
on OTC whitening products and still not achieve the desired results. At that
point, it would have been beneficial to spend a little more on the professional
whitening to get the results you want and spend less in the long term. However,
some people (especially younger patients) can reach their goals with OTC whitening
strips. The best bet is to consult your dentist to see what could work best for
you.
If you have more information
about whitening your teeth or other dental related questions, you can learn
more at www.dentistwestchester.com.
Lee T. Brown, DDS
Brown and Kupper, DDS Inc.
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