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10 Facts About Teeth Whitening

10 Facts About Teeth Whitening - Sacramento River Dental Group

Cosmetic dentistry is becoming popular with each passing day, and more and more people want to know how they can improve the aesthetics of their smiles. A recent survey by RealSelf revealed that 40% of dental patients want to improve their smiles with teeth whitening, Invisalign, or veneers. There are many myths about the teeth whitening process out there. This article provides ten facts and three tips on effective teeth whitening.

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Top 10 Facts About Teeth Whitening

  1. Many factors can influence the whiteness of your teeth. In fact, certain foods, drinks, coffee, tea, smoking, and red wine can stain your teeth in the long run. On the other hand, genetics will also influence the whiteness of your teeth.
  2. Plaque hardens over time and forms calculus when it’s not removed regularly by effective brushing and flossing. Calculus is also known as tartar and may affect the whiteness of your teeth.
  3. Staining under the surface of your teeth can be caused by antibiotics and tiny cracks in the teeth – which will absorb stains over time.
  4. The natural color and genetic makeup of your teeth are set at birth regardless of stains. A whitening product will only remove any stains that have accumulated over time – no matter how effective the product is.
  5. Professional teeth whitening or bleaching is highly effective and helps lighten your teeth from their natural shade. Carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide is the active ingredient in teeth-whitening products. When the active ingredient breaks down, oxygen will get into the enamel of your teeth to make the color of the tooth lighter.
  6. The effects of teeth whitening will last for at least three years, depending on how you maintain the teeth after the process. But if you consume strongly-colored food and smoke, the whitening won’t last for that long. Hence, you should take care of your teeth after the whitening process.
  7. Whitening should preferably be performed by a qualified cosmetic dentist. In fact, getting your teeth whitened at whitening kiosks or by beauticians can expose your teeth to dangerous products and damage the teeth and gums over time.
  8. Over-the-counter teeth whitening products should contain only 0.1% hydrogen peroxide, and this concentration is too low to have any noticeable effect on the color of your teeth.
  9. Teeth whitening is only effective in lightening the existing color of your teeth. In fact, it cannot get rid of deep stains from your teeth.
  10. Cut down on the amount of food and drinks that could stain your teeth. This is important to keep your teeth white over time. On the other hand, stopping smoking helps prevent staining and discoloration.

Top 3 Teeth Whitening Tips

1. Don’t Buy Teeth Whitening Products From Overseas

You shouldn’t purchase any teeth whitening products from abroad no matter how cheap they are. It’s difficult to guarantee the ingredients of such products, and it may put your safety at risk. It’s much more difficult to trust online companies, and you can’t be sure their products are regulated and of the highest standards. Check with your local dentist first to know whether a teeth whitening product is safe to use.

2. Talk To Your Local Dental Team

Your dentist is the best source of information when it comes to teeth whitening. These professionals are qualified and licensed to perform the treatment and will take your specific dental needs into account in the process. A qualified dentist in Sacramento, CA can treat you with 6% hydrogen peroxide – which is nearly 6,000 times stronger compared to any over-the-counter teeth whitening product. Hence, a cosmetic dentist is the best person to give you highly effective teeth whitening results.

3. Don’t Break The Law

Any beautician who claims to offer teeth whitening is breaking the law since only a qualified dentist or hygienist can offer such services. When you decide to have your teeth whitened by a qualified dentist or hygienist, you can rest assured that you will be getting the best results and the professional is operating within the strict guidelines of the industry. If tooth whitening goes wrong, it may result in long-lasting damage to your teeth and gums. In fact, it isn’t worth saving a few dollars to put your health at risk.

Expert Comments From Sacramento River Dental Group!

  • “Tooth whitening may lead to long-term damage when performed incorrectly.”
  • “Having your treatment performed by an unqualified person may result in severe chemical burns and permanent scarring. In extreme cases, it may affect your ability to brush and eat.”
  • “It’s important to consult an experienced cosmetic dentist to get professional teeth whitening. While it may cost a little more, professional teeth whitening can prevent any harm done to your teeth and gums.”
  •  “Teeth whitening performed by a beautician or any other person is illegal. It should only be performed by a qualified dentist or hygienist. Your health is priceless, don’t put it at risk by getting teeth whitening from such individuals.

If you want more information about teeth whitening and the laws that surround the process, don’t forget to check out the “Teeth Whitening Page” on the official website of Sacramento River Dental Group. You can also call our Dental Helpline at (916) 391-4848 to solve any issues you may have.

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In connection with your application for work with us, we will collect, store, and use the following categories of personal information about you:

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We collect personal information about candidates from the following sources:

  • You, the candidate.
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We will use the personal information we collect about you to:

  • Assess your skills, qualifications, and suitability for the role.
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Having received your CV, cover letter, and/or your application form, we will then process that information to decide whether you meet the basic requirements to be screened by our in-house recruitment team for the role. If you do, we will decide whether your application is strong enough to invite you for an interview, be it by telephone, in person, or by other electronic means. If we decide to engage you for an interview, we will use the information you provide to us at the interview to decide whether to offer you the role. If we decide to offer you the role, we will then take up references before confirming your appointment.

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