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Written by Tiersa A Buckley   
Monday, 23 February 2009 15:34
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It is possible to brighten your smile after years of drinking coffee and wine, smoking and other habits that discolor our teeth on a daily basis. For these people teeth whitening can be a godsend and can work wonders. Teeth whitening can also brighten the natural pigment of teeth. Depending on the extent of stains and discoloration, teeth whitening can brighten the teeth anywhere from 2 to 8 shades lighter. Effective techniques for teeth whitening are in office, laser teeth whitening systems, and at-home kits with custom fit trays. To ensure the safest results both techniques are best performed under your dentist supervision. The in office teeth whitening method typically performed with bleaching gel and a laser light are a great alternative for sensitive teeth. Several options are available for at-home whitening kits.

Your dentist can make custom fitted trays for you to take home. This treatment is one that you can apply on your own. This provides a good amount of convenience for people that want to whiten in a hurry and not waste time with other messy tubes and creams. Teeth whitening systems that are found in most dentist offices include Zoom, Bright Smile and Rembrandt teeth whitening. There are some annoying side effects from teeth whitening. These can include increased sensitivity to hot and cold food, drinks and even air. Bleaching trays can also calls to and gum sensitivity. Gums may become irritated and possibly bleed. Some people who cannot afford whitening use a cheap method of peroxide by spreading the front of the teeth and then rinsing with their favorite mouthwash. It is advisable that one not swallow peroxide and it can taste fairly bad. This is not the preferred method but it can work quite nicely. This method is also great for stubborn bits of plaque left behind on the top or bottom of the teeth. It does take some time and if you give it a couple weeks you will notice the difference.

The cost depends on the treatment that one might choose. For example, in office teeth whitening can cost between $500 and maxing out usually around $3000, while custom fit bleaching trays usually can run around $800. Look in your local area for cosmetic dentists that might offer any of the above treatments. Some cosmetic dentist even offer payment plans if your insurance does not cover the procedures. Amazing teeth can be within your reach so go and claim your megawatt smile.