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It would be fair to say that in the field of dentistry, tooth whitening has become one the leading cosmetic practices. There are a number of reasons for this which all relate to first impressions – this is because very often when one person meets another, the first thing they often notice is their smile. It can be therefore very important to have a clean smile whether it be an interview or first date – a white smile suggest confidence, self awareness and sometimes humour. Add to the fact that it’s a very quick and easy procedure you will see why it’s popular across all age groups and social divides.

The tooth whitening process is essentially bleaching which can be administered at home or at the dentist. At home, the treatment will be low cost and involve the use of strips and tooth whitening toothpaste. Home whitening kits will generally use hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide which are agents used to lighten the shade of a person’s teeth. At the dentist, it is more likely to cost into the hundreds with the use of lasers now becoming common place.

Over the years, the consumption of things such as coffee, tea, wine and cigarettes can see a person’s teeth colour go from white to yellow or possibly brown. These factors may also cause damage beyond the scope of tooth whitening but the process is undoubtedly still the first step towards a perfect smile.

There are some minor risks involved with teeth whitening. They are superficial at best and are in no way permanent. Chemical burns can occur within the mouth when gel bleaching is used. Over-bleaching can also occur as we have often seen dramatized in sitcoms. We want to walk around with a 100 watt smile not a glow in the dark one. Repeated teeth whitening can also reduce the effects of the procedure, almost as if the enamel builds up a resistance to the chemicals and process used.

All in all, the tooth whitening process comes highly recommended so long as you follow up the initial treatment with a well balanced dental hygiene plan. Having the treatment carried out at the dentist is recommended over home treatments, though that is not to suggest a brilliant white smile cannot be achieved this way. In either instance, it takes more than just regular brushing and an annual dental visit to maintain a pearly white smile.

The Smile Spa is a North East based dental practice whomm specialise in cosmetic dentistry in Middlesbrough, Stockton and Teesside. In addition to tooth whitening, they also offer such services as dental implants, facial aesthetics and smile makeovers.