Teeth whitening, as an industry, has grown by leaps and bounds over the last several years. This is because more people have become aware of the importance of beautiful, healthy looking teeth. Today, you can get your teeth whitening done in a clinic with one of our experts, or use an over the counter do it yourself solution. Either way, people all over the country are whitening their teeth in record numbers.
When you consider the fast pace at which modern society functions, and the incessant need for speed and attention, there is little wonder that teeth whitening has gotten so popular. There are now hundreds, if not thousands, of products available that give you a boost in energy but also can damage, discolor, or stain your teeth. Energy drinks, cola products, and caffeine based coffee and tea are the most popular. Coffee is perhaps the most well-established of the caffeine solutions. Over 54% of the adult population drinks at least one cup of coffee every single day, of these 68% will do so within an hour of waking up. This means that a large segment of the population will drink coffee shortly before or shortly after brushing their teeth. Coffee is extremely rich in chromogens, which can and will stain your teeth with extensive use.
The widespread use of coffee and other products has resulted in an increased need for oral hygiene and teeth whitening products.
Your teeth whitening is made possible by a chemical reaction, which is caused by the formula of the teeth whitening solutions. These chemicals are designed to whiten the teeth, but not for frequent usage, which is why we make two recommendations for people who want to whiten their own teeth. We always advise that you seek the advice and guidance of a dentist prior to whitening your teeth. This will allow us to give you recommendations, and even more importantly, to inspect your teeth. Often there are small, easy to fix, underlying problems that could be irritated by the use of a teeth whitening solution. Fixing these will allow you to proceed with your whitening without any challenges. Second, we ask that you follow the instructions on the packaging or given by our team, regarding how often you should be whitening your teeth. Too frequent teeth whitening, or too much overuse of the products, can result in your teeth becoming extremely sensitive and may even lead to other challenges that you will need dental solutions for.
What makes teeth look white?
Think of you teeth as tiny reflectors, which reflect natural white light. The clearer the reflection, the better the angle of the light reflected, and the whiter your teeth will look. The purpose of the peroxide based solutions that teeth whitening uses is to make the teeth more colorless. The peroxide absorbs easily into the enamel, where it goes to work releasing free radicals into the natural organic makeup of the tooth. These free radicals remove excess color, causing the tooth to be more colorless and hence appear to the brain as being whiter and brighter that before.
