Teeth hold much more importance to the shaping of overall personality of a person that they are credited for. Any misalignment of teeth leads to an anomalous face structure. Protruding teeth take away any beauty from a person’s face. Then there’s the color of teeth that is very important. Although teeth mostly remain hidden inside the mouth, they become apparent when smiling. Smiling is both a polite way of greeting as well as a means to attract the opposite sex. However, yellow teeth show the person’s unhygienic upkeep.

The discoloration of teeth occurs due to lack of cleaning, wear and tear and also due to consumption of tobacco or even smoking. The teeth contain a yellow colored dentin which is protected by the white outer layer of enamel. Over the years due to chewing and acid attacks by sugars and such cause wear and rear to the enamel. It gets scratched to the point of becoming translucent and showing through dentin and hence appearing yellow in color. Also, in the scratches organic matter gets stuck which also yellows over time. For whitening the teeth it is important for this organic debris to be removed. Once the organic debris is removed, the saliva sort of repairs the enamel my mineralizing it.

There are two options for whitening: bleaching and whitening. The term bleaching can be used for products that whiten the teeth beyond the natural color only as per the Food and Drug Association (FDA) of America. Whereas whitening means removal of organic debris to restore the natural color of the teeth. Typically teeth bleaching products contain Hydrogen Peroxide or Carbamide Peroxide. You can get a teeth whitening done either yourself with the help of a teeth whitening system or by a dentist. Many new dental treatments have evolved with the increasing popularity of teeth whitening.

The best way of getting brilliant white teeth depends on the person and the health of their teeth. However, here are some tips for getting the perfect white teeth:

• Avoid dark colored beverages like tea, coffee and brush your teeth immediately if consumed.
• Avoid smoking as it causes blackening of teeth.
• Avoid excessive fluoride; it causes yellowing of teeth.
• Oral hygiene is a must; brushing and flossing should be performed after every meal
• Using over the counter teeth whitening products can yield good results.
• Going for bleaching at the dentists’ can significantly help in maintaining white teeth.

There are certain precautions that have to be taken in mind before going for whitening. You should get teeth whitening done only if the regular cleaning doesn’t prove to be of help. Some people’s teeth are more sensitive than others, in such a case bleaching or whitening may do more damage. Consult your dentist before using bleaching products. Also, after use of bleaching products, it takes around a couple of weeks till the results become apparent so don’t get disappointed too early. You can also take a free teeth whitening session to check what difference it makes. Practice proper dental hygiene and you will not have to resort to cosmetic dentistry. Happy smiling!