Have you ever wanted to have fantastic white teeth but not have to go to the dentist’s office?
How are whitening toothpastes supposed to work and do they even work?
The answer: It really depends on what types of stains you have and the type of toothpaste you choose!
Important considerations
Contrary to a whitening treatment at the dental office, whitening toothpastes will take weeks of diligence to see any results.
It is important to remember that healthy teeth always come first, so if whitening your teeth with any of the following techniques will be detrimental, avoid it.
Types of whitening toothpastes
It’s funny to think that there are actually multiple types of whitening toothpastes!
There are two major ones on the market. Each have their own special results and ways they work:
Micro grit whitening toothpaste
Micro grits use tiny particles, usually calcium carbonate or magnesium carbonate. These little grains help polish and buffer your teeth. Then a light chemical will help pull out the stains ingrained in your tooth!
Blue covarine whitening toothpaste
This chemical is the best for immediate results. By using the art of optical illusions you can spoof your yellow teeth into looking whiter! The colour blue helps cancel the yellowness of your teeth and in turns leads to a whiter brighter smile! This effect is temporary, however, and only serves as an immediate aid.
Other Ways to Whiten Teeth
Not only are there toothpastes to choose from, but there are also teeth whitening strips and at home bleaching trays.
These are considered more professional options as they can give a more lustrous shine in less time.
Teeth whitening strips
These are an excellent choice for those who wish for a faster and more permanent option. By using these strips they in fact strip and pull off a layer of your teeth. Hopefully showing the underlying white. Surface stains are most affected by this treatment. However, continued and constant use of this product can lead to unnecessary enamel damage.
At home bleaching trays
These are similar to the procedure that you would receive at a dental office. However, the concentrations of the chemical are watered down and diluted. Because of the strength of these formulas, this treatment must be applied multiple times over a few weeks.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
With in-office teeth whitening, results are instantaneous. Our dental office in Burnaby, BC, finds that the POLA cold cure multi-stage succession method generated the least amount of sensitivity after whitening.
Because it is powerful, only choose this method once a year. Your teeth will look great!
Discolouration is leached out of the enamel but can leave the enamel temporarily more vulnerable to stain immediately after the procedure. To avoid re-staining your teeth we will send you home with all the information you need about the foods and drinks to avoid and how to care for your new white teeth.
Teeth Whitening Burnaby
If you are still having doubts whether which option is best for you, you can always talk to the team at Dental Laser Esthetics in Burnaby! Give us a call during office hours, and we can set something up.
Pola teeth whitening Burnaby, BC.