Having exceptionally white teeth is everybody`s dream. The perfect smile is a reflection of our eating habits. It is a blend of how often we visit the dentist together with appropriate oral hygiene. Flossing and brushing are an everyday thing to preserve your teeth white, bright, and healthy.

The teeth`s color comes from the outer layer called enamel and the dentin underneath it. The way they scatter the light together with the reflection it`s what creates their natural color. Dentist in Seattle together with dentists from all over the world can agree on one thing that some food more than other tends to leave stains on our teeth such as tea, red wine, and coffee and some habits, in particular, tend to have a great impact on their color such as smoking.

If you are wondering if there something to be done, don’t despair, there is.

Teeth whitening

Teeth whitening is well known and developed option to remove stains and discoloration. There are many options such as whitening done by your dentist and one that can be done home. In general, there are two types of stains, extrinsic- on the surface of your teeth and intrinsic-stained micro cracks deep into your dentin and in the enamel (the outer layer). The home whitening toothpaste is usually able to partially remove the extrinsic stains while teeth whitening agents are a must when it comes to removing the intrinsic stains.

The most common method in order to whiten up the teeth is the professional bleaching. Your dentist together with the entire dental team can perform this not so complicated method.

• The first thing that they will do is protect your gums with a rubber shield or a specially designed gel since these whitening product may do damage to them.

• The next thing is applying the whitening product with a custom-made tray according to your teeth, similar to a mouth guard. Most-usually the active ingredient is hydrogen peroxide that gets broken down and the remaining oxygen pierces through the enamel lightening the teeth color.

Done over a three or four week’s period, you will notice a significantly whiter smile. For starters, you will need to visit your dentist and together create a customized mouth guard for you to use at home. Ones you`ve started the process there is no need for constant dentist visits, yet you will have a guidance on your teeth whitening journey. Over the next few weeks, you will need to constantly apply the whitening product with the help of the mouth guard.

Opalescence whitening systems

One of the leaders in the teeth whitening industry and an innovator in the brand Opalescence. With a variety of tooth whitening products, you will notice a dramatically visible change in your teeth whiteness. They are affordable and they accommodate your needs. You can only get them through your dentist.

Choose more effective products than the common over-the-counter ones. Besides their whitening compound, they are completely safe and can improve your overall dental health, decrease your gums sensitivity, strengthen your tooth enamel and increase cavity prevention.

You can easily find the one product matching to your need since they are available in different strength levels and for different places such as products for home (white treatments/ home whitening gel), products on the go, products for the office, and aftercare products.