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At Home Teeth Whitening

By Hedrick Lepsch


In high school I was on my school's marching band and color guard team. We had an approximately 10 minute long show that we practiced and rehearsed day in and day out until the big day of the competition in the faraway land of Indianapolis, Indiana. While my friend was rehearsing a toss on her rifle, instead of catching it the way she had always practiced the wind blew it and it ended up coming down on her head. Specifically, her tooth. It knocked her tooth right out, and she was whisked away.

From then on my high school has always kept track of the nearest emergency facilities they can access wherever they travel, including dental emergencies. Because they were able to rush her to the dentist as soon as possible they were able to recover her tooth with minimal pain and damage.

From strips and trays to toothpastes, there are tons of options for teeth whitening, but you may find yourself wondering what really works. Most of the options though, will work as long as you choose the right one for your teeth. Here are a few of the things that you should know before you decide on the best whitener for your smile.

After an emergency such as my friend's, it is crucial that you go to the dentist as soon as possible. Even just 30 minutes of delay can be the difference between saving or losing a tooth. It is important to remember the protocol you must follow if one of your teeth does get knocked out. If that ever happens you do not want to touch the root. If you do you may damage cells that are needed for bone reattachment.

Most whiteners include peroxide, and since it is safe-for-the-mouth it is the best bleaching agent for tooth care. Though this method is very effective, you should be aware that it can lead to temporary sensitivity.It is a good idea to whiten at home as long as your mouth is generally healthy and you have met with a dentist within the last year or so.

But there are a few people that should not whiten at home. First, those who have extremely sensitive teeth, second anyone with fillings on their front teeth, and third those whose teeth are grey, not yellow. Bleaching teeth with these issues will not be successful.Before you decide to bleach your teeth at home, talk to your dentist and make sure that you are a good candidate. It would be rather disappointing to start bleaching your teeth at home only to find out that your mouth isn't a good match for the process.

We should always be prepared for any emergencies but oftentimes we cannot handle it ourselves. Cosmetic dentists in Sandy, UT are always willing and able to provide their services during times of dental emergency. It is better that these situations are handled by professionals and experts that have years of experience and are able to prevent the emergency from getting any worse.




About the Author:

As a dentist in Sandy, UT Nate Lewis has a unique interest in the connection between oral health and your overall health. Based on studies and his direct observation of many thousands of patients, he can absolutely tell you that proper dental care will improve your quality and length of life.


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