Teeth whitening (or bleaching) is cosmetic dentistry process that uses one of several whitening methods that will be mentioned a bit later. First i want to present some interesting facts collected by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

- More than 92% of adults agree that an attractive smile is an important social asset
- 85% believe that an unattractive smile makes a person less appealing to the opposite sex
- 75% believe that an unattractive smile can be detrimental to a person's chances of career success
- Only 15% of the population has tried one of teeth whitening methods
- There are still huge numbers of people who are misinformed about this subject
- Studies over the last decade have shown that teeth whitening does not change a person's tooth enamel making it 100% safe

USA citizens spent more then two billion dollars on tooth whitening this year and this trend is growing year after year because more and more people are becoming aware that white teeth are not luxury anymore but demand. White teeth and nice looking smiley are associated with beauty, wealth, and youth in modern world. Persons with white teeth are more attractive to their partners, they will get good job much easier and will have more self confidence then someone with yellow teeth, it's a well known fact.




Few Words About Teeth Structure: Teeth are made up of 2 layers - inner one which is softer called dentin and outer one that's harder, porcelain-like, called enamel. Enamel is layer that gives white color to teeth but over time it becomes thinner and more transparent. Dentin which can be yellow-brownish to greenish-grey (depending of individuals genetics) will become more and more visible as Enamel is getting thinner. Also there's a 3rd layer that builds up over time as we eat, drink, smoke, etc... Some of materials from that 3rd layer get soaked into Enamel over time changing it's color from original white into yellowish or brownish in later stages.

How teeth can be whitened? There are 2 basic methods:
First: Teeth whitening, a process that uses whitening product to restore original white color of Enamel by removing 3rd layer and stains caused by it.
Second: Teeth bleaching, a process that uses whitening product to change base color of teeth, teeth will become few shades lighter than their original color depending of person's original color and general teeth health.





Read The Rest of Our Teeth Whitening Guide:

Teeth Whitening - Starting page with basic info and interesting surveys facts about whitening.
What Causes Yellow Teeth - List of factors that cause teeth to become yellow over time.
Teeth Stains - Page with basic info about teeth stains.
Before Teeth Whitening - List of steps you should take before start of teeth whitening treatment.
Teeth Whitening Side Effects - List of side effects and irritations teeth whitening can cause.
Teeth Whitening Toothpaste - Text about teeth whitening toothpaste and usage guide.
Teeth Whitening Gel - Info about teeth whitening gel and it's advantages/disadvantages.
Paint-On Teeth Whitening - Info about paint-on (also called brush-on) teeth whitening.
Teeth Whitening Strips - Text about thin and transparent whitening strips.
Teeth Whitening Trays - What are teeth whitening trays, how are they used and more...
Teeth Whitening Kits - Page about regular and custom at-home teeth whitening kits.
Laser Teeth Whitening - The most effective but most expensive teeth whitening method.
Teeth Whitening Terms Glossary - List of the most used teeth whitening terms.
Keeping Teeth White - What can you do to keep your teeth white after the treatment.

Before you use any of the listed methods please consult your dentist. Before you start using any of these methods make sure that you read carefully the product instructions and follow them. In case your gums or teeth become too sensitive or irritated consult your dentist for advice.

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