Hydrogen Peroxide Teeth Whitening

I have several fillings in my teeth and my husband has none! What a lucky man! Of course, I hate going to the dentist and always try to avoid the experience. The mere sound of the drill makes my skin crawl and my ears ring as I’m sure is the case with many moms. Just thinking about it makes me more determined to avoid the place more than ever.

Like all children, my children nag for sweets and tit-bits that they see other children eat. As a conscientious mum I try to avoid those things altogether. It is not that easy. Whenever we socialize they get sweets from someone. That’s life and we all know it.

My daughters – being women – are particularly fond of chocolate. Although they may choose other sweets off the shelves because they look colorful and fun, they always end up eating MY chocolate instead! In a recent survey women voted chocolate to be their ‘first love’. With statistics like that how can I possibly deprive my two little girls from this pleasure?

Of course I end up allowing them chocolate on a regular basis … followed by guilt and concern. I spend thousands on different types of healthy tit-bits in my effort to try and get them to like something healthier. It doesn’t work. For almost 4 years it didn’t work … how long does one bang your head against a brick wall?

But dental health is a real concern in the short and long term!

Just read this! “Chronic periodontal disease affects about 85% of the adult population!” (Dr Steven J. Smith D.D.S., P.C). This disease can affect the entire body through bacteria that is absorbed into the body via the mouth. In fact – any disease in the mouth can affect the whole body because it has a direct pathway into the bloodstream through inflamed tissue supporting the teeth. It was discovered that disease spread through the body in this way can even cause clotting in the blood increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke. The fact is … the mouth must be healthy or else a compromised systemic body health will result.

Recent studies have shown that people with healthy gums have shown to have higher levels of an antioxidant called ‘glutathione’ in their saliva. Glutathione is an antioxidant naturally produced by the body however supplementation will facilitate dental health and reduce the incidence of gum disease.

My eyes and ears were open when I came across articles and information on a product that contains an array of antioxidants, including natural bioavailable glutathione that supports the healthy functioning of the body … providing a long list of other benefits!

It was just the right product for us! Chocolate! It is crucial to know one thing though – not all chocolate is created equal … you need the right kind of chocolate.

My first question was: “What does it taste like?” and the second questions was: “Will my children like it?” Children do love good things and it turns out, my children love it! They can have chocolate every day now! No more guilt, no more fear, no more worries! The other benefits are amazing too.

My conclusion? God does love the world … he gave us chocolate.www.healthychocolate.co.za

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Now i am not a dentist or any expert in this field, but i know that it is important to look after your teeth. If you are anything like me you will be rushing round in the morning, having breakfast, doing things with the children and getting ready for work. On more than one occasion i have missed brushing my teeth because of time restraints.

About a year ago i started having trouble with my teeth, toothache etc. I visited the dentist which is always daunting (bearing in mind i had not been for the past three to four years) and i had them checked out and cleaned which obviously cost money, that made me realise that i need to look after them otherwise it could end up costing a small fortune, and in this economic downturn that is the last thing you need. So i asked the dentist what i need to do at home to keep my teeth healthy.

The minimum recommendation is to brush your teeth at least two times a day, usually once after you get up and again before you go to bed, or whatever way fits in with your lifestyle. Some people will brush there teeth after every meal.

When brushing do not rush (three minutes recommended) or be too aggressive as this can lead to your gums bleeding, your brush strokes should be away from your gums. Always do the back and sides of your teeth as well as the front, a lot of people concentrate on the front as that is what people tend to see but they are all as important as each other.

Change your toothbrush regularly, every three months should do it, and always make sure you get one suitable for your teeth, for example a person with sensitive teeth and gums needs a soft bristled brush, someone who has strong teeth can use a harder bristled toothbrush. Regarding sensitive teeth, there are many toothpastes out there available for people who have sensitive teeth.

As well as brushing, to keep your teeth healthy it is recommended that you use a mouthwash after brushing. Mouthwashes help reduce the amount of bacteria and plaque in your mouth, also a mouthwash with fluoride will reduce cavities.

Dental floss helps get rid of food remnants stuck in between your teeth that a toothbrush will not get too. You need to persevere with flossing as it does need some time to get used too, but will be well worth it if you achieve having healthy white teeth.

Just brushing you teeth is not enough to keep them healthy, so using mouthwashes and/or flossing on top of brushing does help, but it does not mean you do not need to visit the dentist. Keep having regular check ups, at least twice a year to ensure everything is okay.

It is important to keep your teeth healthy, not just for your appearance and confidence but also your finances, if you neglect your teeth now you could end up paying hundreds of pounds on dentistry work in the future.

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With all the buzz surrounding teeth whitening these days arming your self with good information gives you the best opportunity to choose the right procedure suited to your lifestyle and budget. This article will help you understand the difference between chemical and light-activated teeth whitening and whether there is clinical evidence proving one procedure out performs the other.

Chemical tooth whitening is simply the application of a hydrogen peroxide-based bleaching agent to the teeth for a specified time, usually three applications of twenty minutes each. The concentration of hydrogen peroxide used is usually stronger than what is used in light-activated procedures. A chemical based bleaching solution will typically consist of thirty eight percent hydrogen peroxide whereas a light-activated procedure may use only a fifteen percent solution of hydrogen peroxide.

The usefulness of the addition of light to activate the bleaching agent has long been a subject of controversy in the cosmetic dental community. Those in favor of light activation procedures argue that the introduction of a very high intensity plasma arc light or argon laser triggers a chemical reaction causing the hydrogen peroxide to break down into its component parts of oxygen radicals and water speeding up and enhancing the whitening process.

However controlled experiments in the laboratory have shown laser-activated hydrogen peroxide did not produce any perceivable color change. Another laboratory study showed the use of intense light elevated the temperature of the bleaching solution resulting in an increase in the temperature inside the tooth root. This could have an effect on post bleaching tooth sensitivity and pulpal health.

One possible reason for the introduction of light-activated devices such as plasma arc, light emitting diodes, argon lasers, met­al halide, and xenon-halogen lights is dental manufacturers want to create a public awareness and demand for light-enhanced tooth whitening procedures. The purchase of a bleaching light can cost a dentist tens of thousands of dollars, a strong motive for dental manufacturers to promote these devices as the future of cosmetic dentistry.

Another reason is light-activated bleaching systems result in increased whitening immediately following bleaching compared with strictly chemical teeth whitening procedures. A randomized, parallel and blinded clinical evaluation study published in a January 2006 dental magazine deduced this was because of tooth dehydration due to the creation of heat from the light source.

However the increased whitening effect produced by light-activated procedures was only temporary as the teeth in all evaluated subjects showed an increase in yellow coloration for two weeks. At two weeks post bleaching yellowing stopped and this clinical study showed no difference in the tooth shade of patients using strictly chemical based or light-activated procedures.

Tooth sensitivity was not a problem for any of the participants of this clinical evaluation and everyone was satisfied with their results. Until more conclusive evidence is found, it appears there is no perceivable difference in the teeth whitening results produced by either chemical or light activated procedures.

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I have always maintained an exceptional standard of dental hygiene. As I grew older, however, my teeth inevitably lost some of their shine. I never really liked teeth whitening toothpaste before. teeth whitening systems seemed pretty vain and pointless to me. I did not know what they used as bleaching agent in the teeth whitening system, and did not want to risk my health for whiter teeth. That was before I had any problems with white teeth. Nowadays, my teeth are yellower, and I am embarrassed about them. Teeth whitening systems seem more appealing than before now that I’m actually faced with the problems of ugly teeth!
The first teeth whitening system that I ever tried was a simple toothpaste. It promised to give me whiter teeth in five days, but could not deliver on its promise. I suppose that my teeth might have been a shade or two whiter, but the difference was hardly noticeable. I tried several other teeth whitening system brands, but none of them helped.
I tried tooth whitening gum, but I had no results either. I went in for a professional tooth cleaning, and that seemed to help a little bit, but within a week or two my teeth were the same old color again. I knew that I needed to find a better teeth whitening system, or I would die of embarrassment.
I gradually got into more elaborate methods of tooth whitening. There is actually a way of using hydrogen peroxide whitening to make your teeth whiter. Unfortunately, this is not a get method. You see, hydrogen peroxide is very harsh. I even heard rumors that it could make your gums bleed! Nonetheless, I tried this teeth whitening system out, and I had some good results with it. It was not enough, but it was a start.
In the end, I went in for a laser teeth whitening treatment. In some ways, it was the very simplest teeth whitening system. All I had to do was go in for a few laser treatments, and it was all done. The teeth whitening treatment would eventually fade, but I can always get it done again.
This teeth whitening system is extremely expensive, but it was worth it. My teeth have looked much better since then, and three years have already passed. Although it was a little bit less convenient than an at home whitening teeth system, it was a whole lot more effective.

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