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Icing teeth whitening works well even to overcome genetic flaws and hydrate the teeth and aids the gum in this process. This procedure is not only economical but does not involve surgery also. Icing teeth whitening can be done at home with a home whitening kit. It has helped bring sparkling smiles to many, with more smiling leading to the pumping of positive emotions.

Icing teeth whitening is done after brushing your teeth, with the preheated dental trays being fixed on to your teeth and then loaded with icing that is just enough to cover the front teeth, as back teeth are hardly exposed when you smile. Next the excess icing is removed from the lips and other mouth parts with a cotton swab. The icing should be tested for 10 minutes before it is worn for a longer time that should not exceed 90 minutes

Tooth/teeth whitening prove great to show off that wonderful smile, but this procedure is not without side-effects and can actually damage the teeth. Studies prove that there is increased sensitivity after a teeth bleaching procedure, as prolonged exposure to bleaching agents have actually lead to damage of tooth enamel causing irritation and increased sensitivity in the teeth. There could be complete dissolution of the enamel rod prism and other complications like gum infection. In addition tooth whitening done at home could have a further complication of ingestion of the bleaching gel, followed by a burning sensation and nausea.

While professional teeth whitening aims at minimizing minimum sensitivity, good results generally depend to a large extent on the viscosity, pH, stability and the rate at which the chemical carbamide break up into oxygen and hydrogen peroxide. However in general practice some teeth whitener manufacturers prefer to accelerate the procedure with adding heat to these products. These products may reduce time, but could lead to bleaching agent actually exposing the dentin; microscopic particles of the inner tooth and cause heightened sensitivity.

Laser whitening of teeth is completely safe as it utilizes a bleach solution of just 10% concentration that will not damage the tooth enamel. Teeth whitening with lasers do not use heat on the teeth, though some with sensitive teeth may experience some discomfort that would subside a few hours after the procedure. So laser teeth whitening can be performed on anyone except children that have not still got their permanent teeth.

It is best to avoid anything that stains the teeth like tea, coffee, and liquids too hot or cold is to be avoided. So avoiding smoking that causes nicotine stains on teeth and blackens them with exposure to heat is to be avoided at all cost.

Generally whitening of teeth is not advisable during pregnancy and nursing, as the chemicals used may affect the baby and you. There is no conclusive evidence whether laser teeth whitening is safe or not during pregnancy and nursing, it is best to postpone the procedure considering the health of the newborn as vital. However healthy teeth and gums are vital so preventing pregnancy periodontal disease and gingivitis proves absolutely necessary. Your dentist would advice you accordingly.

No, it is best to avoid tea and coffee or any colored fluid that may stain the teeth after whitening. If you must you could drink coffee using a straw. In addition it is best to avoid drinking too hot or too cold fluids that can cause changes in the teeth and allow the stains to penetrate. The teeth absorbs colors most in the first 3 days after whitening that ultimately harden and become permanent.

There are various replies to this question, with each person talking out ones own experiences. Many are of the opinion that brushing before whitening makes sense as it helps to scrub off and make the teeth more even for the whitening strips or whitener to be applied. It may be all right to brush after whitening but it should be done gently.

Some contend that the whitening product used, as the product used for bleaching could involve the opening of the pores on the teeth and make them sensitive, with brushing with fluoride toothpaste helping to close them. It also pays to wipe off the excess bleach before it burns the gums. It is better to follow the dentists instructions like brushing and flossing the teeth before and after whitening treatment for good results.

To conclude as a general rule it is best to brush and floss before to remove bacteria and after the trays are removed to remove excess gel or whitening agent.

As a general rule teeth whitening strips are not bad for the teeth, with simple ones causing no problem at all. Your teeth could turn bluish permanently if used more than what is directed, with the teeth turning brittle. Also most whitening products contain around 3% bleach that is not recommended by health experts, with about 0.1% bleach found acceptable.

It is also to be realized that whitening strips provide for a strip on the upper teeth and one for the lower teeth, each of them pressed against the outer surface. However recesses and grooves between teeth could show up as dingy cracks, more like a painted fence that looks good from outside, but whose groves show up dark and dingy.

Whitening of teeth has great cosmetic value, but the craze to have stain-free teeth has lead to complications ranging from minor discomfort to severe pain and damage of tooth enamel. These repercussions arise mainly on account of the bleaching products used, with acidic compounds like fruit juices deteriorating your teeth’s enamel. Gum irritation and increased sensitivity with accidental ingestion could lead to symptoms like nausea, vomiting followed by burning sensation in the chest. However when teeth whitening are done by qualified and experienced dentists in their office care can be taken to prevent these side-effects with the placing of a dental dam.

Also research indicates that when hydrogen peroxide in the whitening gel could leak from the tray and release cancer causing free radicals and cause tongue cancer.

It is believed that the teeth could hurt after whitening because the bleaching agent hydrogen peroxide penetrates the nerve tissue of the tooth and this causes dehydration of the teeth. In addition most professional whitening processes use activating light that causes sensitivity due to prolonged exposure.
Brushing your teeth with a soft bristle tooth brush with desensitizing gel like Sensodyne toothpaste that has a high fluoride content can help get over acute sensitivity. Avoiding both hot and cold stimuli could also help.