byAlma Abell

Everyone wants a great smile. Unfortunately, brushing your teeth two times a day is not enough. You should also visit your General Dentist regularly to ensure that you receive the preventative dental care and education you need. Typically, visiting your dentist every six months or so is recommended. Your dentist can also provide a range of cosmetic dental services to help you achieve the best smile possible. Teeth Whitening in Bethlehem is one of those services. Teeth whitening has gained popularity as a fast, effective, and virtually pain free way to improve the appearance of your teeth. Patients generally see results in as little as one to two treatments. Teeth whitening effectiveness generally are measured in improvements from two to seven shades.

Tooth discoloration can occur for a variety of different reasons. As we age, our teeth often naturally become darker due to mineral breakdown over time. In addition, teeth can become stained due to regular coffee, tea, or cigarette use. Over the counter tooth whitening kits are available, but are generally less effective due to the lower concentrations of whitening agents. Users also run the risk of damaging their tooth enamel if used incorrectly or too often. The American Dental Association recommends that consumers have their teeth checked by their dentist prior to undergoing any type of whitening procedures. This helps to identify and safeguard against any potential sensitivities or risks to an at home treatment. Natural methods of teeth whiteninginclude incorporating malic acid containing fruits and vegetables (e.g apples and carrots) into your diet.

In-office Teeth Whitening in Bethlehem typically offers a higher grade of teeth whitening agents. Another advantage of in-office Teeth Whitening in Bethlehem is that the procedure is administered within the safety of a dental office.Dental officesalso generally offer light accelerated whitening, something that can not be safely done at home. Still, as with any dental procedure, there are risks and possible side effects. Those side effects include overbleaching (this usually only occurs after several treatments), increased risk of tooth sensitivity, and chemical burns (from the more intensive treatments). Most side effects are temporary.