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Teeth whitening is a bleaching process either done at the dentist's office or at home with natural ingredients. Find out how to whiten teeth, and get general dental health tips, with this free video series on oral hygiene.
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The best and fastest ways to bleach teeth at home can include using bleaching trays from the dentist, brushing with hydrogen peroxide or brushing with a baking soda paste. Whiten teeth at home using household ingredients with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Baking powder can bleach teeth because it contains baking soda. Simply create a paste of one-part baking powder to one-part water, and brush for one-to-two minutes. Whiten teeth with baking powder, making sure to rinse thoroughly after brushing, with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Hydrogen peroxide can whiten teeth when brushed onto teeth every other day or once a week. Remove stains on the teeth brushing with hydrogen peroxide with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Apple cider vinegar makes teeth whiter because of the acidity level, which eats away at stains and discoloration. Whiten teeth with apple cider vinegar, swishing with it regularly, with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Baking soda works well as a teeth whitener when mixed with water into a paste and brushed on the teeth every other day or once a week. Whiten teeth with baking soda, making sure to rinse thoroughly after brushing, with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
The history of teeth whitening dates back to the early 1900s, but teeth whitening wasn't perfected until the 1980s when Radinal Goldstien and Feinman taught bleaching at dental schools. Discover the history of whitening teeth with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Getting whiter teeth at home requires brushing with hydrogen peroxide, letting it sit on the teeth for one to two minutes, or baking soda, mixing it with water to form a paste. Get whiter teeth at home, using common household ingredients, with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Teeth whiteners consist of a chemical called carbamine peroxide, which gets into the dental tubials in the enamel to eat away the stains and discoloration. Discover the chemical process of teeth whitening, which accounts for tooth sensitivity during bleaching, with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Smoking affects the teeth by staining them a yellowish tint as the nicotine passes through the mouth. Discover the dental side affects of smoking, and find out how to prevent future staining, with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Smoking causes yellow teeth as the yellow-tinted nicotine passes through the mouth on a regular basis. Avoid future teeth staining by quitting or consulting a dentist with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
To avoid uneven color after teeth bleaching, avoid direct contact between the teeth and food that stains, like soy sauce, soda, coffee and berries. Keep teeth evenly white after bleaching by drinking sodas and coffee through a straw, with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Bleaching teeth at home requires getting an at-home bleaching kit from the dentist, applying a small drop of bleaching solution on each tooth and pressing the bleaching trays onto the teeth for even coverage. Get whiter teeth at home, repeating the process throughout the week, with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
To bleach teeth with baking soda, create a paste of one-part baking soda and one-part water, dip the toothbrush into the paste and brush for one-to-two minutes. Get whiter teeth using baking soda, brushing with it every other day or once a week, with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Brushing teeth with braces involves tilting the toothbrush down above each bracket, and then tilting the toothbrush upward below each bracket to free debris and brush away bacteria. Brush teeth with braces, utilizing a proxy brush from the orthodontist to get between teeth, with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Comparing and choosing teeth whiteners depends on the severity of teeth stains and the level of desired brightness. Whiten teeth with at-home bleaching kits, over-the-counter whitening products or with whitening toothpaste with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Homemade teeth whiteners include baking soda paste, which is an equal mixture of baking soda and water, and lime juice paste, an equal mixture of fresh lime juice and salt. Make teeth whitening solutions using common household ingredients with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Making teeth whiteners at home is possible by mixing baking soda and water into a paste, mixing lime juice and salt into a paste or simply using hydrogen peroxide. Mix at-home teeth whitening solutions, making sure to rinse thoroughly after brushing, with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Natural teeth whiteners include brushing with a baking soda paste, brushing with a lime juice and salt paste or eating acid-rich strawberries. Whiten teeth naturally, using common household ingredients, with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
The pros and cons of teeth whitening revolve around having a whiter, brighter smile that increases confidence paired with the risk of over-bleaching and weakening the enamel of the teeth. Weigh the pros and cons of whitening teeth with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
The side effects of bleaching teeth include sensitivity during the bleaching process, a tingling sensation when the bleach has penetrated the enamel and weakening of the enamel due to over-bleaching. Avoid harmful side effects of teeth bleaching by consulting a general dentist with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Teeth bleaching results should last for at least two-to-three months, and the results can be maintained by avoiding any foods that might stain a white T-shirt, like coffee, soda and tea. Extend the life of teeth bleaching results with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Zoom teeth bleaching is an in-office process of light-activated bleaching agents, such as hydrogen peroxide, that are applied to the teeth and allowed to be activated in four 15-minute sessions. Discover Zoom bleaching at any local dentist's office with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Good candidates for teeth bleaching include people with no decay on their teeth who are over the age of 13 and not pregnant. Visit a general dentist to determine candidacy for teeth bleaching with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Smoking affects the gums and dental health by reducing the resistance to gingivitis and periodontitis, encouraging the gums to recede and increasing the risk of oral cancer. Improve dental health with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Healthy gums maintain a pink coloring, hug each tooth tightly without much movement and do not bleed with normal brushing and flossing. Identify healthy gums with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on oral hygiene.
Many people today want a whiter, brighter smile. Some can achieve it with proper oral hygiene -- regular brushing, flossing and using mouthwash. However, some need a little extra help to get yellowing teeth to return to the land of sparkling white, especially smokers and coffee drinkers. There are a number of products out there that will help turn teeth a few shades whiter, including bleaching agents and toothpastes that contain whiteners. For some, these do the trick; for others, over the counter solutions are often hit and miss, with temporary results. In this free video series on oral hygiene, a dental assistant discusses all about teeth whitening. Find out how long professional teeth whitening lasts, and even get tips for extending the results. Get recipes for making at-home and natural teeth whiteners, and find out how to maintain whiter teeth on a daily basis. For a whiter, brighter smile, consult these helpful dental tips.
Michelle McPhail Michelle McPhail has been a licensed dental assistant for more than seven years. At My Solutionz, she is the office coordinator and treatment coordinator. McPhail keeps everyone, even the doctors, on schedule.dkdk
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