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Next you send it back
to the manufacturer who will quickly make a mouth tray custom to
your teeth. There is no extra charge for this,
with a 1-2 day turn around. When the custom mouth guard is returned,
(which is the exact process your dentist would do) you start the
whitening program. The custom fit tray is critical
for success, and Sara told me “There was no discomfort”.
It is suggested to wear the mouth tray with the 22% carbamide peroxide
gel (the magic solution that whitens your teeth) over night until
you have reached a total of 20-40 hours. Then it is just maintenance,
which can be 15 minutes to 1 hour a day, whenever needed. “This
process is fast” Sara
said “and the results are immediate. In less than 5 days, it
was comfortable and reasonably priced.”
Prices range from
$99 to $129.00. You can find an excellent home kit whitening system
at:
• www.teethwhiteningexpress.com
BriteSmile
Racking my brain and my Rolodex (yes, I still use one) trying to locate other
teeth whitening friends, I remembered a business acquaintance, Carol, that called
a year ago squealing about a process called BriteSmile. After I tracked
her down, I let her know of my quest for whiter teeth, and she was thrilled to
inform me “I have a discount coupon that the BriteSmile office gave me,
so you could get your teeth whitened fast.” She assured me “you
will love the outcome”. But I still wanted to get all the facts before
committing. BriteSmile promises results in a one- hour session that lasts
for years. This process can give you up to 14 shades lighter. It cost about
$400.00, and is applied by dental professionals. So, it costs more
than the home kits, strips and toothpaste; but it delivers results up to 14 shades
whiter. As opposed to the strips delivering 2-3 shades lighter and the
home kits 6-8 shades lighter.
BriteSmile works by using a blue-light technology
that incorporates a lower active ingredient of 15% hydrogen peroxide
gel that can help with tooth sensitivity. After a dental professional
applies the gel, you sit back, watch some TV or listen to music while
the blue-light technology does the job. It is safe and comfortable,
with results lasting longer than the other processes.
Visit BriteSmile to make an appointment and find a location near
you:
• www.britesmile.com
Denist
I finally called my dentist and the receptionist informed me “the dentist
takes a dental mold so you have a custom bleaching tray”. Just like
the home kits, then you go home with bleaching gel (10%-22% carbamide peroxide)
that also yields fast results. It can cost around $250-$550 depending on
the dentists rates. All you have to do is buy replacement gel once
a year, for maintenance whitening. She mentioned, “If you have major
dental work, such as crowns, you may want to work with the dentist, because only
your teeth will whiten.”
The most common side effect of teeth whitening is gum irritation or tooth sensitivity.
So, all the above methods have proven results. The considerations
are:
• Time
• Money
• Comfort
• Touch-up, how much time and money to keep them white
Since, time was a factor in choosing the right whitening process, and I wanted
dramatic lasing results, I choose the BriteSmile option. Of course, having the
discount coupon made it more affordable, “thanks again Carol!” A
few days later, I had teeth 14 shades lighter. I felt as if I had lost
14 pounds!
Remember, after you have taken the time to whiten your teeth:
1. Stay
away from the foods and drinks that stained your teeth, especially right
after you have whitened your teeth. The bleaching often removes the
protective layer on your teeth and can soak up stains. So watch out
for red wine, blueberries, coffee and other staining foods immediately
after your teeth whitening process.
2. Floss, floss, floss. You don't want to leave those little pieces
of
food that get stuck in your teeth to stain your dazzling
smile.
3. When you do drink coffee, red wine or soda try sipping these delights
through a straw.
4. And don't forget to do touch-ups every three to four months to
keep
that movie star smile!
Now over a year later, I brush with whitener toothpaste,
and have started using the home kit with a custom mouth tray to
maintain my white smile. The benefits of whiter teeth are amazing! After
I whitened my teeth, I felt better, and everyone noticed my smile,
instead of my growing waistline!!!!
When you are menopausal, and feeling low, a bright smile can cheer you up…it
did for me. And, when I said “I Do” to my prince charming,
I knew my new ring wasn’t the only thing that sparkled.
If you are wondering, the results of feeling better from my new smile I dropped
8 pounds and slipped into my wedding gown, I looked 10 years younger in all my
wedding photographs, had the brightest smile…. and, it only took an hour.
Once you whiten your teeth, create a Menopausal Bride Support Group
and dazzle the guests with YOUR new smile. Click here, to find out
more about creating a Menopausal Bride Support Group.
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