A lot has been said about the danger of certain homeTeeth Whitening Australia kits. There have been talks of increased risk of
cancer, damage to teeth and gums and other effects. While caution is advisable
it is worth knowing more about how these kits work but more importantly how to
use them safely.
The main concern tends to be the kits that contain
peroxide. The first thing to emphasise is that this peroxide is not the same as
can be found in types of household bleach. Some people have tried to whiten
their teeth using this bleach and it is this that often causes serious damage
to the mouth and is very dangerous.
Another thing to emphasise that often it is not the
fact that a whitening kit contains peroxide as it is the concentration of it.
Excessive amounts of peroxide in the whitening gel increase the risk of damage
to the teeth and gums.
In order to avoid you need to check the ingredients of
the gel before you purchase it. 6 per cent is shown to be both an amount that
is effective in cleaning teeth but also crucially is safer than using higher
levels of concentration. If you have sensitive teeth you may want to consider
using a non peroxide tooth whitening kit as peroxide can potentially increase
the sensitivity of teeth. Remember that you still need to carefully apply non
peroxide teeth cleaning gel as well!
It can be hard to understand why the amount of
peroxide is important when comparing the different types of teeth whitening
kits available. To give you an idea of scale 10 to 20 per cent is generally
considered the maximum amount of peroxide you can add without causing damage.
The exception is that in some extreme cases a dentist may recommend using 44
per cent concentration. However this must be at the discretion of a
professional dentist and this level must be prescribed and not used at home.
You also need to be careful when applying whitening gel. It should only be spread thinly and ideally the teeth should be properly
guarded. This prevents any saliva mixing in and diluting the gel. Ideally the
gel ought to be applied using an applicator for the most accurate results.
When using a teeth whitening kit you need to remember
results will not be instant. You will probably notice a difference after about
half an hour but in terms of clearer shine it will take a few applications. In
many respects this is desirable as well to avoid the teeth whitening equivalent
of fake tan. It is better for the effect to be gradual and more natural
looking!
You can find various Teeth Whitening Australia products available. Remember to look for products with a low concentration of
peroxide and for companies with a reliable track record. With a sensible
approach you will get the best whitening for teeth but also ensure that your
oral health is properly looked after!