Having your teeth whitened is the latest cosmetic dental trend that is sweeping the globe. But just how easy is it to achieve that pearly white look of the stars? And more importantly - what are the drawbacks?
Before we delve into the world of whitening products and bleaching agents, it is important to understand what may cause discolouration and how to deter yellow teeth. Although a combination of several factors may be the cause of tooth discolouration, there are some things you could avoid in your day-to-day life that will help avoid discolouration.
As the surge of teeth whitening products rise, with it there are a range of techniques to try and cater for every budget. With so many teeth whitening treatments to choose from, it can be difficult to identify the truths over the myths.
Whitening Toothpastes: Some toothpastes now market themselves with a variety of different teeth whitening abilities, such as charcoal. All of them promise whiter smiles, but none of them have any drastic effects
Home Remedies: The internet has now provided people with the ability to submit their own teeth whitening techniques. Some of the methods found on the internet can be extremely harmful to your teeth. So before you start pouring baking soda or start oil pulling with coconut oil, be cautious about some of homemade remedies you find online. It is always best to speak to a teeth whitening specialist or your dentist before you rub a strange concoction of ingredients onto your teeth!
Teeth Bleaching: There are now several home whitening kits that allow individuals to bleach their teeth from home. Some of these kits can cost up to $300 and don’t always provide the best results!
If done incorrectly, whitening strips can burn the gum causing great discomfort. On top of this, poor quality whitening products that are not approved by the ASA (American Dental Association) can damage an individuals natural tooth. For example, individuals with more sensitive teeth, whitening strips can damage the natural tooth enamel that protects our teeth from harmful chemicals. Without this enamel protecting your tooth, you will become prone to cavities and other dental problems.
On top of this, without the consultation and guidance of a dental professional, the product may be applied unevenly. In some cases, this can lead to the whitening of a dental profile to appear uneven.
Only through a certified dentist can you guarantee safe whitening treatment when using these types of products, however, their services don’t come free. When using a dentist, you can often pay an additional $400 on top of the whitening agent itself!
Whitening Rinses: One of the latest methods in the world of dental whitening is the use of teeth rinsing. In a similar to the more common whitening toothpastes, whitening rinses can be store bought and can be utilised in your daily mouth washing routines.
Much like standard mouthwash agents, whitening rinses help reduce dental plaque, the risk of gum disease and freshen your breath. But what makes dental rinse mouthwashes so unique is that it includes ingredients (such as hydrogen peroxide) that enhance the glow of your smile in the same way whitening gels would.
Unfortunately, as the rinses are only in contact with your teeth for a short period of time, it could take up to 12 - 16 weeks to start seeing results!
Unfortunately, whitening treatments do not last forever! Over time your favourite foods and beverages will stain your teeth once more, causing discoloured and yellow teeth. This will only lead to paying several more visits to your whitening dentist adding to your dental bill even more!
To make your teeth bleaching treatments last as long as possible, it is recommended that you avoid any tomato based foods on top of avoiding drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes.
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Allergies and Sensitive Teeth
It is always recommended to speak to your whitening dentist when deciding on any form of whitening treatment but it higher caution is suggested to those suffering from sensitive teeth or peroxide allergies (agent found in teeth whitening products).
Undergoing any tooth bleaching treatment whilst suffering from such dental deficiencies will cause negative side effects that could damage your enamel even further or cause pain burning reaction sensation to the gum.
Gum Disease, Cavities and Worn Enamel
It is strongly advised that individuals suffering from gum disease and worn enamel do not undergo any form of dental bleaching treatments. Whitening treatments can cause great discomfort to anyone with dental cavities. This is because the enamel protecting the tooth and inner pulp is vacant, leaving your tooth exposed to the harmful chemicals that are present within whitening products.
Dental Bonding, Crowns and Other Dental Procedures
Any dental treatments made from resin composite materials will not whiten when using any form of bleaching agent. Instead, the resin will remain the same colour as it was previously which will stand out against your natural whiter teeth. 
Individuals with yellow teeth will find whitening far easier and more beneficial than individuals suffering from medicinal side affects. The grey/blue discolouration caused by the medicine will need up to 6 months of vigorous whitening treatment performed by a whitening professional. Even then, having a perfectly white smile or even removing any discolouration isn’t guaranteed.
Those expecting instantly whiter teeth or an everlasting Hollywood white smile, may be disappointed by the results.
It is advised that a healthy expectation is that your aim should be slightly whiter than the whites of your eyes. Those looking for a Hollywood, bleached white smile may be disappointed with the results of teeth whitening unless strong and lengthy applications are used.
The cost of whitening treatment can fall anywhere between $2 to $700. For obvious reasons, as the price goes up the more effective the treatment will be. However, over time the results can fade, meaning you will need to pay for treatment repetitively. Even after more advanced procedures such as laser treatments, your dental profile may not remain white permanently.
But what if there was a lasting alternative to achieving a pearly white smile that you could apply with the click of your fingers?
instasmile veneers are a non invasive, affordable and lasting alternative to vigorous teeth whitening products. With no harmful chemicals or whitening gels used, our veneers will not damage your natural dental profile or your gum line as your veneer will sit on your tooth surface.
Instead, instasmile will give you that dream smile you are looking for a fraction of the cost without suffering the negative side effects of bleaching agents.
To ensure that you achieve the colour you are looking, we provide our customers with a range of shades made from dental grade materials, allowing you to find the level of whitening, perfect for you.
The Cost of an instasmile vs Teeth WhiteningWith the cost of whitening products rising, teeth whitening treatments can become a seriously expensive ordeal. To maintain a white smile or to even simply achieve the shade you desire, it will be necessary to undergo repetitive visits to your whitening dentist.
Instasmile clip-on veneers can be inserted and removed whenever suits you. You have the ability to keep your new smile bright and white!
Your instasmile veneer will require a simple, one time purchase with several financial ‘spread the cost’ options to choose from, making smiling more affordable for everyone.
The All-in-One Dental Cosmetic SolutionSuffering from more than just discolouration? instasmile is perfect to cover missing, cracked or broken teeth! With our cover-all veneer, we offer a multi-solution to all cosmetic dental problems with
Not only is your clip-on veneer the all in one solution to several dental cosmetic needs, it is an immediate alternative that can be removed at night and clipped back into place in the morning.
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$699
when you pay today
Just an extra
$25.00
per month for a top set too
instasmile Classic from
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when you pay today
Suffering from more than just discolouration? instasmile is perfect to cover missing, cracked or broken teeth! With our cover-all veneer, we offer a multi-solution to all cosmetic dental problems with
Not only is your clip-on veneer the all in one solution to several dental cosmetic needs, it is an immediate alternative that can be removed at night and clipped back into place in the morning.
Ready to save thousands on your perfect smile? Click ‘Get Started’, answer a few quick questions and we will tell you if you’re suitable, which products we recommend for you, and view and select from our shade options.
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