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Health and Fitness, Teeth Whitening - Monday, June 30, 2008 11:09 - 0 Comments
Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Has Become Affordable
Yes, indeed this statement is true. Cosmetic teeth whitening has not only become affordable but also highly sought after as a beautifying treatment. Cosmetic dentistry a few decades ago was the domain of only high-end customers – for whom a few thousand dollars would not create a dent in their balance.
By and by with the advancement of technology and rising competition the cost of cosmetic dentistry has gradually become affordable. It has now come within the reach of the common man. It is possible today to address many issues that before were not possible, difficult or highly unaffordable. One can straighten out teeth, whiten them, improve the gum line, fill in and align them – you can have a complete work over without really blowing a hole in your pocket.
Among all these procedures, the fastest way to improve your looks and one of the most affordable of all is the whitening teeth process.
What Is Teeth Whitening Process?
The teeth whitening process is the method by which all the stains that have accumulated over the teeth over a period of time, are removed. When this is done, the smile not only becomes more confident (since the person knows that it looks good), but also highly attractive which adds to the overall appearance and personality of the person.
The dark spots or discoloration of the teeth is the result of many factors, i.e. age, eating habits, smoking, drinking coffee, tea or cola, etc. These stains could be removed in one sitting through acidic-micro-abrasion scrubs performed by the dentist, which are not only highly effective but also extremely affordable.
Overall teeth whitening process is done best in the office of the dentist. It is usually recommended that the first time may be done with a dentist, as the latter would be able to discover and repair any flaws that would be aggravated by the application of the bleaching agents found in the whitening formulas.
The dentists sometimes offer special teeth whitening kits which are more potent and safe than those available in the market. The kits could be used at home at your convenience with the assurance and approval of the dentist. These kits usually come with special protectors for the gums so the soft tissue is spared the impact of the bleach. If you do not get a bleaching kit from your dentist, you should go for the best possible brands available in your area.
Another point that you should be extremely careful about is that you follow the instructions to the T. Many people complain of mild to extreme side effects following the use of Do It Yourself kits. However, the root cause of the problem, most often than not lies in the fact that the instructions were not carried out as indicated.
Methods Of Saving On Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry might not as expensive as it was one upon a time; however, it is still on the higher side, though one can afford it if you make the effort. The medical insurance providers are still not covering cosmetic dental procedures. However, there are dental plans which can provide you anything between 10 to 60% off the total cost. On an average the dental plans offer 20% off. These dental plans are offered by a network of dental clinics and you could avail of these through the recommendation of your doctor or a member of the network.
The good news is that these dental plans not only cover cosmetic surgery but also other related costs, such as x-rays, extractions, filling of cavities, bridge work, dentures, etc.