Baby Teeth: The Importance Of Children's Dentistry

As a young mother, I was reasonably ignorant when raising my firstborn. My biggest regret is that I didn't help her take better care of her teeth. Like many people, I didn't realise the importance of baby teeth, resulting in long-term dental problems. Recently, my daughter got married and some of my tears were for the beautiful, glistening smile she presented to the cameras. Ever since I realised the dental damage I had caused, I had been saving for my daughter to have cosmetic dentistry. The results are remarkable. During the course of this journey, I have learnt a lot about caring for children's teeth and corrective procedures that can be undertaken when issues arise. I am sure many of you would be interested in the latest knowledge and techniques that are available to prevent and repair dental complications. I'm Margret Devlin - thanks for visiting.

How Custom-Fit Teeth Whitening Trays Work and the Benefits They Can Offer

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Wanting to have your white teeth back might be quite stressful, especially if you're using treatments that don't work. Though not immediate, custom white trays are a long-term solution to your teeth whitening needs. Teeth whitening with custom fitted trays is a gradual but safe, efficient and effective way of getting that whiter, shinier smile you've always wanted.

Below is a look at how custom-fit teeth whitening trays work and some benefits of using the trays for your teeth whitening.

How Custom-Fit Whitening Trays Work

Custom-fitted teeth whitening trays are dentist-dispensed teeth whitening kits. They are fitted on both the lower and upper teeth with a gel, which is essentially a bleaching solution. When the trays are fitted properly, the bleach adheres to the teeth well and should not cause pain or irritation. The custom trays are worn by the users for the length of time prescribed by the dentist. 

It is important to note that your dentist should clean your teeth and administer treatment in case of any tooth diseases or problems such as tooth decay and gum diseases before you can use the custom trays. Thereafter, you should brush and floss prior to applying the gel, as the solution works most effectively on clean teeth. Your dentist will then use moulds to make you a tray which fits perfectly and feel comfortable while inside your mouth. Make sure the trays are clean and dry before applying the gel.

Benefits of Teeth Whitening With Custom Fit Trays

They include:

  1. Custom trays provide long-lasting solutions to your teeth: though it takes a longer period to whiten your teeth, unlike with other teeth whitening treatments, custom trays are a gradual but effective and efficient way to attain white teeth. With proper oral care, you will be able to have permanently white teeth.
  2. Uniform whitening effect: dentist-dispensed custom fit teeth whitening trays cover the tooth enamel; therefore, the whole surface of the teeth is whitened.
  3. Comfort when using the trays: the tray splints are designed to minimise contact between the gel and the gums. This reduces sensitivity issues while you are using the custom trays.
  4. Custom whitening trays are cost-effective: unlike other teeth whitening methods, custom trays are quite cheap and readily available. The trays are reusable and the whitening gel is refillable. 

If other teeth whitening treatments haven't been working for you, then it is perhaps time you try out custom fit teeth whitening trays. Contact a cosmetic dentistry professional for additional information.

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10 October 2017