It is less common these days to see people with discolored teeth. The efficacy and simplicity of whiteners has made it commonplace to whiten teeth. Similar to what disposable razors did to leg hair for women, teeth whitening systems have made grungy teeth outmoded and a thing of the past.

There are really only two colors of teeth. White and not white, explains Bright Side Dental, Michigan tooth whitening specialists. The American Dental Association, the ADA, reports that most teeth are effectively whitened with the newest whitening agents, ?Your dentist can tell you whether tooth whitening procedures would be effective for you. Whiteners may not correct all types of discoloration. For example, yellowish hued teeth will probably bleach well, brownish-colored teeth may bleach less well, and grayish-hued teeth may not bleach well at all.?

A rare dental problem causes some teeth to be unable to be whitened, but then there are other that solutions such as veneers and bonding that can easily solve those issues.

The ADA adds, ?Likewise, bleaching may not enhance your smile if you have had bonding or tooth-colored fillings placed in your front teeth. The whitener will not affect the color of these materials, and they will stand out in your newly whitened smile. In these cases, you may want to investigate other options, like porcelain veneers or dental bonding.?

The report by the ADA continues, ?If you are a candidate for bleaching, your dentist may suggest a procedure that can be done in his or her office. This procedure is called chairside bleaching and may require more than one office visit. Each visit may take from 30 minutes to one hour. During chairside bleaching, the dentist will apply either a protective gel to your gums or a rubber shield to protect the oral soft tissues. A bleaching agent is then applied to the teeth, and a special light may be used to enhance the action of the agent. Specialized lamps have been used during tooth whitening procedures to enhance the action of the whitening agent.?

The Zoom website, further explains the procedure, ?The Zoom! Light-activated whitening gel's active ingredient is Hydrogen Peroxide. As the Hydrogen Peroxide is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and dentin, bleaching colored substances while the structure of the tooth is unchanged. The Zoom! light aids in activating the hydrogen peroxide and helps it penetrate the surface of the tooth. A study has shown that use of the Zoom! lamp increases the effectiveness of the Zoom! gel by 26% or more, giving an average improvement of up to eight shades?

Additionally, the website explains the safety of Zoom, ?Extensive research and clinical studies indicate that whitening teeth under the supervision of a dentist is safe. In fact, many dentists consider whitening the safest cosmetic dental procedure available. As with any tooth whitening product, Zoom! is not recommended for children under 13 years of age and pregnant or lactating women.?

Bright Side Dental, Michigan teeth whitening specialists, with three convenient locations in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan to serve you, suggests that you always get a cleaning before you have your teeth whitened. Open nights and Saturdays, appointments are easy to book and you will get dental service like you have never had in the past. Gentle, caring, full-service dentist. Call today.