An Overview Of teeth Bleaching trays
When performing dental procedures such as the whitening of your teeth, a common practice is the use of teeth cleaning trays. Holding the gel that is to be used is what teeth bleaching trays are used for. In order to keep the saliva that is formed our mouths from washing away the whitening gel is the underlying design of the teeth bleaching tray.
A thin line of teeth whitening gel should be placed inside the bleaching tray before making contact with the teeth. Once you have placed the gel inside the teeth bleaching tray and are ready to place the tray in your mouth the gel should be evenly distributed among the teeth. The knowledge of how much gel to use may come with several applications of teeth whitening gel. When applying the teeth whitening gel, remember that the teeth should be the only contact with the gel, not the gums of your mouth.
Customized and standard are the two types of teeth bleaching trays available. Designed to perfectly fit the patients mouth, the customized teeth bleaching trays offer more comfort. A teeth guard is very similar to a customized teeth bleaching tray. Made from materials that are soft, the customized teeth bleaching tray cover the entire set of teeth. This allows the gums to be prevented from any chemicals making contact to them. If contact to the gums is made, they can be damaged by hydrogen peroxide which is one of the chemicals found in the teeth whitening gel. The damage can lead to ulcers in the gum area.
Comfort is not an option with standard teeth bleaching trays. Teeth whitening kits that are bought over the counter often come with a standard tooth bleaching tray and a tube of whitening gel. The bleaching process of using a standard teeth bleaching tray and a customized bleaching tray are very similar. To apply the teeth whitening gel, simply place gel whitener into the standard bleaching tray, then apply the standard teeth bleaching tray for thirty minutes to the mouth. Not being able to whiten he entire set of teeth due to the proper fit of the standard teeth bleaching tray is a disadvantage. This improper fit also allows for gums to be exposed to the teeth whitening gel causing harm to the gums.
In summary, it is advised to use teeth whitening trays that are customized for your mouth. A licensed dentist can make a customized teeth bleaching tray and are used in laser whitening. Because a dentist performs the laser teeth whitening procedure, it is recommended more. Unlike the over the counter teeth bleaching kits, the laser teeth whitening is safer and more effective.
Before purchasing an over the counter teeth bleaching kit, it is advised to make sure that it has been approved by the American Dental Association as dentist do not recommend these types of teeth bleaching procedures.