I recently had a wonderful opportunity to have this
professionally done by Dr. Tony Kail at NYU
Dentistry. The in office light-enhanced procedure
takes approximately one to two hours.
First, Dr. Kail did an examination on my teeth. He
looked at what color they could possibly become.
Then, he polished them, before placing a big
mouthpiece in my mouth to keep it open. Then I
gently rested my teeth on it in front of the ultra-
violet rays, holding this position for about an hour.
Every 15 minutes Dr. Kail would check on me and
polish my teeth with more whitener. After the first
hour my teeth started to get sensitive and I was
tired of having my mouth open for so long, but vanity
mad me hang in there. I have always had white
teeth, but in recent pictures, I noticed a bit of
discoloration due to excessive coffee drinking. Red
wine doesn't help either! The time arrived and -
viola!- my teeth were 4 shades lighter.
I was thrilled by the outcome. After seeing the
results, I would definitely do this again. Here is the
catch: This experience can get pretty pricey,
ranging anywhere from $300- 1,000. Here is a little
hint: if you can get it done at a dentistry school, it's
less expensive than in a dentist's office.
For another safe and effective way to bleach your
teeth, Dr Kail suggest Crest Whitening Strips. Within
two weeks, you should have pearly whites that
everyone will admire. The great part is the price is
under $40 and the product can be found at any
drugstore.
I am a very big fan of tooth paste with whitening
components. Rembrandt promises committed uses
five shades of improvement. I also love Colgate
Total and Crest Whitening.
As you can see, there are a lot of choices out
there to vamp up a brighter smile, which, in return,
will mean a happier you. At least it will seem that
way, if you are smiling all the time to show off you
new white teeth!
One important point: Be sure to replace your
toothbrush every few months. It is wise and healthy
for your gums.
It is always fun to try new things. Last month's
topic-self-tanning-and teeth whitening do have
something common; they are both safe and effective
ways you can treat yourself!
Good Luck and remember: Do everything in
moderation. It's a safer bet.
