Teeth Whitening Products - Brighter Smile for More Confidence

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What are the benefits of a brighter smile?

“When your teeth are whiter, more people are attracted to your smile�and people think that you'’re happier,” Zase continued. “You'’re going to be more open and appealing to the people that you meet.”

Zase said these improvements in image can lead to greater self-confidence and even better job prospects.

“Let’’s face it, we judge people by how they look,” he said. “We might not like to admit that, but we do it.”

Cataldo said the stains that cause discoloration of the teeth fall into two categories. Extrinsic stains are produced by outside agents, such as coffee, tea, wine and tobacco. Because they are primarily surface stains, they are usually not difficult to remove.

“Most of these can be removed by simple cleanings and can be maintained by good oral hygiene habits at home,” Cataldo said.

By contrast, intrinsic stains, caused by the natural yellowing process that happens over time, and also by medications taken at a young age, are more difficult to remove. For these, some sort of bleaching process is usually necessary, Cataldo said.