Teeth whitening; the secrets revealed to a better smile

Whiter teeth are very trendy these days, they are classed as a cosmetic aid and there are a few methods that are very successful. The price of the different methods are also varied, and at the cheaper end of the market is a home kit. At the top end is a method known as a veneer, furniture makers have used veneers for centuries to top off inferior wood and make furniture look like it is solid and made from an expensive wood. Teeth veneers are based on this principle as well, they are made by an orthodontist from information produced by a dentist. The dentist will take digital photos of your teeth, then they will colour code them for a shade of whiteness, this is so when the veneer is made it blends into the line of good teeth and looks natural. If you need to, you can have a single discoloured tooth covered or a whole set. The dentist will then shave a sliver off your tooth and cement the veneer into place. They can be replaced if they become damaged and at the end of their lifespan, this is 3-5 years depending of how well you look after them. You clean them as a real tooth is cleaned. If you need to have a longer lifespan veneer then you will need a thicker one, as with the thin version an amount of enamel is shaved off the tooth that is equal to the thickness, then it is also cemented on. These thicker ones last between 10-15 years, and they are mostly used to cover not just a discoloured tooth, but also a chipped, cracked or misaligned tooth. This method is very popular with people who want to improve not just their smile factor, but also their confidence. It is because of the natural look that they portray which makes them a good and popular choice. The price will vary according to where you go to, but the average price is between £250 and £500 per tooth. The thickness also makes a difference as they cover up a lot more sins and last longer. Your dentist will first examine your teeth in order to advise you on which thickness you will need, they may need to also take x-rays of the root to ensure that you won’t be losing the tooth before the end of the veneers lifespan.