If you lust after Tyra Banks’ teeth, make sure you consult the experts and not bleach them yourself in despair
The DIY teeth whitener ban in Australia
Two products from Pro Teeth Whitening, a company that produces do-it-yourself teeth whitener, have been taken out of the market as they are deemed unsafe. Dangerous side effects including chemical burns in the mouth and on the gums as a result of high concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the products. After safety negotiation with The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, 22 other similar products are being voluntarily recalled.
Source: The Age
The safe ways to Tyra Banks teeth
1. Teeth bleaching at the dentist
Dentists are professionally approved to cater to the cosmetic procedure of teeth bleaching.
“A whitening gel is placed in a tray that fits over your teeth. As the active ingredient in the gel, carbamide peroxide, is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and bleaches the colored substances.” – Health Mantra
Within days, they could whiten your teeth between 2-5 shades. The procedure allows you to have a set of whiter teeth for up to 3 years, depending on your lifestyle. Dentists in Malaysia offer such service, one of them being iSmile Dental Center. They offer Britesmile bleaching system to whiten your teeth.
“This particular system uses 15% hydrogen peroxide and its patented gel is buffered to an approximate neutral pH that is compatible to tooth enamel.” – Dr Jean, iSmile
Cosmetic dental clinics you can try:
iSmile Dental Center, 76A, Jalan SS21/35, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Tel: +603 7727 2135 Website: http://www.ismile.com.my/
Signature Dental Clinic, 42A-2 (1st floor), Jalan PJU 5/8, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Bangsar Utama Dental Specialist Center, Wisma Hamid Arshat, No 12-1, Jalan Bangsar Utama 9, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
2. Harmless DIY teeth whitening
Baking Soda
Baking soda is known for its ability to gradually whiten your teeth. Such chemical is proven safe for your teeth and gum, since it is normally used to bake cakes. However, mind the amount of baking soda you put on your teeth. A small spoonful of baking soda is enough to brush your teeth daily. If your gum starts hurting, wash it off immediately. Putting baking soda on top of your toothbrush has been tested, and is said to be the safe way towards whiter teeth. Always remember to gargle and wash off the baking soda from your mouth after every usage. After desired white shade is achieved, stop baking soda for it is abrasive for your enamel.
Berry – Soda Toothpaste
Crush strawberries to a pulp and mix it up with baking soda. Dip your toothbrush and brush teeth with the ‘toothpaste’. Leave it for 5 minutes, and use your normal toothpaste to clean the berry-soda mixture from your mouth. Rinse. Do it once a week for a slow but sure teeth whitening.
Venusbuzz says:
Any methods you are taking up to whiten your teeth, do a thorough research and consult your dentist in times of doubt before deciding on them. Cut down on coffee, cigarette, and wine for a lasting effect of teeth whitening procedures.
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