tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29832606885505657692024-03-04T21:48:59.600-08:00Dentist Teeth Whitening GuideAre you thinking of trying that new teeth whitening product? Be a knowledgeable consumer else buying crappy dental products and treatments wastes valuable time and money.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983260688550565769.post-21011371018675096692009-05-24T21:50:00.000-07:002009-05-24T21:57:21.354-07:00Selected Topics On Dentist And DIY Teeth Whitening<a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/05/bright-smile-from-dentist-teeth.html">A Bright Smile From Dentist Teeth Whitening</a><br /><br />The way we smile have a special effect on the people around us. If we show stained, discolored or missing teeth the moment we open our mouth, people will immediately notice and shift their attention there instead of looking at your eyes when talking. Even if they do not mean it, this reaction still make most people with less than white smiles rather self conscious about laughing, smiling or doing any that may reveal their set of stained teeth to others....<br /><br /><a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/05/cheap-diy-teeth-whitening-secrets.html">Cheap DIY Teeth Whitening Secrets</a><br />Another top secret regarding DIY teeth whitening systems is that you will probably result in wasting more time in return for the affordable teeth cosmetics. DIY tooth bleaching treatments are assumed as more cost effective relative to other treatments, is that they perform the whitening magic to get your teeth to look nice without you having to visit and pay a neighborhood teeth specialist for it....<br /><br /><a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/05/safe-teeth-whitening-treatments.html">Safe Teeth Whitening Treatments</a><br />If you are wondering whether is it safe to do teeth whitening, the answer is yes and no. You see, most teeth whitening treatments involves the removal of enamel material from the surface of your teeth and this enamel is what protects your teeth from bacteria, cavities and stains. Yes, stains and yellowish discolorations as well. Isn't it ironic that teeth whitening treatments may end up creating the perfect conditions for more easier tooth staining to occur?<br /><br /><a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/05/remineralization-toothpastes.html">Remineralization Toothpastes</a><br />So what makes remineralization toothpastes so effective against the onslaught of yellowish stains on recently bleached teeth? To understand this, you must know that for bleaching to work, parts of the enamel are destroyed in order for the soft dentin layer underneath to absorb the bleaching gel and be oxidized by the contained hydrogen peroxide bleaching agent used by both dentist profession laser and DIY teeth whitening procedures....<br /><br /><a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/04/long-lasting-teeth-whitening-effects.html">Long Lasting Teeth Whitening Effects</a><br />Some people thoroughly make sure to avoid smoking and bad diet habits etc, these can perhaps uphold their cheerful teeth colors for beyond 1 year or more before it is time to go for one more teeth cleaning product. You can also do light weight maintenance formula frequently to uphold the whiteness of your teeth which suits the steady type of persons, but not me hehe....<br /><br /><a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/04/dentist-whitening-is-simply-effective.html">Dentist Whitening Effective & Expensive</a><br />Dentist Whitening is simply effective, there is no question about its validity at all. While it used to be a pretty much exclusive procedure in the past, dentists now face competition from DIY teeth bleaching products as well as cosmetic salons that offer beautiful smile treatments. Dentists tend to make most of their money from such tooth whitening procedures....<br /><br /><a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/03/teeth-whitening-treatments-guide.html">Teeth Whitening Treatments Guide</a><br />In office teeth whitening is a common procedure in the lucrative field of cosmetic dentistry. For most people, our teeth are whiter and looks nicer when we are young especially our deciduous teeth (but that cannot be gotten back) compared to years later when we are working adults. As a person ages, the adult teeth gain a darker shade which is due to changes in the mineral composition of the tooth, such as loss of the enamel material or deposits of interprismatic extrinsic stains caused by diet and living habits....<br /><br /><a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/03/carbide-peroxide-teeth-whitening-gel.html">Carbide Peroxide Teeth Whitening Gel</a><br />Carbide peroxide is the main whitening agent in many DIY teeth bleaching products such as Opalescence PF gels, and dentist whitening laser treatments. It is also known as carbide peroxide, urea peroxide, urea hydrogen peroxide, etc and is an oxidizing agent existing in the form of white crystals that will releases oxygen upon contact with water....<br /><br /><a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/smileplace-non-prescription-whitening.html">SmilePlace Non Prescription Whitening Teeth Trays</a><br />Given a limited budget that rules out any dentist whitening treatments, many people opt for off the counter at home teeth bleaching products. The bleaching gel and teeth tray package is deemed to offer the nearest tooth whitening results comparable to prescription whitening treatments (although it may take a longer time). However, a common problem encountered by many people is the inconsistency in shade improvements....<br /><br /><a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/why-do-at-home-teeth-whitening-yourself.html">Why Do At Home Teeth Whitening Yourself</a><br />Spend less than $100 compared to any dentist teeth whitening which starts from $300 onwards. It is so affordable that a normal person should not feel any barrier to attempting to whiten their fabulous smiles. No need to rush or apply leave from work in order to visit the dentist for in-office tooth bleaching or laser whitening. Even if we have the time, some of us still hate to see the dentist. Do you know why?<br /><br /><a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/opalescence-trswhite-supreme.html">Opalescence Trèswhite Supreme</a><br />Opalescence Trèswhite Supreme is another innovative product by Ultradent Products, Inc. These are designed to cater especially for individuals who are busy and have a hectic lifestyle such that a trip to the clinic for an in-office dentist teeth whitening treatment is time prohibitive. You may not want to mess around with teeth trays and bleaching gel, or to clean up the sticky mess after every dental whitening session, or you do not have a custom made teeth tray available....<br /><br /><a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/opalescence-pf-15-peroxide-teeth-gel.html">Opalescence PF 15% Peroxide Teeth Gel</a><br />Like many other dental products, the active ingredient in the Opalescence gel series is carbamide peroxide which is recognized by the FDA as an oral antiseptic and safe bleaching agent. However, the patented Opalescence gel is more sticky and adhesive compared to other similar products on the market in order to avoid being washed off the teeth surface and reduce the bleaching reaction....<br /><br /><a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/opalescence-whitening-teeth-gels.html">Opalescence Whitening Teeth Gels</a><br />The Opalescence teeth whitening product series is made by Ultradent Products, Inc USA. Similar to over the counter products, using Opalescence teeth bleaching is more convenient and affordable compared to dentist teeth whitening. These are approved by the American Dental Association for safe tooth bleaching and are clinically proven to whiten your teeth. We find that the Opalescence product range to be quite affordable compared to others available on the market....<br /><br /><a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/cheap-diy-and-dentist-teeth-whitening.html">Cheap DIY And Dentist Teeth Whitening Guide</a><br />There are many non prescription teeth whitening solutions available on the market today. These include easily bought and very affordable over-the counter teeth gel and trays, whitening strips, bleaching toothpastes etc. Before that, we need to remind you of the common teeth bleaching side effects that can occur among people who are trying to brighten their smiles....Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983260688550565769.post-45914359263176990102009-05-24T21:30:00.000-07:002009-05-24T21:56:14.968-07:00A Bright Smile From Dentist Teeth WhiteningThe way we smile have a special effect on the people around us. If we show stained, discolored or missing teeth the moment we open our mouth, people will immediately notice and shift their attention there instead of looking at your eyes when talking. Even if they do not mean it, this reaction still make most people with less than white smiles rather self conscious about laughing, smiling or doing any that may reveal their set of stained teeth to others. Needless to say, these self conscious people become more indrawn and both their working and social lives may be impacted. If you have been enduring such an uncomfortable social ordeal, do know that there are now many cosmetic dentistry procedures that are able to you an appealing bright smile to regain your self confidence. For example, we list five different teeth whitening treatments and products that is suitable for your particular budget and teeth discoloration conditions.<br /><br /><strong>Dentist Teeth Whitening</strong>:<br />This is a very popular cosmetic dentistry treatment procedure available at nearly all dental clinics and cosmetic beauty saloons. This is very effective against extrinsic teeth stains (tooth that looked caused yellow, brown and dull) by eating and living habits, such as regular intake of colored and acidic foods such as coffee, red wine, apple cider, chocolate, smoking, lack of daily teeth brushing etc, never floss your teeth after meals etc. Because of its effectiveness, the number of patients that have undergone <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/04/dentist-whitening-is-simply-effective.html">dentist teeth whitening</a> is growing at a annual rate of 20%. Because of its relatively low risk of complications and easy application, there are also cheap <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/cheap-diy-and-dentist-teeth-whitening.html">DIY teeth whitening</a> products available in pharmacies and departmental stores with no prescriptions needed. While these DIY teeth bleaching kits do not contain as strong a formulation as prescription bleaching gels at the dental clinic, they are still effective although you may take a longer time comparatively to whiten your teeth. However, these are pretty good for keeping your teeth whitening effects after you have gone for a cosmetic dentistry treatment at the clinic.<br /><br /><strong>Dentist Teeth Cleaning:</strong><br />Many people are confused between teeth cleaning and teeth whitening. The former will not whiten your teeth that are stained by foods and drinks, but they can completely remove the unsightly plaque and tartar deposits that are commonly found at the base of each tooth near the gums. Most people need <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/05/safe-teeth-whitening-treatments.html">safe teeth cleaning treatments</a> at a trusted dentist clinic to help remove tartar and plaque that gradually buildup on our teeth By getting your teeth professional.<br /><br /><strong>Dental Veneers:</strong><br />Originally, dental veneers are installed over your teeth by an orthodontist in order to correct crooked oddly shaped, and damaged teeth due to cracks, chipping, wear and tear etc. Nowadays, they are also used for covering up badly stained and discolored teeth, especially those intrinsic stains caused by tetracycline staining that cannot be easily removed via any form of teeth whitening treatments. Dental veneers are made very thin using composite porcelain or ceramic materials that are colored to look like naturally real teeth. An orthodontist will customize a set of ceramic veneers based on the shape and size of your mouth and teeth and then glue the veneers securely to your teeth.<br /><br /><strong>Dental implants:</strong><br />If you have missing teeth caused by improper dental care, tooth decays and accidents etc, your options to cover up these gaps and have a complete bright smile are bridges, dentures and dental implants. Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that a dentist will screw into your underlying jawbone at the site of the missing tooth. After that, a replacement tooth can be placed there to replace the missing teeth. It is a preferred method when you only have one or a few missing teeth to replace. Beyond that, bridges and dentures are the better options.<br /><br /><strong>Diet And Self Discipline For Whiter Teeth:</strong><br />If you can regularly abstain from eating foods and drinks that can easily stain your teeth, it will also help to keep <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/04/long-lasting-teeth-whitening-effects.html">longer lasting teeth whitening effects</a>. The main foods to avoid are usually darker in color, such as chocolate, red wine and colas, as well as those that are sour and acidic, such as coffee, pineapples, vinegar etc. Of course, it is not healthy to totally avoid some of the above mentioned foods and drinks since a widely varied, balanced diet is very important to your general health. Hence, a <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/05/cheap-diy-teeth-whitening-secrets.html">cheap DIY teeth whitening secret</a> is to brush and floss your teeth thoroughly at least twice a day and especially after eating these foods. By doing so, you will be able to have fresh and clean teeth, which fend off the onset of bad breath, peronditis, ginvitis, bad gums and plague formations. All these will detract your bright smile.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983260688550565769.post-40875621607805733672009-05-21T09:42:00.000-07:002009-05-21T09:57:58.599-07:00Cheap DIY Teeth Whitening Secrets<a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/cheap-diy-and-dentist-teeth-whitening.html">Cheap DIY teeth whitening</a> products have gotten the whole world by interest. One very interesting feature why DIY tooth cleaning treatments are assumed as more cost effective relative to other treatments, is that they perform the whitening magic to get your teeth to look nice without you having to visit and pay a neighborhood teeth specialist for it. Continuing with the above, it is time to talk about some important teeth bleaching secrets in details. These days, do it yourself teeth whitening treatments are just as good as a professional dentist whitening.<br /><br />One of the seldom known secret on teeth bleaching is the ease of use issue. The average person tend to staunchly accept that you can only bleach your tooth safely through a teeth specialist. The real secret is that you can whiten your smile at home while staying within health safety restrictions right in the comfort of your home. Today, there are thousands of common folks around us leisurely but progressively converting to do it yourself teeth bleaching products. By whitening your teeth from your own dwelling, you can save on your cherished waking hours. You also remove the need for thousands of dollars on uncalled for <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/04/dentist-whitening-is-simply-effective.html">expensive dental whitening</a> bills on a nearby clinic appointment.<br /><br />Another top secret regarding home teeth whitening systems is that you will probably result in wasting more time in return for the affordable teeth cosmetics. Actually, this is not so valid any longer. Some time back, many individuals did wasted hours hoping to brighten their teeth by buying useless bleaching gels or abrasive polishing toothpastes. These are not needed anymore. Nowadays you can simply brighten your teeth the quick way using <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/03/carbide-peroxide-teeth-whitening-gel.html">carbide peroxide</a> with no need to having to keep a check on your watch. Through the help of a tube of bleaching agents, you can now hope to clean up your tooth in a matter of seconds. Consequently, forget about wasting thousands of dollars on unwarranted in office teeth whitening costs. Instead, it is best to select a free test offer like what I did, and check the concrete effects of an over the counter dental medication.<br /><br />Rarely do most friends recognize that while trying to brighten tooth from their room, they also get to get rid of their unsightly plaque deposits as well. This is due to the ingredients used by brightening gels have the power to dissolve the plaque tissues in a short while. Now, you can smoothly remove from your tooth of all the ugly plaque that were sticking to you for a long time and enjoy a fresh and pleasing mood. In addition, you should be noted that typically a plaque layer require a regular dentist visit to dissolve and the average prices are substantial. For this reason, if you want to avoid wasting your money and care for your teeth whiteness, there is no easier method of doing it than by buying back a tooth polishing system.<br /><br />Do you see that by bleaching your tooth seriously, you are concurrently getting rid of your unsightly tartar deposits too? That is another well kept secret on <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/05/safe-teeth-whitening-treatments.html">safe teeth whitening</a>. A teeth whitening formula is not only cost-effective in removing yellowish discolorations from your tooth but it can also the perfect means of removing your yellowish tartar deposits. So, forget about squandering hundreds of dollars every now and then on teeth care costs at the clinic, because you can easily polish your tooth to remove both brownish tartar and stains near instantly.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983260688550565769.post-32191149708268206692009-03-28T19:53:00.000-07:002009-05-17T20:09:28.247-07:00Teeth Whitening Treatments Guide<a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/">Dentist whitening</a> is a common procedure in the lucrative field of cosmetic dentistry. For most people, our teeth are whiter and looks nicer when we are young especially our deciduous teeth (but that cannot be gotten back) compared to years later when we are working adults. As a person ages, the adult teeth gain a darker shade which is due to changes in the mineral composition of the tooth, such as loss of the enamel material or deposits of interprismatic extrinsic stains caused by diet and living habits such as coffee, vinegar, acidic fruits, red wine, tobacco etc. On the other hand, certain medications such as tetracycline antibiotics can cause unsightly intrinsic stainings of the teeth from within the tooth structure.<br /><br />Despite all the arrays of tooth whitening products and treatments offered on the market today, there is only one common important element present, that is the carbamide peroxide teeth bleaching gel. This oxidizing agent can penetrate the tiny porosities in the crystalline structure of the tooth enamel layer and release oxygen to bind with the discolored deposits enlarged within the underlying dentin layer. Traditionally, tooth bleaching is done at the dental clinic with by applying a <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/03/carbide-peroxide-teeth-whitening-gel.html">carbide peroxide</a> based teeth gel onto each tooth. The concentration of carbide peroxide as well as other ingredients used in the tooth gel are what differentiate between the many brands and manufacturers of tooth gels available. For example, some are very high strength bleaching formula boasting 35% pf gel which claims to produce pearly white teeth in a very short time while others like Ultradent may position their <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/opalescence-pf-15-peroxide-teeth-gel.html">opalescence 15% pf gels</a> as gentle and does not cause any peroxide gum burns and tooth sensitivity pains. To ensure the bleaching gel performs its whitening task with improved efficiency, thin sticky stripes and teeth trays are also designed to help protect the gel from being washed away by the saliva production within our mouths. Laser light bleaching is also invented to transfer safe and cool light energy to accelerate the oxidizing process of bleaching. Due to the large and expensive medical laser equipment, such dentist whitening treatments are very expensive and cannot be performed DIY at home. No matter which type of tooth whitening product you may use, the effects of teeth bleaching generally last for several months, but if you have poor lazy oral hygiene or carry on with frequent smoking and uncontrolled diet of high pigment foods such as coffee, tea and red wine, the beneficial effects may disappear within weeks.<br /><br />Internal staining of the dentin layer, such as due to tetracycline antibiotics can discolor the tooth really bad. Such internal discolorations are very difficult to whiten by the current external dental bleaching treatments. Although some dentist laser teeth whitening procedures such as BriteSmile are purported to be effective against internal teeth stains, it may take many expensive sessions and the final results may still be disappointing and unsatisfactory. In such cases, cosmetic dentists will recommend bonding and veneer for such patients, where a thin layer of ceramic or composite material is applied to the front of each tooth in order to mask the staining. However, these tend to look unnatural and being too perfect in terms of both whiteness and teeth neatness.<br /><br />Many consumers choose between two general types of tooth gel bleaching - at office dentist whitening with prescription-only high concentration teeth gel, or <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/why-do-at-home-teeth-whitening-yourself.html">at home DIY teeth whitening</a> with low-concentration over the counter (OTC) products. High-concentration teeth bleaching gel require careful usage with regard to applying the gel carefully only on the teeth surface and avoiding the gums to prevent causing bleach burns on the patient. Yes, the price for brighter teeth in faster time, aside from the higher dental costs, is the increased occurrence of teeth sensitivity pains due to more breakdowns of the porous enamel layer as well as irritations on the gum skin tissues. Although potassium nitride has been found to be effective against bleaching induced tooth sensitivity, you cannot just include more tooth remineralization agents into the bleaching gel or you simply dilute the formula back to square one. The prescription teeth gels leads to more hydrogen peroxide formed on the tooth surface in order to oxidize the stain molecules on the teeth dentin. However, the maximum duration of time for this stronger bleaching and oxidization to take place must be carefully controlled or else overbleaching can occur which may cause irreversible damage to the teeth enamel and dentin structures. Since each person's teeth condition and strength is different, only a qualified dentist is capable of using high potency prescription teeth gels in a safe and correct manner. When you choose to bleach your teeth at home using non prescription teeth gels that contain the maximum ADA allowed carbamide peroxide concentration of 20% such as the opalescence PF 20% gels which are readily available online or in pharmacies, you must follow the given <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/opalescence-whitening-teeth-gels.html">opalescence instructions</a> and do not deviate from the maximum suggested bleaching time duration. Not every tooth whitening product is designed the same way. If you have used some whitening strips that recommend overnight usage whereby you put on the Crest strips before you sleep for the night and remove only the next morning, that does not mean you can do so for any other dental cosmetic products. For first time users that decided to go for <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/cheap-diy-and-dentist-teeth-whitening.html">DIY tooth whitening versus dentist in-office procedures</a> due to the former being much more cost-effective, do not go for a high concentration opalescence bleaching teeth gel. Just go slow and choose a more gentle non prescription teeth whitener formulation.<br /><br />To prevent saliva production within our mouths from interfering with the whitening process, teeth trays are designed to cover over our teeth and protect the bleaching gel from being washed away by saliva or accidentally licked away by our tongue subconsciously. These teeth trays are made from soft plastic molds and available from cheap generic mouth pieces to a customized set of teeth trays by your dentist or orthodontist to fit your set of teeth perfectly. Although a custom tooth tray can cost several hundred dollars to make, must wait for a few weeks and is quite expensive compared to the cheap instant one size fits all mouth pieces, they are really worth their high price because they can be reused in the future when you need to touch up on your re-stained teeth, they are made from better materials that do not bruise your gums, and they fit much better such that you get more even opalescence whitening and the peroxide teeth gels do not leak out easily and burn your gums.<br /><br />The time to wear the teeth trays on depends on the teeth gel you are using, typically for about 15-45 minutes. This procedure is usually repeated daily until the desired whiter teeth shade is achieved. For in office dental whitening, you can expect the results to be visible within two to three sessions while for a gentle do it yourself treatment regime such as using the opalescence 10% PF, you may need to wear the teeth trays and repeat the bleaching for around three weeks.<br /><br />At the clinic, dentists will also paint a light-cured protective layer on the gums and papilla tissues in order to reduce the risk of chemical burns to these soft delicate tissues. The dentist may also use hydrogen peroxide gels directly for faster bleaching to take place. For example, a 10% carbamide peroxide gel breaks down in the mouth to form hydrogen peroxide which is roughly equivalent to a purely 3% hydrogen peroxide formulation.<br /><br />Although low-concentration at home tooth whitening may seem far less effective, it has to be so due to safety reasons. As we have described above, dental product companies know that they cannot rely on consumers to follow whitening instructions obediently and if they release 35% or 40% carbamide peroxide teeth gels on the market, they will receive a lot of complaints and negative press about their products being harmful and dangerous. There will be also a lot of unnecessary lawsuits and product returns to be handled by the customer service as well, which is very bad for their profit line.<br /><br />For do it yourself whitening, you can choose to buy tooth gel that are bundled with generic mouth pieces or just the gels alone. If you do not have regularly shaped teeth, such as misaligned canines or molars etc you may have a problem trying to fit these generic mouth pieces over snugly. You may need to cut away some parts of it or bear with a tighter fit by jamming the mouth piece over your teeth but you risk bruising your gums and when the teeth gel seeps over those wounds, prepare to scream. The best solution is of course to custom make a prescription teeth tray with your orthodontist, but if you find it too expensive, there is also the cheaper do-it-yourself customized <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/smileplace-non-prescription-whitening.html">Smileplace teeth trays</a> solution that cost only 99 pounds from United Kingdom where you are given putty to create an individualized teeth tray that suits your own teeth. With a good fitting teeth tray, you can choose to use either the gentle whitening gels available without a prescription or to buy special high strength teeth gels from your dentist. You can also choose to use the integrated whitening strips where small pieces of tag can be affixed to the front surface of your teeth to whiten them. These strips are soaked with a very sticky whitening compound such that they will not dilute or run down to your gums easily. However, they are only useful for the front surface of your tooth and you are likely to get uneven whitening because the strips may not stick well or cover all parts of your tooth. If you are uncomfortable with the idea of having the tips and gum lines of your teeth unbleached, then Crest whitestrips may not be so suitable for you. Most people use them because they are convenient and less obstructive within the mouth compared to the bulkier teeth trays.<br /><br />For most people that have stained and discolored teeth that appear over the years, these yellowish stains are mostly due to acidic foods such as fruits, vinegar, soft drinks and cigarette smoke eroding the porous surface of the teeth enamel thus letting pigment molecules from dark colored foods such as coffee, wine, chocolate getting into the teeth dentin. Bleaching is an effective way to remove such stains and thus if a typical course of bleaching is correctly applied to such extrinsically stained teeth, most people will see visible improvements in the cosmetic appearance of their stained teeth by several shade given sufficient time for the bleaching to work. By the way, if you know you are born with greyish teeth, do not expect to get pearly white teeth after bleaching as it works only to remove stains and not color your teeth white! Moreover, there are also the intrinsic stains that do not respond well to bleaching. Tetracycline induced teeth stains may require persistent bleaching in order to show results, as it takes longer for the bleach to oxidize stains within the dentin material internally. Such stains commonly appear as greyish, greenish or bluish. A common side effect of bleaching is that white spot decalcifications may become more pronounced after bleaching, which actually worsen the patient's cosmetic outlooks. Bleaching is thus not recommended for patients with white spots on their teeth, or those having infected and decayed gums problems such as gingivitis or personifies or TMJ. Bleaching is most effective with yellow discolored tooth.<br /><br />Laser teeth bleaching, also known as laser teeth whitening, Brightside teeth salon, Zoom teeth whitening etc utilizes laser light equipment to provide energy for accelerating the chemical oxidization process. Due to the expensive equipment and complex handling instructions, laser tooth cosmetic procedures can only be performed at authorized dental clinics. The equipment used is a safe medical laser that shines a cool beam of light to excite the hydrogen peroxide molecules to react and bind with the pigment stain molecules without overheating and causing tissue damage and inflammations to the tooth and gums. Nowadays, an argon laser is used to safely and quickly speed up the bleaching/oxidization process such that it can be completed within 45 minutes and visible improvements in tooth brightness can be easily seen. This argon laser does not radiate heat or UV emissions unlike the older method of using an arc lamp or infra-red laser. Chemical burns that can be caused by the peroxide contents within the teeth gel are not made worse by the argon laser.<br /><br />The most common problems and side effects of bleaching your tooth (aside from not being happy with the improvements in color shades) are chemical burns on the gums, teeth and gum becoming sensitive to heat, cold or even air passing through, over bleaching and aggravation of existing gum diseases. Such cases happen more often with the misuse of high-concentration bleaching gels, with individual that have existing sensitive teeth or peronditis and bleeding gums, exceeding the bleaching gel usage time limit, etc. Tooth sensitivity due to weakening of the tooth enamel tends to be felt immediately within the first few teeth bleaching sessions. When this happens, the patient can choose to use remineralization toothpastes to help repair the enamel material in order to alleviate the pain. The regular bleaching sessions can also be reduced from daily to once every three days. Some people find that switching to a lower concentration teeth gel helps also in handling the onset of teeth sensitivity while still improving the whiteness of their teeth. Gum tissue irritation are mostly due to bruises caused by forcefully fitting an ill-fitting mouthpiece tray over the teeth although it is common to be a combination of that as well as chemically burnt since the carbide peroxide is well known as a skin irritant. Both of these conditions usually are temporary and minor cases recover within a week of withholding all tooth bleaching. The more minor cases include discolored mucous membranes which looked pale, as if they were bleached, which are probably due to the bleaching gel flowing onto the gums from the teeth. If you apply too much teeth gel liberally or you use a too loose fitting pair of teeth trays, they can happen to you too. Hyperodonto-oxidation, or "overly white teeth" which are obviously unnatural to onlookers who see such a person's smile can also occur when individuals aim for the perfect white shade and goes repeatedly for high concentration bleaching or even laser teeth whitening.<br /><br />Feeling cheated or getting unsatisfactory results are also common complaints. Since tooth color improvements can be slow, the tiny bits of whitened shades may not be well noticed after every bleaching session, especially for consumers using low peroxide content gels for at home teeth bleaching. Unless they took a before treatment photo and compare after all treatments are completed, some people are not aware that they have a whiter smile now. Some other patients may have unrealistic expectations about their potential teeth whiteness and expect to have a fabulous smile like Holly Robinson Peete after a few attempts. Even more get bored and lost motivation to carry on the bleaching sessions as it can get tiring and muscle aches in the mouth while wearing the teeth trays. The tooth gels do not taste exactly pleasant either and a foreign object in the mouth often causes saliva to flow non stop and you have to keep spitting them out. When they do not observe significant results after one or two bleaching session, many gave up and complained that they have been cheated.<br /><br />Some consumers also feedback that their whitened teeth tend to lose the newly gained whiteness smile very fast and returned to their previous dark and yellowish appearance or even worse than before. This rebound in teeth color shade is inevitable but still controllable and can be put off as long as your self discipline holds. Before starting to whiten your tooth, you must understand that results are not permanent; otherwise your teeth would have been always white since the moment they grew out when you are in your teens. Newly bleached teeth have lesser stain molecules on the tooth dentin, but at the expense of more opened and larger pores on the tooth enamel. Until these pores get filled up and repaired by your saliva or enhanced healing by remineralization toothpastes such as sensodyne toothpastes for sensitive teeth which contains potassium nitrate, it is very easier for stain and pigment molecules to re-enter the dentin layer through the existing holes. That is why it is very important to refrain from smoking, coffee, acidic drinks and foods etc, all the usual culprits for staining teeth during the period whereby you are undergoing teeth bleaching or at two weeks after you completed your tooth whitening and achieved your desired teeth brightness. This is the only way for you to retain the same level of brightness for a longer while and make your money and effort invested into the tooth whitening program more worthwhile. If you can keep this up, maybe you only need to redo teeth bleaching or just a minor touch up once every six months or so. And if you are wondering, the potential for teeth color rebound is the same no matter which type of teeth cosmetic treatments you undergone. For example, a recent study by Kugel has shown that at-office laser teeth bleaching patient lost 4 shades of brightness after only 30 days. One reason I can think of on why laser tooth bleaching patients tend to lose their newly gained teeth whiteness is because they paid for at least ten times more expensive dentist teeth whitening compared to the at home DIY tooth whitening group. They are more likely to refrain from food and habits that stain their teeth easily than to cough up another few hundreds to rewhiten their teeth. Since this group tends to achieve more brighter teeth after their treatments, they have a "longer" fall to drop before their teeth looks really yellow and stained.<br /><br />Tooth whitening is not able to change the colour of composite resin fillings and other teeth restorative materials. It does not affect Amalgam, glass, ceramics, or gold. However, it can help restore the original color of these restorative fillings if they have become stained by smoking, foods, drinks, etc over time. Internal bleaching treatments are necessary for devitalized teeth that have undergone endodontic therapy but are discoloured due to internal staining of the tooth structure by blood and other fluids that leached in. Unlike external bleaching which brightens teeth by removing external stains on the teeth dentin layer, internal bleaching brightens each tooth from the inside out. That means it is a very manual intensive and expensive process as a hole to the pulp chamber of each tooth must first be drilled by the orthodontist. This is followed by cleaning and filling the root canal with a rubbery compound and injecting some peroxide gel inside each tooth to oxidize stains from within the dentin layer. This is often called the walking bleach treatment as the peroxide is added and sealed within each tooth for a few days and then replaced. This is repeated as needed, until the desired tooth brightness is achieved.<br /><br />Besides the bleaching agent hydrogen peroxide, there are other various chemical agents that can be used to whiten our stained teeth. Even a tube of ordinary toothpaste contains small particles of silica, aluminum oxide, calcium carbonate, or calcium phosphate which act as a physical agent to polish off stains that are stuck onto the tooth surface. Whitening toothpaste will contain a higher concentration of such physical agents while it may or may not contain any bleaching agent. This is because carbide peroxide takes time to oxidize the teeth enamel layer but the maximum time you can take to brush your teeth really thoroughly is often not more then 10 minutes. That is why whitening toothpastes that contain carbide peroxide are often a marketing move to sell more features of the whitening toothpaste rather than it really having a significant bleaching effect. Note that physical tooth whitening agents are only useful for the external stains and discolorations, unlike the bleaching agents that oxidizes the tooth enamel itself and whiten its color.<br /><br />Recently, there are many controversial reports on in-office teeth bleaching treatments being performed by non-dentists of questionable qualifications and skills. You can commonly see these trendy teeth whitening studios or boutiques at large mall or even mobile kiosks, and the personnel wear white robes just like dentists do. Notice they do not name themselves clinics, because they are not able to do so legally since there are no qualified dentists manning the equipments or offering consultations. Instead, they try to divert attention by advertising "in-office" dental whitening which sounds vague equivalent to in-chair or in-clinic teeth whitening procedures, and many unaware consumers have signed up without realizing the difference. Most of such setups are managed by the cosmetic industry people who have vast experience in selling to the vanity needs of you and me. They can be very persuasive and are much better experts at selling tooth whitening plans compared to your family dentist. However, they are not professional dentists and are not trained in the safety usages of peroxide based bleaching products, which can cause skin irritations and even burns. Many customers have thus developed chemical burns on their gums while their teeth still remain yellow and stained. Do not be surprised if the whitening gels they use have not been approved by the American Dental Association (ADA). The bleaching gel formula may contain too high a concentration of carbide peroxide in an over zealous attempt to prove quick tooth whitening results, but the risks of development teeth sensitivity pains are very high as well. Furthermore, government regulations on teeth bleaching products tend to be more lax in North America compared to the European Union countries. Despite numerous complaints from consumer organizations and lobbying from the health professionals that high concentration teeth whitening products should only be used under supervision of a dentist, there are always loopholes to be exploited especially in the lucrative cosmetic and beauty industry.<br /><br />Off-the-shelf cosmetic teeth products by large reputable brands such as Crest, Colgate, Pearly, Ultradent etc typically follow ADA's guidelines on the safety carbamide peroxide concentration which ranges around 5% to 20%. As the bleaching solutions may be applied directly to the tooth, embedded in a plastic strip that is placed on the teeth or use a gel held in place by a mouth guard. Because the concentration is typically low to avoid toxicity, whitening often takes several weeks. Whitening treatments used by dentists are much more concentrated, containing substances with more than 30% hydrogen peroxide, such as the <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/opalescence-trswhite-supreme.html">Opalescence Treswhite Supreme</a> and require protection of the soft tissues.<br /><br />Teeth whiteners such as hydrogen peroxide often enlarge the naturally occurring pores within the teeth structure which results in patients experiencing temporary sensitivity to hot or cold food and drinks, and sometimes even air as they suck in their breaths. Unless the pores are severely damaged, this tooth sensitivity will recover by itself eventually because our saliva contains minerals which refill such pores and allow our tooth to heal and repair themselves. As dentine hypersensitivity is a very common undesirable side effect from tooth whitening, ADA researchers have identified that applying potassium nitrate onto recently bleached teeth is very effective in repairing these enlarged pores at a much faster rate compared to our natural saliva. This is why the teeth bleaching gels available on the market today have mostly been reformulated to include potassium nitrate for teeth remineralization and there has been a drop in the number of complaints of tooth aches after bleaching.<br /><br /><br />Just a gentle reminder for some special cases where teeth whitening may not be suitable. People with sensitive teeth and gums, receding gums due to Gingivitis, wearing braces and defective teeth restorations should consult with their dentist prior to using any tooth whiteners. If you know that you are allergic to carbide peroxide, hydrogen peroxide or any other ingredients used in a particular cosmetic tooth product, do not even try and you should just ask your dentist for valuable advice. As we have mentioned above, teeth bleaching is a double edged sword which removes stains but creates holes in your tooth enamel. Excessive usage may remove too much tooth enamel leaving the weak dentin exposed and vulnerable to cavities, diseases and even chipping just from knocking your exposed teeth together. Do not undergo any tooth whitening if you are currently pregnant or lactating. If you are below 16 years old, your pulp chamber and the central nerve under each tooth can be easily irritated and inflamed by the tooth bleaching gel ingredients. Anyway, it is not likely for you to need teeth whitening so soon since they are not likely to be stained this young.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983260688550565769.post-56310286309099421072009-04-09T11:03:00.000-07:002009-05-17T20:08:42.878-07:00Dentist Whitening Effective & Expensive<a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/">Dentist Whitening</a> is simply effective, there is no question about its validity at all. While it used to be a pretty much exclusive procedure in the past, dentists now face competition from DIY teeth bleaching products as well as cosmetic salons that offer beautiful smile treatments (read the <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/03/teeth-whitening-treatments-guide.html">complete teeth whitening guide</a>). Dentists tend to make most of their money from such tooth whitening procedures and thus there are always new methods coming out claiming better whiteness, less waiting time, less pain etc. But seldom do they offer a cheaper dental whitening option!<br /><br />A dentist can make molds of your teeth, in order to customize an individualized teeth tray that fits your teeth perfectly. This is important such that the carbide peroxide bleaching gel can be coated uniformly on you yellowed teeth surface. Next is the boring part...you put on the teeth trays and wait. Dentists are allowed to use higher concentration teeth gel up to 35% PF where you get whitening effects within 30 minutes of wearing the mouthpieces. If you are doing it at home, you may be using a 15% PF gel, and you may have to wear the mouthpieces for up to 90 minutes in order to get equivalent whitening results.<br /><br />When you get a dentist to bleach your teeth, you can opt for laser treatments where a safe argon laser is used to shine at your teeth. This shortens the required bleaching time where you have to wear the uncomfortable mouth pieces where you end up getting lots of saliva throughout the session and have to spit non stop. After around 4 sessions at the clinic, you should see considerably whiter teeth but the price could be around $500 - $1,000. This can be cheap or expensive, depending on how fast you need a brighter smile. Do <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/why-do-at-home-teeth-whitening-yourself.html">teeth whitening at home</a> and you need a month or so to see such results.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983260688550565769.post-770770685712423622009-01-05T12:25:00.000-08:002009-05-15T01:34:21.144-07:00Opalescence PF 15% Peroxide Teeth GelMany Ultradent Opalescence products are ADA (American Dental Association) accepted to be safe for teeth bleaching. The Opalescence PF 15% Carbamide Peroxide Teeth Bleaching Gel is meant for <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/cheap-diy-and-dentist-teeth-whitening.html">at home DIY tooth whitening usage</a> and in packed in syringes for easy, non messy application onto the teeth trays. Like many other dental products, the active ingredient in the <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/opalescence-whitening-teeth-gels.html">Opalescence gel series</a> is carbamide peroxide which is recognized by the FDA as an oral antiseptic and safe bleaching agent. However, the patented Opalescence gel is more sticky and adhesive compared to other similar products on the market in order to avoid being washed off the teeth surface and reduce the bleaching reaction. The teeth gel is also less likely to leave the teeth tray thanks to its sticky nature. This simple advantage allows whiter teeth to be seen faster compared to other types of teeth gels.<br /><br />Because of its unique properties, the Opalescence whitening gel is recommended for use with specially designed teeth trays that are customized for each patient at the <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/">dental whitening clinic</a>. Although you can try to use generic teeth trays, you will get less whitening benefits. The Opalescence teeth tray has unique scalloped reservoirs designed to minimize contact with the soft gum tissues. The tray and its contained peroxide bleaching gel are designed to touch only the teeth surface and not the gums in order to minimize bruising and gum sensitivity aches.<br /><br />Any teeth bleaching gels with higher than 20% carbamide peroxide should not be worn overnight or you risk severe teeth sensitivity pains. In fact, you should only use them on your teeth for up to a maximum of 1 hour per day. All Opalescence gels are not meant to be used overnight because of their higher potency content compared to other brands. So make sure you read the product instructions carefully and do not mix up their usage. If the recommended treatment time is 30 to 60 minute per daily session, try to hit as long as 60 minutes unless you feel pain or discomfort that makes you wanna quit. If you cannot put on the gel for at least 30 minutes, try buying another product with lower carbamide peroxide content. It is not just the amount of peroxide that determines how well your teeth whitening experience goes, the amount of time the peroxide gel stays on your teeth surface can be just as or even more important. Milder formulations such as the Opalescence 10% PF gel can be worn and tolerated for longer periods of time by patients with sensitive gums and teeth. If you happen to be one of these, http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com advises that gentle, slow and <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/05/safe-teeth-whitening-treatments.html">safe teeth whitening treatments</a> are the right way to go.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983260688550565769.post-67502581559157282392009-01-04T14:29:00.000-08:002009-05-15T01:33:30.333-07:00Cheap DIY And Dentist Teeth Whitening GuideThere are many non prescription teeth whitening solutions available on the market today. These include easily bought and very affordable over-the counter teeth gel and trays, whitening strips, bleaching toothpastes etc. The above teeth whitening products listed at http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com are ideal for people who have healthy teeth and gums but have being yellowed due to smoking, eating and drinking habits. If you have off white teeth caused by intrinsic factors, you may be disappointed with the results these off the shelf whitening treatments can yield. Anyway, just read on for the moment as we go through the various types of products in this post and learn more about the various differences between (do-it-yourself) <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/03/teeth-whitening-treatments-guide.html">DIY teeth whitening</a> treatments guide and professional treatments at the dentist.<br /><br />Before that, we need to remind you of the common side effects that can occur among people who are undergoing teeth bleaching. Many people experience tooth sensitivity and mild irritation of the gums during the early stages of the bleaching treatment, often right away the first day. This should be temporary and will disappear within 1 to 3 days after you stopped the whitening treatment.<br /><br /><strong>Over-the-Counter Teeth Gels</strong><br />Whitening teeth gels are applied directly to the surface of your yellowish teeth using with a tiny brush or pen. It is an important component in nearly all types of teeth whitening treatments. Expensive laser whitening treatments involve the use of teeth gels and the affordable $10 crest whitestrips contain them as well. If you are wondering how the gel is supposed to stick to your teeth since the mouth is always wet, yes it is not supposed to work by itself alone. You either wear a teeth tray or strip over the gel in order to shield it from your saliva. For at home teeth treatments without any laser equipment, you need at least an hour for the <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/03/carbide-peroxide-teeth-whitening-gel.html">carbide peroxide teeth whitening gel</a> to start injecting oxygen into your teeth dentin. The amount of active bleaching ingredient hydrogen peroxide and carbide peroxide contained in the different brands of tooth gel directly affects the duration of the tooth whitening treatment as well as the amount of shade improvements you can achieve. Over the counter products and mild formulations with less than 10% peroxide-based gels generally require at least 14 to 21 days to see any visible results.<br /><br /><strong>Cheap Whitestrips</strong><br />These costs around $10 to $50 depending on the strength formulation of the hydrogen peroxide. They are about the cheapest teeth bleaching product you can try on your own. Crest whitening strips looked like very thin pieces of tape that you stick over your front teeth area - the part where you show while smiling. As mentioned, the strips only serve to apply the peroxide bleaching gel onto the teeth surface and prevent saliva from diluting the teeth gel. How fast and how much whitening can be achieved depends on the tooth gel again. Generally, it is not as fast as you would like and you really need 3 weeks of patience. White teeth can be sustained for about 4 months as long as you do not smoke, drink coffee and sour acidic stuff frequently.<br /><br /><strong>Customized Teeth Trays</strong><br />Whitestrips are only used for the front teeth areas shown during a smile. If you have a really wide smile, using Crest whitestrips will only reveal an obviously uneven smile - some parts white while the canines and premolars are yellowish. If you want to whitening all your teeth including the molars and wisdom tooth as well, try teeth trays which can be used to apply bleaching teeth gel to your entire teeth surface. It is a plastic mould that fits over your upper and lower set of teeth to avoid saliva from touching and washing away the applied teeth gel. You can buy some cheap generic teeth trays from the pharmacies or large departmental stores for less than $20. These may or may not fit well over your teeth structure. If you have some teeth irregularities, they may not even be worn properly over your teeth at all. Do not try to force the teeth tray over or you risk bruising the delicate gum tissues and lead to further irritation and sensitivity aches when the bleaching agent seeps into the gum tissues. In that case, you can order a set of customized teeth trays from your dentist costing around $150. With cheaper semi individualized <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/smileplace-non-prescription-whitening.html">smileplace non prescription teeth trays</a>, you can also allow the teeth gel more time to deeply bleach and clean the external stains off your teeth.<br /><br /><strong>Dangerous Whitening Toothpastes</strong><br />These toothpastes help remove stains from the teeth surface with some mild abrasive content. Many dentist warn against frequent use of such abrasive toothpastes because they can remove too much of the teeth enamel protective layer along with the yellow stains. When that happens, the tooth dentin material is easily damaged. You get yellowed teeth and cavities more easily and faster compared to the time before you abused such whitening toothpastes. Anyway, these toothpastes tend not to contain any bleaching peroxide, hence their whitening effects are very limited and not worth the risk or trouble to harm your tooth enamel.<br /><br />Since there are so many teeth whitening products available on the shelves of pharmacies and supermarkets, it can get really confusing for a first time customer to choose a suitable DIY whitening product. Try to ask around for the opinions and feedbacks of friends and colleagues that have already tried some of these brands. You can try searching for reviews online, but it is easier to look at the teeth of people around you to get confidence about the product you are going to pay for.<br /><br /><strong>In-Office/Dentist Teeth Whitening</strong><br />In-office teeth whitening by a qualified dentist is definitely the quickest and <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/05/safe-teeth-whitening-treatments.html">safe teeth whitening treatments</a> to improve your teeth color and smile. The most well known procedures include Zoom, Britesmile, Fabulous Smile, etc and other laser based teeth whitening solutions. Although teeth gel is also used in these dentist whitening treatments, this gel often contain much higher concentrations of hydrogen peroxide, around 30%. A special medical laser light is shone on the teeth gel in order to quicken the bleaching process. Results can be and are indeed often seen after a single 60 minute session. Yes, you do get what you paid for, and that is around $100 per treatment. If you cannot wait, make sure your wallet can pay. Most people said that it is well worth the money and time saved on the slower teeth treatments. Most people pay around $500 to $1,000 for the entire <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/">dentist teeth whitening</a> treatment.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983260688550565769.post-11729110708087103522009-05-14T10:30:00.000-07:002009-05-14T10:41:59.499-07:00Safe Teeth Whitening TreatmentsIf you are wondering whether is it safe to do teeth whitening, the answer is yes and no. You see, most <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/03/teeth-whitening-treatments-guide.html">teeth whitening treatments</a> involves the removal of enamel material from the surface of your teeth and this enamel is what protects your teeth from bacteria, cavities and stains. Yes, stains and yellowish discolorations as well. Isn't it ironic that teeth whitening treatments may end up creating the perfect conditions for more easier tooth staining to occur?<br /><br />Staining of your teeth does not happen overnight, and this usually happens over a long period where bits of food particles managed to stick to your teeth surface and happens that there are some tiny cracks or weaker areas in the enamel. The underlying dentin is actually translucent or pearl like color, but when tinted food particles gets down there and is trapped there as a result, your teeth starts to look dull and far from pearly white when the above happens many times over. These are known as extrinsic teeth stains because their causes are from outside and luckily these teeth discolorations can be removed with some efforts on your part. Now, teeth whitening, especially those high power bleaching treatments, such as <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/opalescence-trswhite-supreme.html">Opalescence Treswhite Supreme</a>, can often remove all the discolorations overnight, if not within one or two hours of instant teeth brightening at the dental clinics. So how do the <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/03/carbide-peroxide-teeth-whitening-gel.html">carbide peroxide teeth bleaching</a> agent gets to the dentin in order to oxidize the stains? It is through the same tiny holes in your enamel! For faster teeth whitening, one of the ways is to let more bleaching agents get to the teeth dentin layer, so what do you think can be done for that to happen? Why do you think there are more people suffering from temporary sensitive teeth pains after using high power teeth whitening compared to those that uses mild teeth whitening procedures, albeit the improvements in their teeth shade color are slower and less dramatic.<br /><br /><strong>Is Teeth Whitening Safe?</strong><br /><br />Nevertheless, safer teeth whitening can be performed correctly with minimal removal of the protective enamel from your teeth. In the past, older tooth whitening products tend to use abrasive agents such as polishing toothpastes to scrape away indiscriminately, the unsightly stains, tough enamel, raw dentin, everything. However, these are obsolete, unsafe teeth treatments that do more harm than good that is difficult to restore and remineralize the materials in our teeth. Our teeth enamel coating is not fully imporous and little bits are lost everyday wearing them down by eating foods and some chemicals in foods and drinks do attack the enamel's chemical structure just like what saltwater will corrode metal. That is why our toothpastes and drinking water in some cities are fortified with additional fluoride because they help to restore the enamel's chemical make up and this helps to prevent cavities from forming, which are simply big holes in the enamel and bacteria and germs can infest the weak dentin layer.<br /><br />Gentle and safe teeth whitening treatments work slowly by not removing a lot of enamel that prevents the peroxide teeth bleaching gel from reaching the stains trapped at the dentin. Just like stains like a long time to happen because there are naturally not many holes in the teeth enamel, provided you brush your teeth with proper tooth brushes and tooth pastes regularly, safe teeth whitening treatments like a longer time to produce a white color shade on your teeth. It is also agreed that with lesses damage to the enamel coating, the <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/04/long-lasting-teeth-whitening-effects.html">long lasting teeth whitening effects</a> are also more likely to be achieved. However, even though a particular teeth brightening product is formulated to be gentle and safe, if you over do it by leaving the bleaching gel on your teeth for too long beyond the maximum allowed time or you use bleach your teeth after every meal when the recommended usage is once every day, you risk damaging your teeth enamel and develop cavities and sensitive tooth where you react painfully to higher or lower temperatures. Diligent cleaning of your teeth with a good brand of <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/05/remineralization-toothpastes.html">remineralization toothpastes</a> is also important to both ensuring your newly brightened teeth remains nice as well as fend off tooth decays.<br /><br />To finish, teeth whitening treatments are usually safe and harmless form of beauty and cosmetic procedures as long as you follow strictly the whitening instructions of <a href="http://cheapteethwhitening.weebly.com/">cheap teeth whitening</a> product available over the counters. If you are still worried or have some existing teeth conditions or dental implants, it is always better to consult your dentist who is also able to provide safer professional laser teeth whitening for an instant bright smile.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983260688550565769.post-22728595262044162932009-05-11T00:16:00.000-07:002009-05-11T00:21:36.559-07:00Remineralization Toothpastes<p class="MsoNormal">Not everybody is born with a permanently bright smile that is invulnerable to yellow stains from smoking and drinking coffee or wine. If you have not so appealing teeth shades, there are many <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/03/teeth-whitening-treatments-guide.html">teeth whitening treatments</a> for you to choose from nowadays. Many people mistakenly think that cheap DIY teeth whitening products like teeth bleaching gels and whitening stripes can only be used as a temporary white teeth relief compared to long lasting results from expensive dentist laser teeth whitening such as Zoom or BriteSmile. Actually, what is most important is the proper care and maintenance of your newly brightened smile and more often than not, the main culprit for having discolorations and yellowish stains on your teeth surface is you. Yes, you did not see wrongly even if you blinked. When people go for comprehensive but expensive teeth whitening treatments at the dental clinics, the dentists will also prescribe some protective toothpastes for use to prolong the whitening effects of their laser or bleaching procedures. Although these toothpastes are more special than your normal Colgate or Crest fluoride ones, they are not that special that you cannot buy them easily from the pharmacies. Just ask for remineralization toothpastes containing higher concentrations of fluoride and potassium nitride. Of course, if you have only spent less than fifty bucks on some Crest whitestrips, you may not even be bothered about buying a tube of $10 remineralization toothpastes to upkeep your teeth's current whiteness. On the other hand, patients that spent a couple of thousands bucks on <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/04/dentist-whitening-is-simply-effective.html">expensive dentist teeth whitening</a> are more likely to take their bright smile maintenance more seriously such that it appear to outsiders that DIY teeth whitening product users ended up with white teeth that does not last at all!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">So what makes remineralization toothpastes so effective against the onslaught of yellowish stains on recently bleached teeth? To understand this, you must know that for bleaching to work, parts of the enamel are destroyed in order for the soft dentin layer underneath to absorb the bleaching gel and be oxidized by the contained hydrogen peroxide bleaching agent used by both DIY and dentist profession laser tooth whitening procedures. Then again, recall what causes those extrinsic yellowish stains on your teeth in the first place? Yes, the acidic compounds in certain foods, beverages and cigarette smoke erode away the teeth enamel while the colored food molecules stain the teeth dentin material. So if the <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/03/carbide-peroxide-teeth-whitening-gel.html">carbide peroxide teeth bleaching gel</a> creates even more holes in the enamel, these become easy entry for colored food molecules in foods such as mangos, red wine, chocolate, apple cider, colas etc. You have to either abstain from such foods after performing teeth whitening for a certain period until your enamel layer is naturally recovered or you try to help restore the minerals that make up the enamel. For the latter, fluoride toothpastes can help to quicken the remineralization of the enamel structure to make it strong and impervious to staining and cavities. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">On the other hand, potassium nitrate is widely known as an effective cure for tooth sensitivity pains that are commonly experienced by people that have undergone some sort of teeth bleaching treatments. This protective formula is also used in toothpastes designed for people with sensitive teeth that experience annoying pain twinges while eating hot or cold foods and drinks. If you are using a <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/why-do-at-home-teeth-whitening-yourself.html">cheap DIY teeth whitening</a> kit that does not come packaged with such a remineralization tooth paste, just go and buy it anyway just its benefits are too many to be ignored. Even if you do not suffer from sensitive toothaches, the ability to create <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/04/long-lasting-teeth-whitening-effects.html">long lasting teeth whitening effects</a> are good enough.<br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983260688550565769.post-21601499746648683482009-01-01T14:09:00.000-08:002009-05-04T14:09:59.607-07:00DisclaimerAll statements made on this blog have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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Depending on the eating routine and lifestyle, if you continue to eat foods and beverages such as chocolate, lemons, mangos, etc that straightforwardly cause teeth yellowing then do not be stunned when your new teeth whitening effects to vanish after a few weeks. If you throw in cigarette smoking to the list, you are ensured the pearly teeth color will disappear particularly quicker. </p><p> Some people thoroughly make sure to avoid the above smoking routines etc, these can perhaps uphold their cheerful tooth for beyond 1 year or more before it is time to go for one more teeth cleaning product. You can also do light weight maintenance formula frequently to uphold the whiteness of your tooth which suits the steady type of persons, but not me hehe. Nevertheless the surface of each tooth whitening method will depend on each individual circumstances and the existing gums and tooth state, cause of stains, etc. </p><p> Even you have used tooth polishing and it helps, that may not really mean you can go for it one more time now. If you forget, there is this very large prerequisite list for making sure you are qualified for teeth bleaching since it is inherently a non natural treatment that does some injury to our tooth enamel. What's more, you will be exposed to quite a bit of artificial materials in your mouth as well as high tech laser if you are paying for in-office <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/03/teeth-whitening-treatments-guide.html">teeth whitening treatments</a> by the orthodontist. </p><p>Firstly, check that you are not sensitive to the agents used in the actual teeth whitening system you intend to try, for illustration, <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/03/carbide-peroxide-teeth-whitening-gel.html">carbide peroxide</a> is used in many DIY <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/opalescence-whitening-teeth-gels.html">Opalescence teeth whitening gels </a>system. If you have tooth cavities and other diseases, damaged enamel level, exposed teeth, you should not be using any tooth cleaning treatments until you get the above problems properly treated by a certified dental clinic. It is guaranteed that any dental clinic you check with will not do teeth polishing for patients like you but who is prevent you from purchasing do it yourself teeth cleaning formula which you do on your own. That is why we are asking you not to go on right now. For instance, any tooth cleaning methods will aggravate present tooth problems and cavities, since some quantity of enamel material will be removed after the polishing as an unwelcome problem result. Without the defence from the enamel material, the weak underlying dentin coat will be at risk to diseases. When a lot of enamel is being damaged you will find the teeth suffering pointlessly from teeth sensitivity and yellowing. Similarly for gum diseases, these can be aggravated by the chemicals used in the bleaching cream. </p><p> If you are currently still below 16 years old, we do not suggest to buy due to your nerves below the teeth area, also known as the pulp cavity are naturally still inflated and certainly uncovered and susceptible to irritants from the cleaning treatments. If you are heavy with child or at this time lactating, it is not advised to do any form of tooth bleaching since the effects on such body conditions are not thoroughly studied. </p><p>By the way, bleaching methods perform only on raw teeth, hence mock fillings or ceramic amalgamation dental materials cannot be whitened. That means if you have any dental restorations such as crowns, bridges, veneers etc you are probable to end up with unbalanced teeth surface where some of your teeth regions without any dentist restoration works will appear differently relative to those with dental works. This unsymmetrical irregular teeth whitening effects frankly looked quite unpleasant, so do not have a shot at tooth whitening if it applies to you. You should consult authorized <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/04/dentist-whitening-is-simply-effective.html">dentist whitening</a> in the event you want have a vivid smile. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983260688550565769.post-3748207308774783302009-03-26T12:16:00.000-07:002009-04-06T21:43:54.225-07:00Carbide peroxide teeth whitening gelCarbide peroxide is the main whitening agent in many teeth bleaching products such as Opalescence PF gels, and <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/">dentist whitening</a> laser treatments. It is also known as carbamide peroxide, urea peroxide, urea hydrogen peroxide, percarbamide, etc and is an oxidising agent existing in the form of white crystals that will releases oxygen upon contact with water. Although carbamide peroxide can be used to relieve minor inflammation of gums, slight dental and oral mucosal irritations, most consumers today think of it as a cosmetic teeth bleacher. Carbide peroxide is known to irritate the human skin and respiratory system although it is relatively safe and does not hurt at low concentrations of 10% and below. However, it will be dangerously corrosive and may even cause white chemical burns at high concentrations above 35%. This is the reason why most over <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/cheap-diy-and-dentist-teeth-whitening.html">DIY teeth whitening</a> products contain lower concentrations of carbide peroxide (typically around 15%) while the prescription whitening series such as <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/opalescence-trswhite-supreme.html">opalescence treswhite supreme</a> that contains 35% peroxide are only available at the dentist clinics because they require careful control and usage as well as the expertise of your dentist to use for maximum whitening and safety results. The magic <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/opalescence-pf-15-peroxide-teeth-gel.html">opalescence pf 15%</a> concentration for DIY teeth gels is a result of market research and fine tuning after receiving complains of teeth aches and burns from consumers that have bought into "high potency" teeth gels.<br /><br />Carbide peroxide is converted to hydrogen peroxide upon application onto the teeth surface, which then oxidise interprismatic extrinsic stains within the tooth enamel layer. The degree of teeth bleaching depends on the duration of time whereby the peroxide compound remains on the teeth surface, the concentration of peroxide used, as well as the controversial issue of whether any activating laser or blue light photocatalysts are used to quicken the oxidization effects. However, if you are doing <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/why-do-at-home-teeth-whitening-yourself.html">at home teeth whitening</a> with a carbide peroxide based teeth whitening gel, do not exceed the maximum usage time as stipulated in the product instructions.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983260688550565769.post-41695365096409750252009-01-01T03:22:00.000-08:002009-03-29T08:46:19.659-07:00Privacy Policy At dentistwhitening.blogspot.comLog Files and Stats<br /><br />Like most blogging platforms I use log files. This stores information such as internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring, exit and visited pages, platform used, date/time stamp, track user’s movement in the whole, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. 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Please check the advertisers websites for their respective privacy policies. You can choose to opt out of Google's cookie usage at http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983260688550565769.post-32248553165525243852009-01-07T03:52:00.000-08:002009-02-20T10:33:35.987-08:00Why do at home teeth whitening yourselfAt <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com">dentistwhitening.blogspot.com</a>, we recommend that you seek a dentist advice and undergo a proper dental examination before attempting any teeth whitening treatments. However, the thought on the amount of money charged by your friendly dentists often put off any person that is hit by the economic downturn (who isn’t these days). Even though we know dentist whitening is probably the correct route most of the time, at home teeth whitening products are not too bad either. It is a multi billion dollar industry after all and competition is fierce among the big dental companies such as Colgate, Crest, Oral-B, <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/opalescence-trswhite-supreme.html">Opalescence</a> etc<br /><br />Spend less than $100 compared to any dentist teeth whitening which starts from $300 onwards. It is so affordable that a normal person should not feel any barrier to attempting to whiten their fabulous smiles.<br /><br />No need to rush or apply leave from work in order to visit the dentist for in-office tooth bleaching or laser whitening. Even if we have the time, some of us still hate to see the dentist. Do you know why?<br /><br />See whiter teeth results in around two or three weeks. Yes this is nothing to boast about since any laser teeth whitening procedures can get the same results in an hour, but do you want to pay 10 times more?<br /><br />Tried and tested results from surrounding friends, colleagues and families. We think that since at home teeth whitening products such as <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/smileplace-non-prescription-whitening.html">SmilePlace DIY customized teeth trays</a>, Crest whitestrips, <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/opalescence-whitening-teeth-gels.html">Opalescence whitening teeth gel</a> are much cheaper and easily bought from nearby stores and pharmacies, they get more widespread usage and you can seek feedback and comments about their effectiveness and shortcomings. If I have spent $1000 on some professional laser whitening treatment and gotten crap improvements in my teeth discolorations, I would have quietly kept my mouth shut about it. You are more likely to hear only positive reviews than negative reviews about expensive dentist teeth whitening because of this ego issue.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983260688550565769.post-42847664876922542462009-01-07T09:09:00.000-08:002009-02-06T16:43:32.807-08:00SmilePlace Non Prescription Whitening Teeth TraysGiven a limited budget that rules out any dentist whitening treatments, many people opt for off the counter <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/why-do-at-home-teeth-whitening-yourself.html">DIY at home teeth bleaching products</a>. The bleaching gel and teeth tray package is deemed to offer the nearest tooth whitening results comparable to prescription whitening treatments (although it may take a longer time). However, a common problem encountered by many people is the inconsistency in shade improvements.<br /><br />There is a Smile Place Teeth Whitening System available from the UK at around £99 that offers customized dental trays that seems much more attractive to individuals with irregular teeth structure that have a hard time using those generic teeth trays that comes with off the shelf tooth bleaching gels, yet do not wish to invest heavily into a pair of customized teeth trays made professionally by your dentist (cost around $300).<br /><br />The Smile Place Teeth Whitening System includes a set of clinical putty for making impressions of their teeth structure by the consumers themselves. The putty impressions are then mailed back to the SmilePlace company for making the final individualized dental trays. Do not worry about making a mistake and creating a poor fitting set of teeth trays. There are sufficient putty for two attempts to make a proper set of teeth impressions. This DIY approach to customizing teeth trays allow the consumers to save on the cost of the dentist factor (we are not questioning the dentist's qualifications, just wanna save some money in these tough times).<br /><br />The Smile Place dental trays are packaged with a carbamide peroxide teeth whitening gel and you can choose from 3 different formulations depending on how bad your teeth discolorations are or whether you have sensitive teeth. Unfortunately, you cannot have the best of both worlds such as extra whitening strength for sensitive teeth. If you are unable to decide or this is your first attempt in DIY non-dentist teeth whitening, choose the regular one. This value in this product is definitely in the cheap custom made teeth trays, so everything else is a bonus.<br /><br />How much carbide peroxide <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/opalescence-whitening-teeth-gels.html">whitening teeth gel</a> to use? How long to wear the SmilePlace dental trays?<br /><br />Just squeeze sufficient gel to cover half the front side/slope of the tray which will whiten your front teeth which are noticable by others. Do not fill the tray completely with the peroxide teeth gel, or you waste too much of it and its quite messy to wipe them off your gums. Letting too much carbide peroxide gel touching the gums can lead to temporary sensitive gum problems in some people. The different gels will have different application time, so follow the instructions clearly. You should not be wearing the gel-filled trays for more than 2 hours everyday. If you start to get tooth sensitivity pains, reduce the time on wearing these dental trays but not less than 30mins. Otherwise, you get very little teeth whitening benefits. Instead, you can choose to bleach your teeth once every few days instead of daily to alleviate teeth aches.<br /><br />If you feel that Smile Place is more adept at making teeth trays and not so much into the bleaching gels, then you can also choose to use your favorite brand such as the <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/opalescence-pf-15-peroxide-teeth-gel.html">Opalescence PF 15% gel from UltraDent</a> if it gives you more confidence.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983260688550565769.post-77153852406114027522009-01-06T02:17:00.000-08:002009-01-06T02:17:00.741-08:00Opalescence Trèswhite SupremeOpalescence Trèswhite Supreme is another innovative product by Ultradent Products, Inc. These are designed to cater especially for individuals who are busy and have a hectic lifestyle such that a trip to the clinic for an <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/">in-office dentist teeth whitening</a> treatment is time prohibitive. You may not want to mess around with teeth trays and bleaching gel, or to clean up the sticky mess after every dental whitening session, or you do not have a custom made teeth tray available and you do not pay $200+ for that either, try Opalescence Treswhite Supreme. A box consisting of 10 upper (maxillary) and 10 lower (mandibular) mouth trays preloaded with 100% PF <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/opalescence-whitening-teeth-gels.html">Opalescence whitening teeth gel</a> cost less than $60. You are supposed to wear the Treswhite teeth trays for about 30 to 60 minutes a day, so the $60 box will last you 10 days. <br /><br />Instead of the usual carbamide peroxide formulation, Ultradent decided to add in 10% active hydrogen peroxide bleaching ingredient for faster whitening results. Opalescence Treswhite contains more micro potassium nitrate and fluoride which are clinically proven to remineralize the teeth, protect against sensitive tooth pains and prevent cavities. The teeth tray is quite thin and flimsy – since this is meant to be a disposable teeth tray, there is no need to design and build for durability which increases product costs. One good thing about the flimsy teeth tray membrane is that there are lesser chances of bruising your gums as you try to fit them over your teeth. We find it more comfortable compared to the other generic teeth trays out there. This can be important because you are going to wear them for at least 30 minutes daily for the next 10 days. Making it a less painful experience will help you pull through the entire at home teeth whitening treatment.<br /><br />Yes, we know both <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/cheap-diy-and-dentist-teeth-whitening.html">over the counter and dentist teeth whitening products</a> taste quite bad, so Ultradent made the Treswhite Supreme in supposedly delicious mint, melon, and peach flavors delight. We do not find any of these particularly delicious, which is actually important such that you do not conveniently forget and start swallowing them. Anyway, we find the mint flavor the least repulsive and "natural" because we are so used to mint toothpastes. <br /><br />The fine print warns that Opalescence Treswhite Supreme is not able to bleach or improve the color of teeth crowns, fillings, dentures, braces or cavities etc. If you have grayish or brownish teeth due to internal discolorations, they will not get the same improvements as well as yellowish stains caused by diet and smoking. Yes, this is another product plug by http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983260688550565769.post-14747870981931877732009-01-05T00:25:00.000-08:002009-01-05T00:36:56.613-08:00Opalescence Whitening Teeth Gels<p class="MsoNormal">The <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/opalescence-whitening-teeth-gels.html">Opalescence teeth whitening</a> product series is made by Ultradent Products, Inc <st1:country-region><st1:place>USA</st1:place></st1:country-region>. Like all over the counter products, using Opalescence teeth bleaching is more convenient and affordable compared to <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com">dentist teeth whitening</a>. These are approved by the American Dental Association and are clinically proven to whiten your teeth. We find that the Opalescence product range to be quite affordable compared to others available on the market. Interestingly, it is claimed that Opalescence is also effective in removing internal teeth stains due to aging, congenital, antibiotics, fluorosis, systemic, tetracycline, etc. These teeth discolorations are well known to be very difficult to correct and nearly impossible with over the counter teeth products. The Opalescence teeth gel is especially sticky and can adhere well to the tooth surface. There is less loss due to dripping or on contact with our saliva. This allows the carbamide peroxide based gel contained in the teeth tray to bleach the teeth for a longer time. As you may already know, the carbamide peroxide is converted into hydrogen peroxide after being applied on your teeth trays to start the bleaching reaction. The conversion efficiency is around 0.375 - 10mg of carbamide peroxide will approximately yield 3.5mg of hydrogen peroxide.</p> <br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>To combat the common problems of teeth sensitivity caused by <a href="http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com/2009/01/cheap-diy-and-dentist-teeth-whitening.html">affordable DIY and dentist teeth whitening products</a>, the patented Opalescence teeth gel contains increased fluoride and potassium nitrate to remineralize the tooth enamel for improving its strength and protect against sensitivity toothaches. If you are still worried, most of the Opalescence products come in different concentrations and flavors so you can choose to start with a milder formula such as the <span style="">Opalescence</span> PF 15% Carbamide Peroxide Teeth Bleaching Gel. Do not buy above PF 20% Carbamide Peroxide products if you have sensitive teeth. The Opalescence product prices increase slightly with the amount of active carbamide peroxide contained and the flagship product is the Opalescence Treswhite Supreme 100% pure Opalescence PF gel. You should only use this if you are experienced and know what you are doing. The different Opalescence products have different usage patterns such as maximum safe bleaching duration, so make sure you read the instructions carefully and follow them. For example, the maximum application time for Treswhite Supreme is approximately half of the Opalescence PF 20% Whitening gel. If you already have a set of custom made teeth trays, you can simply buy the Opalescence tooth bleaching gel on its own. Otherwise, Ultradent also sell disposable bleaching teeth trays preloaded with the Opalescence whitening gels for convenient usage. If you only have a pair of poor fitting generic teeth trays, do not buy the Opalescence PF 35% and above. These potent bleaching formulations can be slightly harsh and will cause sensitivity toothaches if not used properly – such as leaking onto the gums due to not wearing custom made teeth trays. It seems that Opalescence products are not easily available outside of the <st1:country-region><st1:place>United States</st1:place></st1:country-region> and many major online retailers do not ship internationally as well. At http://dentistwhitening.blogspot.com, we wonder when is Ultradent going to spread their distribution channels since they already have a good dental product line. Please do not bleach your teeth using any products if you are currently pregnant or nursing. It is also not recommended you use Opalescence while wearing any braces, veneers or crowns, etc. You may get uneven teeth whitening results if you do so. By the way, do not smoke, drink or eat while trying to bleach your teeth or you risk consuming the Opalescence teeth gel.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0