Say No To Yellow Teeth: What You Need To Know About LED Whitening In Singapore?

by Mirage Aesthetic Aesthetic Center

Several factors cause our teeth to become dull and discolored, rather yellow. Consuming certain foods can stain your enamel that is the outermost layer of our teeth. This allows the plaque to build upon your teeth, making them look yellow.

LED Teeth Whitening

This type of discoloration can be treated through regular cleaning and if that doesn’t work, you need to go through LED teeth whitening Singapore.

How does it work?

Teeth whitening is a technique that helps to make your teeth look sparkling. There are two types of whitening options available,

The bleach-based products remove stains from the superficial level
The non-bleaching products will use a chemical or physical catalyst to whiten only the surface area of your teeth

The LED whitening system is a bleach-based system which includes the following applications:

Whitening agent
Applicator
Mouth trays
LED light

The LED light works as a catalyst on carbamide peroxide, which speeds up the whitening process.

Is it safe?

No matter if you are going through LED teeth whitening treatment Singapore from a clinic or using any other home-based whitening products, you must be aware of the safety. If you have sensitive teeth, then nit would be better not to use any chemical ingredients, but go to the dentist for a whitening session. Sensitivity differs from one person to another, so don’t try to copy anyone’s recipe as it may do more harm than good.

The best part about LED whitening is that it doesn’t change the structure of your teeth or cause any permanent harm. Minor sensations may be felt during the whitening treatment, but that will wear off as soon as the treatment is done.

Home remedies for getting white teeth

Practice oil pulling

Oil pulling is an ancient Indian remedy that improves our overall hygiene and removes toxins from our body.

The procedure is quite easy as all you have to do is to swish oil around your mouth to remove bacteria. These bacteria are the root cause of plaque buildup and making your teeth look yellow.

Traditionally, Indians used Sunflower oil or sesame oil, but one can use coconut oil as well.

Take one tablespoon coconut oil and push and pull all-around using the tongue
Do it for 15-20 minutes every day and then wash your mouth

Brush with baking soda

Baking soda has natural whitening properties and that is why it can be found in most of the toothpaste. Apart from that baking soda creates an alkaline environment inside your mouth that prevents bacteria buildup. This not a process that will give you the results overnight, but you will have to use them daily to see the results.

Eat fruits and veggies

Fruit and vegetable diet is equally healthy for your teeth as they don’t cling on to your teeth like fish or meat. Strawberries and pineapple are two fruits that can be consumed to whiten your teeth.

Take preventive measures for tooth decay

Certain foods and beverages like coffee, red wine, soda, and dark berries are not quite good for your teeth, so try to limit them
Smoking and chewing tobacco can cause tooth discoloration and later tooth decay
Limit your sugar intake
Add calcium to your daily diet

LED whitening Vs Home remedies

Both whitening procedures can be equally helpful to retain that sparkling smile of yours. LED whitening will only work if you stick to all the guidelines and maintain a healthy diet.