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Things you should know before considering teeth whitening

Before considering any of the Brampton teeth whitening methods, it is extremely important to understand how they actually work. Making an informed decision about a whitening treatment can ensure the best results along with safety of your teeth. However, with so many options available today, in-office to over-the-counter, it is challenging to decide what will suit you the best. Professional in-office teeth whitening: An in-office whitening treatment is performed in a controlled set up under the supervision of experts. It uses high concentration of Carbamide Peroxide or Hydrogen Peroxide. The method works well for someone who is looking for optimum results quickly, since effects are visible in less than an hour. Even though it is considered expensive, the results achieved may make it worthwhile. Here is what to expect during an in-office whitening treatment: The dentist starts by polishing the teeth to eliminate plaque on the surface. The mouth is isolated wit

Dry socket and how it is treated

"Dry socket" is a term that is used to describe a rare complexity from a wound that is caused by the extraction of a tooth. It results from a healing disturbance that may happen due to certain habits, such as smoking. Women Vs. Men: Who is more prone? Women are more likely to develop a dry socket than men, because estrogen has the tendency to slow down the healing process. Therefore, dentists in Brampton choose to extract a woman's teeth during the last week of her menstrual cycle, when estrogen levels are lower. Older patients may also be at greater risk in comparison to young adults. In addition, location becomes a determining factor as well- The lower jaw sockets tend to be more susceptible than the upper jaw sockets; molars or back teeth sockets more than the front ones. And in case a patient has suffered from a dry socket before, the chances of suffering from it again are higher. There is no treatment for dry socket as such and the wound starts to heal