One of the number one dental treatments requested in recent years is teeth whitening. The print media and Hollywood promotes actors and singers with pearly white teeth. With these high profile individuals staring out with dazzling smiles Wholesale Redskins Jerseys , from every direction, it is understandable that the average person would wish to replicate this.

Luckily, you do not need to be rich, or a superstar, to afford great looking white teeth. There are a wide range of whitening techniques available, suitable for any budget. Below is a brief explanation of how teeth become stained in the first place, followed by explanations of the most common teeth whitening techniques.

How Do Teeth Become Discoloured?

For some people, their teeth are just naturally a darker, more yellow shade. But for many, other factors have contributed to dull their bright smiles.

The most common way teeth become stained is diet. Some of the most popular foods are the biggest problems. Tea, coffee and wine are major culprits and most people drink them every day. In addition to this, colas and other sweets, plus other high sugar items may contribute to teeth staining. Of course, you can probably not eliminate these foods and beverages from your diet, but minimising them will be good for your health and your teeth.

At Home Whitening

There is a wide range of whitening products that you can purchase from chemists, or even supermarkets. These are not all necessarily effective and finding a good one can be a difficult task.

A much more effective option is to have a professional home whitening kit made by your dentist. They will take a mould of your teeth and make you a 'tray' that will be re-useable and fits your mouth perfectly. You then line this tray with a professional grade whitening gel. Depending on the whitening solution used, the trays will be left in for just a couple of hours or even overnight.

Professional Treatments

The most common procedure that can be performed by a dentist, or dental hygienist, to whiten your teeth is called a 'scale and polish'. This is a temporary treatment which will clean your teeth and make them appear cleaner and whiter.

Obviously, this is not a long term solution. Constantly returning to the dentist for a scale and polish each time you need your teeth whitened will cost a lot of money!

Laser Whitening

Laser whitening is a process which uses a laser coupled with a light activated whitening gel. This can be done with two consultations – one to explain the process and see if you are suitable and a second to actually perform the procedure. For laser whitening, the results are generally instantaneous.

Your gums and face will first be protected with the use of shields and then the whitening gel is applied to your teeth. The laser is then targeted at each tooth in turn, activating the gel and whitening your teeth in the process.

At the end of the procedure, the dentist will judge how many shades lighter your teeth have become. Although results are instantaneous, you may need multiple procedures to achieve the shade you desire. This procedure is not permanent, but it is longer lasting than a scale and polish.

More Information

For more information on whitening, contact your local dentist or specialist whitening clinic.
UNITED NATIONS, March 21 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday said that "the annual observance of Nowruz is a wonderful opportunity for people to join together to celebrate cultural diversity, dialogue and mutual respect."


"It is a moment of unity and solidarity, within and among societies, that is all the more important at times of strife and division," the secretary-general said in his message to mark the International Day of Nowruz, which falls on March 21.


About 300 million people worldwide celebrate Nowruz, with traditions and rituals particularly strong in the Balkans, the Black Sea and Caspian Sea regions, the Caucasus, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East. Events may include folk dance performances, special concerts, and tree planting ceremonies.


In February 2010, the UN General Assembly decided to recognize the International Day of Nowruz, calling on UN member states that celebrate the festival to study its history and traditions with a view to disseminating that knowledge among the international community and organizing annual commemoration events.


"This year's Nowruz also takes on special meaning as the United Nations works to shape a new vision for sustainable future and adopt a meaningful universal climate agreement," Ban said. "These priorities for 2015 are in line with the spirit of Nowruz, which promotes harmony with nature and all peoples to foster cooperation for lasting peace."


Nowruz is inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, under the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.


"I wish joyous and peaceful celebrations to all," he said. "May the spirit of Nowruz live on throughout the year."


INCHEON, South Korea, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- Following are the list of world records broken at the 17th Asian Games which concluded all competition here on Saturday (event, name, NOC, date, result):


Archery


Compound women's team (24 arrows), South Korea, KOR, Sept. 25, 238 points


Shooting


10m air rifle women's team, China, CHN, Sept. 22, 1253.8 points


50m rifle prone men's team, China, CHN, Sept. 25, 1876.0 points


Double trap women, Kim Mijin, South Korea, Sept. 25, 110 points


Double trap team, China, CHN, Sept. 25, 315 points


Weightlifting


Men's 56kg


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