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Dental Work and Holidays: A Guide for Travellers


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Dental Work and Holidays: A Guide for Travellers

Just because you go on holiday, doesn't mean that the bacteria on your mouth does. Hi! My name is Mandi, and as a lover of travelling, I have taken a lot of trips. Unfortunately, I have also had the misfortune to suffer from dental issues on those trips. This blog focuses on everything related to travelling and dental work. I plan to have posts on picking the right travel insurance for your teeth, dealing with a broken tooth when abroad, dental tourism and more. I hope that you find the information that you need and that your next holiday goes well. Now, let's smile together from wherever we are in the world! Happy travels!

Benefits of Professional Teeth Whitening

Tooth whitening has become a popular dental procedure in recent years, leading to the emergence of many products that promise to whiten your teeth, with others even coming up with a detailed guide on how to whiten your teeth. They all seem very convincing and impressive, but sadly, they do not offer a thorough cleaning of your teeth. Only a professional dentist can diagnose your teeth discolouration and determine the whitening procedure that will work.

To learn more about why in-office teeth whitening is superior to over-the-counter treatments, read on.

Thorough Whitening

Most of the over-the-counter whitening treatments are one-size-fits-all treatments. But with a dental procedure, every person has different needs. The whitening strips and tray at your local drugstore may work on one patient but fail to offer any significant result on another patient. With a dentist, you can be assured that your teeth colour will be restored.

Quick Procedure

Most whitening products available at your local drugstore may help you get whiter teeth, but you'll need to use them for some time before you see any noticeable results; with some products, you may not even see your desired results.

But with a dentist, the procedure will take a very short time and produce better results. You are guaranteed of perfect results when you visit a professional dentist for teeth whitening.

Safe Procedure

Often, over-the-counter whitening products cause oversensitivity of the teeth. Also, incorrectly sized strips or trays can result in whitening gel making contact with your gum or lips, thereby making them feel weak and sour.

But with a dentist procedure, the possibility of this happening is very minimal as they will place a protective covering on your gums to prevent any contact with the whitening gel. After the procedure, they often prescribe a treatment to help reduce sensitivity in your teeth.

Long-Lasting Results

Unlike over-the-counter whitening treatments, professional teeth whitening will provide lasting results since dentists use powerful teeth whiteners. Also, the dentist's thorough cleaning ensures you get the brightest shade that cannot discolour easily.

Professional Advice

One of the major benefits of a professional tooth whitening treatment is the advice you'll get from your dentist about tooth staining and what you can do to avoid that. Your dentist can recommend that you change your diet or beverages to prevent further staining, especially if they find out that you have intrinsic stains. Talk to your dentist to learn more about teeth whitening services.