I’ll preface this article by saying that it will help if you have an open mind and accept that some of these facts are a slap in the face to politically correct nutrition in this day and age where fats are admonished by many doctors, health “experts”, the mass media, etc. To start, eating an adequate supply of healthy dietary fats is vitally important to your overall health. Fats are one of the main components in all of the cell membranes throughout your entire body. If you eat enough healthy natural fats, your cellular processes will proceed normally. On the other hand, if you eat man-made, heavily processed, chemically altered fats (damaged fats) that are found in most processed foods, your cellular function will be impaired as these damaged fats become part of your cell membranes, the body will have to work harder to operate correctly, and degenerative diseases can develop. In addition, healthy dietary fats are essential for optimal hormone production and balance within the body and are therefore essential for the muscle building and fat burning processes. Other important functions that dietary fats play in a healthy body are aiding vitamin and mineral utilization, enzyme regulation, energy, etc.

I cringe every time I hear so called “health experts” recommend restriction of dietary fat, claiming that a low-fat diet is the key to good health, weight loss, and prevention of degenerative diseases. Restriction of any one macronutrient (protein, carbs, or fat) in your diet works against what your body needs and can only lead to problems. All three basic macronutrients serve important functions for a lean, healthy, and disease-free body. As Dr. Mary Enig, Ph.D, and one of the leading fats and lipids researchers in the world, notes in several of her books and articles, there is very little true scientific evidence supporting the assertion that a high fat diet is bad for us. For example, if these so called “health experts” that admonish fat are correct, and a low-fat diet is the solution to good health, then why did traditional Pacific Islanders who typically obtained 2/3 to 3/4 of their total daily calories from fat (mostly from coconut fat), remain virtually free from heart disease, obesity, and other modern degenerative diseases (that is, until Western dietary influences invaded)? Also, why did traditional Eskimo populations, consuming up to 75% of their total caloric intake from fat (mostly from whale blubber, seal fat, organ meats, and cold water fish), display superior health and longevity without heart disease or obesity? Why did members of the Masai tribe in Africa remain free from degenerative diseases and maintain low body fat percentages on diets consisting of large quantities of raw whole milk, blood, and meat? What about the Samburu tribe of Africa, which eats an average of 5 times the quantity of dietary fat (mostly from raw whole milk and meat) as overweight, disease-ridden Americans, yet Samburu members are lean, healthy, and free of degenerative diseases? What about traditional Mediterranean diets, which are known to be very high in fat (sometimes up to 70% fat), and are also well known to be very healthy?

These examples of high fat diets and the associated excellent health of traditional populations around the world go on and on, yet it seems that many doctors, nutritionists, and government agencies still ignore these facts and continue to promote a diet that restricts fat intake. Well, the problem is that the good fats (the natural unprocessed health promoting fats) have gotten mistakenly lumped together in nutritional advice with the deadly processed fats and oils that make up a large percentage of almost all processed food that is sold at your local grocery store, restaurant, deli, fast food joint, etc. These deadly processed fats are literally everywhere and almost impossible to avoid unless you know what to look for and make smart choices in what you feed your body with. Take note that I’m not recommending following a super high fat diet. Active individuals that exercise on a regular basis certainly also need adequate supplies of healthy carbohydrates for energy and muscle glycogen replenishment as well as good sources of protein for muscle repair. The above examples of the high fat diets of traditional populations and their corresponding excellent health were simply to prove the point that you don’t need to be afraid of dietary fats as long as you make healthy natural choices and stay within your daily caloric range to maintain or lose weight (depending on your goals). Following is a list of some of the healthiest fatty foods (some will surprise you!) as well as some of the deadliest fatty foods to try to avoid at all costs:

The Healthy Fatty Food Choices:

• Coconut fat: Coconut fat is approximately 92% saturated fat, yet surprisingly to most people, is considered a very healthy natural fat. The health benefits of coconut fat lie in its composition of approximately 65% medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). Specifically, about 50% of coconut fat is a MCT called lauric acid, which has very potent anti-microbial properties helping to enhance the immune system. Also, MCTs are more easily utilized for immediate energy instead of being stored as body fat. Coconut oil is also an excellent cooking oil for stir-frying, etc. since saturated fats are much more stable and do not oxidize like polyunsaturated oils when exposed to heat and light, which creates damaging free radicals. The best sources of healthy coconut fat are organic coconut milk, virgin coconut oil, or fresh coconut.

• Extra virgin olive oil: Olive oil is approximately 71% monounsaturated, 16% saturated, and 13% polyunsaturated. Choose “extra virgin” olive oil, which comes from the first pressing of the olives and has higher quantities of antioxidants. Unlike most other oils on supermarket shelves, extra virgin olive oil is not extracted with the use of harmful industrial solvents and is one of your healthiest choices for liquid oils. Try making your own salad dressing by mixing a small amount of olive oil with vinegar. This is healthier than most store bought salad dressings, which are usually made with highly processed and refined (chemically damaged) soybean oil extracted with industrial solvents.

• Dark, bittersweet chocolate (>70% cocoa): The cocoa bean is a very concentrated source of antioxidants and responsible for part of the health benefit of dark chocolate. The fat portion of the cocoa bean (cocoa butter) is a healthy natural fat, composed of approximately 59% saturated fat (mostly healthy stearic acid), 38% monounsaturated fat, and 3% polyunsaturated fat. I’ll limit the description of healthy chocolate to ONLY dark bittersweet chocolate with >70% cocoa content. Most milk chocolates are only about 30% cocoa, and even most dark chocolates are only about 55% cocoa, leaving the remainder of those products composed of high amounts of sugar, milk fat, corn sweeteners, etc. Look for a quality dark chocolate that lists its cocoa content between 70%-80%. A dark chocolate with cocoa content in this range will contain mostly cocoa and very little sugar. Keep in mind that although dark chocolate can be a healthy treat, it is still calorie dense, so keeping it to just a square or two is a good idea.

• Avocados or guacamole: The fat in avocados (depending on where they’re grown) is approximately 60% monounsaturated, 25% saturated, and 15% polyunsaturated. Avocados are a very healthy natural food that provides many nutrients, fiber, and healthful fats, while adding a rich flavor to any meal. Try sliced avocado on sandwiches or in salads or use guacamole in wraps, sandwiches, or quesadillas.

• High fat fish such as wild salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring, trout, etc.: Just about any fish or seafood are good sources of natural omega-3 polyunsaturated fats, but the higher fat fish listed above are the best sources of omega-3’s. Due to the radical switch to a higher proportion of omega-6 polyunsaturated fats like soybean oil, corn oil, safflower oil, etc. in our food supply during the middle of the 20th century, the average western diet is currently way too high in omega-6’s compared to omega-3’s, which wreaks havoc in your body. This is where good omega-3 sources like high fat fish, walnuts, and flax seeds can help bring you back to a better ratio of omega-6/omega-3.

• Nuts (any and all – walnuts, almonds, peanuts, cashews, macadamias, etc.): Nuts are great sources of healthy unprocessed fats as well as minerals and other trace nutrients. Macadamias, almonds, and cashews are great sources of monounsaturated fats, while walnuts are a good source of unprocessed polyunsaturated fats (including omega-3’s). Try to avoid nuts that are cooked in oil. Instead, choose raw or dry roasted nuts.

• Seeds (sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds): All of these seeds are great sources of natural unprocessed healthy fats. In particular, flax seeds have received a lot of attention lately due to their high omega-3 content. However, keep in mind that omega-3 polyunsaturated fats are highly reactive to heat and light, and prone to oxidation and free radical production, so freshly ground flax seed is the only way to go. Instead of using the store bought ground flax seed, you can buy whole flax seed and use one of those miniature coffee grinders to grind your own flax seed. Try grinding fresh flax seed into your yogurt, cereal, or even your salad. If you’re using a flax oil, make sure it’s a cold-pressed oil in a light-proof refrigerated container, and use it up within a few weeks to prevent it from going rancid. NEVER cook with flax oil!

• The fat in organically raised, free-range animals: This is where most people have been misinformed by the mass media. Animal fat is inherently good for us, that is, if it came from a healthy animal. Human beings have thrived on animal fats for thousands of years. The problem lies in the fact that most mass produced animal products today do not come from healthy animals. They come from animals given loads of antibiotics and fattened up with hormones and fed un-natural feed. The solution is to choose organically raised, free-range meats, eggs, and dairy. At this time, the price is still a little higher, but it is worth it, and as demand grows, the prices will come down.

The Deadly Fatty Foods:

• Hydrogenated oils (trans fats): These are industrially produced chemically altered oils subjected to extremely high pressure and temperature, with added industrial solvents such as hexane for extraction, and have a metal catalyst added to promote the artificial hydrogenation, followed by bleaching and deodorizing agents…..and somehow the FDA still allows this crap to pass as food. These oils aren’t even worthy of your lawnmower, much less your body! They’ve been linked to obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and more. Even small quantities have been shown in studies to be dangerous. If you care about your health, check the ingredients of everything you buy, and if you see partially hydrogenated oils of any kind, margarine, or shortening, protect yourself and your family by choosing something else. The FDA has mandated that all food manufacturers have to show the quantity of trans fat on all labels by January 2006.

• Refined oils: Even if the oils are not hydrogenated, most oils on your supermarket shelves are refined, even most of the so called “healthy” canola oils. Even most refined oils still undergo the high temperature, high pressure, solvent extraction, bleaching, and deodorizing processes. Anything labeled vegetable oil, soybean oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, safflower oil, and even many canola oils have been damaged by this refining process. This damages the natural structure of the fats, destroys natural antioxidants, creates free radicals, and produces a generally unhealthy product. Take note that the explosion of heart disease in the middle of the 20th century coincides quite nicely with the rapid increase in the use of hydrogenated and refined oils in the food supply at that time.

• Anything deep fried: including tortilla chips, potato chips, French fries, donuts, fried chicken, chicken nuggets, etc. All of this crap doesn’t even pass as real food in my opinion!

• Homogenized milk fat – Milk fat is a very healthy fat in its natural raw state. Traditional populations around the world thrived in perfect health while consuming huge quantities of raw, non-pasteurized, non-homogenized, full fat dairy products. Once again, food processing ruins a good thing by pasteurizing and homogenizing milk fat, rendering it potentially dangerous inside the human body. Unfortunately, you will find it almost impossible to find raw milk in the US unless you personally know a farmer. Check out realmilk.com for more info on the benefits of raw milk and to find out if it’s available near you. As an alternative, cultured dairy products like yogurt have at least had beneficial microorganisms added back to them making them better for you. Realistically, since you probably won’t find raw milk, sticking to skim milk is the best option. If you use butter for cooking, cultured organic butter is the best option.

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Teeth whitening regime is gaining a huge popularity. It is required by people who have greatly stained teeth. The stains can be caused due to many reasons.

Age: There is a direct correlation between tooth color and age. Over the years, teeth darken as a result of wear and tear and stain accumulation. Teenagers will likely experience immediate, dramatic results from whitening.

Starting color: We are all equipped with an inborn tooth color that ranges from yellow-brownish to greenish-grey, and intensifies over time. Yellow-brown is generally more responsive to bleaching than green-grey.

Translucency and thinness: These are also genetic traits that become more pronounced with age. While all teeth show some translucency, those that are opaque and thick have an advantage: they appear lighter in color, show more sparkle and are responsive to bleaching.

Eating habits: The habitual consumption of red wine, coffee, tea, cola, carrots, oranges and other deeply-colored beverages and foods causes considerable staining over the years. In addition, acidic foods such as citrus fruits and vinegar contribute to enamel erosion.

Smoking habits: Nicotine leaves brownish deposits which slowly soak into the tooth structure and cause intrinsic discoloration.

Teeth whitening can be achieved by different methods the most effective ones are mention in this list:

In-Office Whitening

Significant color change in a short period of time is the major benefit of in-office whitening. This protocol involves the carefully controlled use of a relatively high-concentration peroxide gel, applied to the teeth by the dentist or trained technician after the gums have been protected with a paint-on rubber dam.

Professionally Dispensed Take-Home Whitening Kits

Many dentists are of the opinion that professionally dispensed take-home whitening kits can produce the best results over the long haul. Take-home kits incorporate an easy-to-use lower-concentration peroxide gel that remains on the teeth for an hour or longer.

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There is much to consider when it comes to deciding on whether or not to have cosmetic dentistry. We are not referring to the type of reconstructive dentistry that may be recovered after an injury. We are specifically dealing with the type of cosmetic dentistry that is done voluntarily on the patient’s part.

When an individual is first considering cosmetic dentistry their primary concern is how well does it work? Based on its popularity one would have to say that most people that have had it done are extremely pleased with it. Some individuals end up with a magnificent smile transformation.

So what really is cosmetic dentistry? It entails a variety of treatments…

If an individual happens to be missing some teeth they don’t necessarily want to have the rest of the teeth extracted or even a partial false plate made. Then in these cases the answer may be implants. These are a metal object that is constructed out of a titanium metal and then via a surgical procedure they are implanted right into the jaw where the teeth were originally missing. This is a permanent procedure. Now what it does is acts as a base that a crown or bridge or even a denture can be attached to.

Caps are sometimes called crowns. They are custom made for each particular person. It fits right over the entire tooth once the dentist has constructed it. In this case the material used is porcelain or even acrylic. This is fused to a metal base so an individual can bite down on hard works with no risk of cracking the softer materials. It is a great way to correct a decayed tooth and also an excellent solution for a tooth that has become chipped. If one or even a few teeth have become extremely yellowed compared to the others, the crowns will work as well. It has been used to cover spaces between the teeth that are really evident.

Veneers are a very thin shell that is constructed out of porcelain. Then they are cemented to the front side of the tooth. This is beneficial for teeth that are slightly crooked. It will work on discolored or chipped teach as well.

The latest trend and perhaps the most known recently because of its popularity is teeth whitening. You may have heard of it as teeth bleaching. It must be realized though that not everyone can have bleaching performed so you must see your Dentist first to find out if would be feasible for you.

Sometimes a person may have one or two teeth that are not attractively shaped. The Cosmetic Dentist can actually reshape the tooth with what is called enamel shaping. This can mean adding some enamel to fill the tooth out, or remove some of the enamel to adjust the bigger size. The neat thing about this particular treatment is it’s not painful and the results can be seen right away.

These are just a few of some great optional treatments available to you

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Hair color is as important to a girl as the clothes she wears. Therefore, girls will be forgiven for spending time thinking about the right shade of hair. The fact that you can change the color from time to time makes it even better. Every girl wants to experience both of how it feels to be a brunette and a blonde. Those who are natural brunettes can easily go from brunette to blonde. The opposite is also true. Are you thinking of going from brunette to blonde? If so, there is a lot of information online for you. You might find it very helpful to visit a professional for the transformation. They will inform you on all you have to know in this regard. However, there are various downsides that visiting a professional will have. First, you will get to spend a lot of time while you could be doing something else. Second, it can prove to be very expensive. For this reasons, you can choose to do it yourself. You do not need much.

To go from brunette to blonde needs to be a sure decision. If you are the kind of person who is always double minded, it is vital to take time until you are totally sure. There are various reasons why you would be willing to go from brunette to blonde. Apart from the experience and excitement, a change is usually a good rest. You might even enhance your look in the process. Sometimes, different looks better. You might be going through a different phase in your life where you would want to transform your look. Many ladies who have done this have been seen to improve their attitudes and even become happier. Whatever your reason, know that you will only make it better for yourself. Keep in mind all that is good about being blonde. First, they are known to have most fun. You always want to be part of that and feel all there is to feel. Blondes will get more men hit on them. In other words, becoming a blonde is seen to be an upgrade to beauty.

Changing from brunette to blonde at home will require a lot of your concentration. The first thing to consider is caution. There are risks involved and you should know them. First, bleaching agents should never be applied to damaged hair. Your hair might be damaged by perming or heat treatment. Make sure that your hair is healthy for best results. You also need to apply the right concentration of chemicals at the right time. This will ensure that the results are ideal. You can buy bleaching agents from your local drug store and get to work. Read instructions to the letter and I cannot insist more on this. Make sure you purchase products that are reputable. There are steps involved and when you are keen enough to follow them through, you will get the blonde look you want. If you have a friend who has done it, learn from them what to do and what to avoid. You will do it the cheap and easy way.

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Professional teeth whitening systems involve various procedures that are typically performed at your dentist’s office. These procedures can be really lengthy and can require several visits in order for you to get your teeth to obtain the shade of white you want. It can be inconvenient because you have to schedule your time around your dentist appointments. In addition, these procedures are expensive and are usually not covered by any dental plans.

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Teeth whitening processes use hydrogen peroxide to bleach discoloration and stains. The first layer of the tooth, the enamel, is actually semi-translucent. Underneath it is another layer which is called the dentin. In order to whiten the dentin, a peroxide solution is placed on the enamel. The solution will bleach the dentin and result to whiter teeth. Bleaching will generally lighten stained teeth up to four or five shades, depending on how severely the teeth are stained or discolored.

Today, home teeth whitening systems are becoming more and more popular, as they are less expensive than and can work as well as professional teeth whitening systems. There are several types of whitening products that are available for use at home, including teeth whitening pastes, bleaching solutions, whitening gels, and whitening pens.

Teeth whitening pens work in a similar fashion as taking a magic marker and coloring your teeth. They are easy to use. All you have to do is to twist the pen to dispense the whitening gel, apply it to your teeth, allow sixty seconds for the ingredients to take effect, and then rinse it off.

When choosing a teeth whitening product, you have to consider which whitening system is most compatible with both your lifestyle and your budget. Also, select the system which you find the easiest to apply. Remember, everyone loves a dazzling and bright smile.

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Teeth whitening products and their use are becoming common with people as everybody wants to have a healthy, white smile. What is so special about a set of white teeth? Whenever we look at someone with perfect white teeth we are impressed by the appearance. On the other hand having perfect white teeth adds to our self confidence. The knowledge about top teeth whitening products will help us in this aspect.

Healthy smile also depends on dental health. Brushing and flossing the teeth daily is part of the regular dental hygiene. Brushing our teeth after every meal or at least rinsing out the mouth is a must to avoid yellowing and decaying of teeth. The discoloration or the yellow coating comes from consuming alcohol, wine, tea, coffee or smoking. Thus cutting down on these will help but teeth starts getting yellow with age too.

While discussing top teeth whitening products it will be relevant to mention that toothpaste is the most used and popular tooth whitening product. The regular toothpaste may not act as a teeth whitening product but special toothpastes with abrasive components and mild bleaching agents can effectively remove the yellow stain from the upper layer of the teeth. This is a mild form of teeth whitener and cannot remove more permanent stains as these stains have penetrated the enamel and reached the dentin.

Use of peroxide gel or carbamide gel offers the best option for top teeth whitening product. These gels are available in home teeth whitening procedure or in dental office whitening. These gels have been proved to be scientifically safe and effective. Top teeth whitening products use carbamide peroxide. To acquire a perfect result it depends on the amount of the peroxide in the gel and the time taken by the teeth whitening products.

The tray system with the gel working on the teeth as an active agent is first on the list of top teeth whitening product. The trays can be of three types, the first being the non-moldable trays. They are easy to apply and comfortable. The gel in this kit contains lesser degree of peroxide. The next is custom made trays which contain gel with higher concentration of peroxide. This obviously will offer better result. The professionally custom made trays with actual impression of your teeth are by far shown the best result. They are custom made especially for your teeth in a dental office. Gel is applied to the mouthpiece and placed on the teeth. This has shown extraordinary teeth whitening products result.

The other top teeth whitening products with gel are the brush on gels. They are better than toothpastes and are easy to apply and can be carried around. Although they may not produce the same result as the mouth tray.

Strips can be regarded as quite effective as top teeth whitening product. They need little effort and the strips are placed on the teeth and left for the bleaching agent to react and reduce the discoloration.

Selecting the correct teeth whitening product which would be easy and effective is prerequisite of any teeth whitening procedure. One must keep in mind the dental health and take advice from the dentist before going in for any of these products.

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Looking to have a brighter smile? Then you might want to consider purchasing an advanced teeth whitening system. Advanced teeth whitening systems can whiten your teeth typically in about an hour. They also tend to have long lasting results, pretty much like laser whitening treatments, but without being too costly.

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One-hour teeth whitening home kits usually come in two types: bleach kits and sticky gel mouth molds. Bleach kits come with a bleach solution to be placed in the mouth tray wherein you will need to sink your teeth into. Bleaching is usually effective in removing stains from our teeth. It can even help lighten coffee, tea, and tobacco stains. However, bleaching tends to be less effective in neutralizing too much fluoride in the teeth.

A sticky gel mouth mold is another type of advanced teeth whitening system. It works by sinking your teeth into a tray filled with gel. The gel will then firmly cling onto your teeth, whitening your teeth in the process.

These advanced teeth whitening home kits typically lighten teeth in about an hour. However, stubborn stains might take a longer length of time to whiten. You can ask your dentist as to how long should you soak your teeth in bleach or cover your teeth in gel.

As have been mentioned, advanced teeth whitening home kits cost significantly less than laser whitening treatments. Depending on the brand, an advanced teeth whitening system can cost anywhere from $50 to $100. Having a brighter smile does not need to be extremely expensive. An important point to remember in using advanced teeth whitening home kits is you need to follow all the instructions thoroughly before proceeding to any step in whitening your teeth. Should you have difficulty in using home kits, do not hesitate to seek help from your dentist.

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Most of the people, if not all, would like their teeth to be pearly white. It boosts the self confidence of the person to think that when ever he/she smiles, the group almost instantly notices her white teeth. It’s no mystery that whiter teeth makes you look younger, more attractive and more assured. That is common ground for anyone that would like their teeth to be whiter.

there are many products out there in the market that guarantees that their products really work fast. There would be no doubt the fastest and most effective way to make ones teeth whiter is by going to the dentist or getting porcelain veneers. These options would give you the precise shade of white that you would need for your teeth, but the disadvantage of this choice is they are lot dearer than those that may be commercially be purchased over the counter. Most people don’t select this option due to the said fact.

The commercially introduced products for teeth lightening is the strategy of choice of the general public because they are able to do it at home which is simpler, they’re readily available at any grocery store or drug store around the corner, and some even give gratifying results. But some products, doleful to claim, have disheartening and even non existent results. Some of the more common types of teeth bleaching are the toothpastes that are sold in local stores, the gels and lightening strips and tray that are imbued with bleaching agents.

for a person to determine what bleaching method to use, one must first determine if the shade he/she is attempting to achieve isn’t far off or still has a good way to go. Second, he/she should know if the product can make the whole tooth surface white or just the front part, which is a demonstration of a bad product. Another is if the whitening product can actually have gratifying results, which is sometimes based totally on the folks that have use the product before. That is why it is of utmost importance to get as much information on the product or service that you will avail before deciding on going through with it.

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Many people suffer from discolored or stained teeth and it can have a drastic effect on their self-esteem. In fact, in a recent study of 18-49 year olds it was found that 80% wanted to have whiter teeth and 60% believed that by improving their smile, they would improve their self-esteem and quality of life. Thankfully there are products and procedures available which can help revive a bright white smile and bring the confidence back into your life.

Over-The-Counter Products

There are several options available today for whitening your teeth. The most inexpensive methods are over-the-counter tooth whitening products, such as whitening toothpastes or whitening kits. These products are available at all drugstores and grocery stores and can be purchased without having to visit your dentist. Most of these products can offer good results if you only have minor discoloration.

While these products are inexpensive and convenient, they can often be messy and can sometime be frustrating to use. Also, you may not experience the results that you desire because the concentration of bleaching agents in the products tends to be much lower than those used in professional tooth whitening.

Results and Side Effects

While over-the-counter products may be cheaper and more convenient, some of these products might actually cause more tooth discoloration in the long term. Studies have shown that whitening toothpastes can actually lead to further discoloration when used regularly. This is due to the high amount of abrasives in these toothpastes. When your teeth are exposed to abrasives over and over, it wears down the enamel, allowing the yellow colored dentin in the center of your tooth to show.

Over-the-counter tooth whitening kits can give you decent results if they are used properly. It is very easy to overuse these products, so be careful to follow the proper instructions. It may also be a good idea to consult with your dentist before using an at-home bleaching kit.

The effectiveness of over-the-counter whitening products will vary from person to person. Because these products contain a lower concentration of bleaching agents, it may take you much longer to see results than if you had a professional procedure done. While these products are safe to use, there are some side effects which typically include tooth sensitivity and gum pain. These side effects are usually temporary, but if you experience prolonged or severe pain, please visit your dentist.

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