Your Northwest Chicago cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, offers two types of professional teeth whitening that will lead to noticeable and safe results. Zoom! in-office bleaching utilizes a specialized whitening agent to effectively whiten your smile in about an hour. If you prefer to take things at your own pace, at-home whitening kits can deliver results with daily short treatments over the course of two to four weeks. Some people are curious about natural do-it-yourself whitening methods. Dr. Engelberg doesn’t recommend these as viable options for substantial teeth whitening, but it is fascinating to see what some people have come up with.
A Tropical Twist
Bananas…coconuts…sounds like the makings for a delicious cocktail. Realistically, you’re not likely to see incredibly significant results by rubbing a banana peel on your teeth for two minutes each day. However, slight whitening is possible due to high quantities of potassium, magnesium, and manganese in the skin of the fruit. When it comes to your overall and dental health, coconut oil has been under the microscope as an effective fighter against heart and gum disease. Oil pulling involves swishing about a tablespoon of this oil around in your mouth for 20 minutes every morning. People who partake in this homemade coconut mouthwash, notice teeth whitening as an added bonus to their natural method for fighting periodontal infection.
Not Just for Sunburns Anymore
If you’ve ever used the inner gel from an Aloe Vera plant to soothe a painful and itchy sunburn, you might figure that’s about the only use for the substance. It is very soothing to skin irritations, but could also lead to notable whitening on your teeth. Research regarding this compound as a natural whitener is so compelling, Aloe Vera extract is starting to be added to common oral hygiene products. As always, you need to consult with your dentist if you are going to experiment with any substance on your teeth to make sure you using the right type, amount, and administration method. And beware if you are pregnant. The Aloe Vera plant has been known to induce contractions.
Teeth Whitening in Northern Chicago Suburbs
If you are interested in any cosmetic dental work to create the smile you desire, Dr. Engelberg can help. To schedule a consultation, call our 60007 dentist office at 847-259-8030. We are happy to serve patients in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, Northwest Chicago Suburbs, and Northern Chicago Suburbs.
