Teeth Whitening Gel
Teeth whitening gel is made up from the chemicals called Hydrogen Peroxide and Urea which when combined is called Carbamide Peroxide.
Carbamide peroxide, is also called urea peroxide, urea hydrogen peroxide, and percarbamide.
Both these chemicals are bleaching agents and as such the procedure using these chemicals for dentistry applications is called teeth whitening or teeth bleaching.
Over recent years this has become a very popular cosmetic treatment. It was once the preserve just for the rich and famous, but is now available for every one who would like to enhance the appearance of their teeth and maintain a fresh and youthful look.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide (H2 O2) can be purchased over the counter at any drug store and is a useful disinfectant or antiseptic to have in the house. Used correctly it is a powerful cleaning agent for wounds. Its characteristics are that it is colourless and is slightly thicker than water.
Carbamide Peroxide.
Carbamide Peroxide is a compound of both Hydrogen Peroxide and Urea.
Combining peroxide with urea makes a much more stable product which has significant benefits for the manufacturer.
The end user still gets all the bleaching power of peroxide but the product is much more stable and has a longer shelf life.
In Use
When the
teeth whitener is in the mouth it breaks down into the component parts, thus releasing the hydrogen peroxide to perform the bleaching process on the teeth. The chemical urea plays no active part in teeth bleaching, its sole use is to make the compound more stable. The component parts separate when water is applied.
There are several methods for using peroxide in teeth whitening from using custom made trays which can be filled with the gel to whitening pens with which the gel can be painted directly on the teeth
In teeth bleaching anything from 10% up to 36% concentration is used
Author Bio: - The author has been associated with the dental care field for a long period and understands the role of
teeth whitening products and teeth whitening techniques in maintaining good dental health. Hence has shared some vital experiences with all through the article.
