| Carbamide peroxide teeth whitening agent is a | | | | used in teeth whitening products dispensed |
| chemical having peroxide bonding with urea and is | | | | over-the-counter including teeth whitening kits. |
| found in many teeth whitening preparations in the | | | | A strong Oxidizing Agent: |
| form of gel, powder or liquid. Carbamide gel is | | | | Hydrogen peroxide is a strong substance and due |
| highly effective in whitening the teeth and hence | | | | to this reason only it is available in strength of 3% |
| is preferred by people in comparison to other gel | | | | for general use. This fact reflects the strength |
| preparations. | | | | and potential of peroxide compounds. It means |
| The stains on teeth can be caused by number of | | | | handling these compounds can be dangerous if |
| stain causing items like strong liquids, smoke etc. | | | | they are not properly diluted. |
| The teeth whitening action of Carbamide peroxide | | | | Considering this Carbamide peroxide products are |
| is very fast the result is visible just after 5 | | | | available in different strengths ranging from 10 % |
| applications and is of almost permanent nature. | | | | to 15 %. The concentration less than 10 % is not |
| The stains may reoccur if strong liquids are taken | | | | effective. There are other concentrations of |
| or smoking is done. These stains can be easily | | | | Carbamide peroxide ranging from 22 % to 35 %, |
| removed again by use of Carbamide peroxide. | | | | which require lot of care in use and are dispensed |
| Teeth Whitening Products: | | | | or used at dentist-in-office clinics considering the |
| There are plenty of chemical based products | | | | safety aspects in their use by persons. |
| available in the market with exclusive function of | | | | Safety Considerations: |
| teeth whitening. Carbamide peroxide is similar to | | | | Although strong concentration of Carbamide |
| very commonly used hydrogen peroxide used for | | | | peroxide offers fast and astounding results, but |
| number of actions like cleansing of wounds, ears | | | | the same is not free from high risks associated |
| for doing gargle or cleaning of teeth. Results | | | | with its use while whitening the teeth. These |
| obtained with Carbamide peroxide are marvelous. | | | | besides bleaching enamel do the stripping off |
| Carbamide peroxide present in teeth whitening | | | | enamel because of unchecked extensive use. |
| gels is an oxidizing agent. It also finds use in dental | | | | With the enamel getting stripped it is no more |
| procedures to cause bleaching of teeth by | | | | possible to get bright exclusive white smiles. Now |
| oxidizing the stains, which can be easily removed | | | | the teeth shall look yellowish, brownish and lacking |
| and then washed away. | | | | the luster. |
| The Carbamide peroxide gel has a very fast | | | | These higher concentrations pose a risk of |
| action and the results are visible in a matter of | | | | irritated gums, inside of lips and soft tissues of |
| just 5 minutes only. Once whitening has been | | | | mouth due to excess solution present in the |
| produced with Carbamide peroxide it is retained | | | | mouth. The dentist gives a warning of the |
| for months. | | | | possibility and advises to report any such reaction |
| Carbamide peroxide is produced by action of | | | | for further corrective advice. |
| hydrogen peroxide on urea. The mode of action | | | | Use of Carbamide peroxide has been proved as |
| of Carbamide peroxide is due to release of | | | | safe by a number of studies of long duration |
| oxygen, when it comes in contact with water on | | | | conducted to observe the safety factor and has |
| the teeth surface. Thus oxidation action sets in | | | | been reported safe even in persons with weak |
| process causing bleaching of the teeth enamel in | | | | teeth and gums. Persons having sensitive gums |
| the process the stains and the discoloration gets | | | | may encounter a slight discomfort, which is short |
| removed. | | | | term and one can tolerate. |
| Carbamide peroxide is highly effective substance | | | | Though products based on Carbamide peroxide |
| used to get rid of tooth discoloration and is | | | | offer a quick and easy way to whiten your teeth, |
| preferably used by dentists for getting the teeth | | | | nothing can beat prevention which can be done by |
| cleaned to cause whitening effect. It is commonly | | | | simply cleaning your teeth as much as possible. |