Why Choose Teeth Whitening At Home Over Other Methods?

Having whiter teeth is the goal of many. Before buying a home whitening kit, research products to choose one that is right for your teeth and the shade of white you want to achieve. Home teeth whitening products include teeth whitening gels, strips, whitening toothpaste, teeth whitening pens and whitening trays.

Home whitening products will remove most of the yellow or gray from your teeth. If you have healthy teeth and gums, you should consider using a home teeth whitening kits as the peroxide and other ingredients should not cause much tooth sensitivity. If you suffer from bleeding gums, gum disease or other issue with your teeth, using one of these products may cause severe discomfort therefore it is advisable to visit a dentist first.

Depending on how easily your teeth stain, home whitening may keep your teeth white for several months.

Whitening Trays: Trays are a type of silicon/plastic gum shield that fits around your teeth and gums. Depending on the brand, you will often find that a whitening gel is placed in the tray and then placed on your teeth for about 30 minutes to one hour. This is done once a day for up to 2 weeks (depending on the intensity of the gel).The whitening gel generally contains hydrogen peroxide or carbamide. The stronger kits normally have a stronger solution to bleach your teeth which targets the stains on your teeth to lift away dirt and prevent tartar build-up.

Whitening Strips - These are fairly inexpensive, easy to use. They may take longer to produce the desired results depending on the strength of peroxide that they contain.

Whitening Toothpastes - Teeth whitening toothpastes contain mild abrasives to remove surface stains. Some whitening toothpastes may have additional polishing agents and special chemicals that are more effective against stains than regular toothpastes, but teeth whitening toothpastes are not designed to actually "bleach" your teeth.

Whitening Gels- Teeth whitening gels are very rarely applied directly to the tooth’s surface. In fact, gels usually come in a kit that includes a set of U-shaped trays which fit around the shape of your teeth. Teeth whitening gels are made of hydrogen peroxide, which has an acidic quality that can act as a bleach for your teeth. Strength of this bleach can vary from product to product and the stronger the peroxide level, the more effective it will be at whitening your teeth. However, stronger bleaches with higher peroxide levels which whiten your teeth too quickly could cause longer term damage to your teeth’s enamel.

Whitening Pens- Different types of whitening pens are built in different ways, but one of the most popular shapes is the pen form with in-built brush or soft pen tip. The pen lid comes off so that you can squeeze the whitening gel onto your teeth and spread it across your tooth enamel using the brush. The brush is particularly effective for allowing you to apply the product evenly across the layer of your teeth.