You Can Have Whiter Teeth Using Diy Tooth Whitening Kits
By TheDentist. Filed in Tooth Whitening |Tags: teeth, whitener
Brighter whiter teeth in only a few days? There are a lot of products and procedures available to help you improve the whiteness of your teeth.
Most of us are satisfied with the sparkle they get from brushing twice daily with a fluoride-containing toothpaste, cleaning between their teeth once a day and the regular cleanings at your dentist’s office. If you decide you would like to go beyond this to make your teeth whiter you should investigate all of your options.
We hear this question a lot:
My teeth are starting to become more yellowish each month and I’ve been meaning to get teeth whitening treatment at a dental clinic. So do you know of a diy teeth whitening product?
Is there a do-it-yourself teeth whitening product?
Yes. Teeth whitening, also known as teeth bleaching, has become extremely popular over the last several years. It’s a great way to improve your appearance, it’s reasonably priced, non-surgical and non-invasive. Until recently, you had to pay hundreds of dollars to your dentist to produce stellar results. However, those same results are now as close as the internet or your corner drugstore using a do it yourself teeth whitening product … at a fraction of the cost. Many of the “O-T-C” products sold in stores are almost as powerful as those used in the dentist’s office (and use exactly the same active ingredients). Even with this convenience, a lot of people still opt for in-office whitening, which offers convenience, speed, and precision. Most at-home kits rely on trays or stick-on strips.
There are several ways to whiten your teeth:
- At-home teeth whitening;
- Whitening toothpastes
- In-office bleaching;
The Advantages Of At Home Teeth Whitening
Most at home teeth whitening kits use a form of Peroxide to bleach the teeth. The most popular formulations, including those used by most dentists, contain Carbamide Peroxide. Other types of kits, including the Crest Whitestrips, use Hydrogen Peroxide. Over-the-counter whitening systems are more convenient, much cheaper, but may not be quite as effective or long lasting as professional tooth-whitening.
If you decide to use diy tooth whitening, the idea of choosing one product over another can be daunting. There are so many kits to choose from — promising results from several weeks to only 2 hours! Search the internet and you’ll end up even more confused. Some of the kits seem very “dental” and others very down-to-earth. Some are packaged to look more upscale and are sold in spas like Bliss of New York and London. And then there are the Whitestrips. Which should you choose? That depends on your needs, your budget, and the amount of time you are willing to devote to making your teeth whiter.
As with everything else, teeth whitening isn’t perfect and it isn’t for everyone. Before you decide to have your teeth whitened, you should talk with your dentist. Your dentist can determine if you are a good candidate for teeth whitening. Knowing the facts can help you with your final decision.