Teeth Whitening Products - How Do You Decide?

Teeth Whitening Products - How Do You Decide?
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Kenneth_W._Edwards] Kenneth W. Edwards

I can just see hundreds, if not thousands, of people every day standing in their local stores, staring at all the teeth whitening products on the shelves. Confused and dazed, they finally just go "Eeny Meeny Miny Mo", and pick one to try. If you are one of those confused folks, welcome. Here you can get info to help you make an informed decision between the different types of product available.

All Teeth Whitening Kits Clean With The Same Stuff

With rare exception, over the counter cleaning kits use lower concentrations of the same chemicals that dentists use. Cleaning with a dentist will be more effective, but is a lot of hassle and expense. Just like the dentist, these methods generally use concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and carbamide. The levels are lower to allow for safe home use.

Teeth Whitening Strips - A Surface Treatment Only

Strips are one of the stronger products available. They can be placed over the teeth, and are generally comfortable. The downside to this - they will only whiten the surface of the teeth that they are physically touching. Getting the area between each tooth can be a problem, and getting the back molars can be a problem. If your teeth are heavily stained, you can end up with white fronts, and still be able to see the stain remnants between the teeth.

Teeth Whitening Trays - Not If You Gag Easy

Like strips, trays are one of the stronger products on the market. There is a bit more mess to them. Since the trays are put over the teeth, they do a good job of evenly cleaning all surfaces evenly. However, some people have a gag reflex that is triggered by having the trays in their mouths. While it may give the best results of all the methods, it is the least comfortable.

Teeth Whitening Gels - Saliva Is A Problem

Gels are just painted on teeth that you dry first. Then you allow the gel to dry. After drying, you wipe off the residue. Sounds quite simple. It gives you the advantage of doing specific teeth individually, if you want. One problem. You have to keep the saliva off the teeth that you are cleaning. All that messing around may trigger your mouth to produce more saliva. If I smell something good to eat, I would have that problem. It also is more difficult to keep the back teeth dry long enough to get the best cleaning effect.

Teeth Whitening Pens - Precision Application

Pens are the most recent innovation in teeth cleaning solution delivery. Much like gels, pens give you that "paint on" method. They do give an extra level of precision, and they are very portable. Just slip in your pocket for use anywhere. For best effect, you still have to dry the teeth first, and let the solution from the pen dry as well.

When Should You Use A Dentist Instead?

If your teeth are heavily stained, and you need 5 to 7 levels of whitening, then you will need to go through the expense of seeing a dentist. They also may have the laser whitening option, currently the method used to get the best results possible. Only they can tell you what is possible. While a kit can give you dramatic whitening, it is not likely. It is, however, a good first step.

No matter what "do it yourself" teeth whitening products you use, they are variations on the delivery method of the chemicals to the tooth surface. Just check the precautions above, and choose one to start. Compared to a visit to the dentist, all are relatively inexpensive, and if used properly, relatively harmless. Enjoy your brighter teeth!

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