To Whiten or not to Whiten the Teeth at Home?

Sometimes, choosing the right product that can whiten the teeth can be a difficult task. All of them have advantages and disadvantages that must be taken into consideration and must be weighted carefully.

The dentist will surely not encourage you to undergo a teeth whitening process at home, as it might be risky. According to specialized opinions, the best way to whiten your teeth is to go to a dental clinic. This is thought to be not only the best, but also the safest and the cheapest method to have whiter teeth.

Yet, not all people take this advice seriously. The lack of money necessary for a professional-grade procedure and the fear many people share of going to the dentist keeps them away from dental clinics.

The best alternative to in-office treatments is at-home whitening kits, which are sold nearly everywhere. As mentioned, they have a nearly identical composition to the whitening gels used in professional procedures and cost fractions of the cost.

The two active ingredients needed for a perfect smile are carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide. They are included in both professional teeth whitening and home based treatments. This can be seen as a guarantee that the home teeth whitening products will work as effectively as the ones from dental clinics.

The best thing about teeth whitening products is their price. You can pay up to $30 for such a product, while a professional treatment will cost you over $100. If you compare the two sums you will understand why people prefer the teeth whitening products and not the in-office treatments.

Some disadvantages of teeth whitening products must be mentioned too.

The first problem encountered is their variable suitability. As we all know, we are different and have special needs. That is why a product that was designed to work for everybody may have no effect on you. The only solution for this inconvenience would be to try more products until you find the one that will work for you. Those with sensitive gums and teeth must pay more attention to the products they use.

The fact that the teeth whitening products use strong chemicals may affect the teeth and the gums negatively. If you feel that something is wrong with your teeth after you have used such a product you must go to a dentist.

The size of the tray- the tray must fit your mouth perfectly. If it is too large, the product will not work accordingly, if it is too small, it may cause injuries to your gums. So, be aware!

By Robert Korse

To Whiten or not to Whiten the Teeth at Home