Teeth Whitening 101: At home kits versus office visit

It’s no surprise that teeth whitening has become part of society’s normal grooming practice.  Self-improvement starting from the outside sometimes has proved to be just relevant as the reverse.  By looking better, people often feel better about themselves and teeth whitening is part of that. The advent of self-grooming systems, including at-home teeth whitening, has allowed us to participate from the comfort of our own homes and without a doctor’s visit.  Many companies promise at home whitening would give us the same results as a professional procedure would, but do they all work the same? The advantages of choosing to do your own tooth whitening are far more prevalent today than the latter.

At-Home Tooth Whitening – Gels, Strips, and Trays

Using teeth whitening gels have become a popular but less successful way to whiten teeth. The gel is usually applied directly on your teeth at night before bedtime after you brush and then dry your teeth with a towel to remove any plaque build up and ensure the gels stays put. It is recommended that you allow half a minute to let the gel stick to your teeth. Typically, a treatment runs for about two weeks. However, problems may occur when the gel or the strips are not able to stay on uniformly on your teeth or may at often times leak out causing a striping and uneven whitening result. Furthermore, strips cannot be customized for your own teeth, and not all teeth are the same. The last thing you would want is to spend any money on a teeth whitening product and not get the results you had hoped for, much less results that would make you feel unattractive. No one wants striped teeth.

Perhaps the most reliable at home teeth whitening system are ones including customized trays and professional strength whitening gels. These are the same kits used by dentists, but are available to the public for a fraction of the cost. The whitening agent used in these gels is usually carbamide peroxide because it is the most effective and efficient in reaching all parts and angles of your teeth.

At-Home Tooth Whitening Costs

The cost of Home teeth whitening kits may vary but are much more affordable than having your teeth whitened in an office.  Gels and strips usually can usually run between $20 and $50 while professional strength customized trays are $300. However, compared to the cost of having it done professionally when you are looking at spending at the very least between $500 to $2000, it’s a win-win. 

At-Home Tooth Whitening Time Saving Benefits

Another benefit to home tooth whitening is the fact that you can save time by doing it yourself and during flexible hours. Whereas before, you had to make trips to the dentist and be subject to his or her schedule, now you can whiten your teeth at whatever hour you want.

 At-Home Tooth Whitening Safety

Using home tooth bleaching systems is safe and effective if done properly otherwise you many run into the risk of damaging your teeth.  Since there is no supervision, it is highly recommended that you follow directions carefully, read about the product or the company before making a purchase, and follow the treatment properly until you achieve the results you want. Because of the flexibility of at custom fitted whitening kits, they can be used at any time. Whether you are watching television, chatting online, walking your dog or reading a book. These systems have helped change the face of self -improvement for the better.  The affordability, effectiveness and efficiency of professional strength whitening systems make at-home teeth whitening the most highly recommended way to help you achieve your goal of improving or enhancing your overall appearance. 

About the Author

For as long as I can remember, I have had a passion to write.  It was a way to express myself and share my life experiences with others. I feel most alive when I am writing. Through my own career and personal experiences, I have become knowledgeable on various topics including teeth whitening systems, night guards and other ways to keep you looking great. I also worked as Vice-President of Corporate Communications for many years at a company specializing in professional teeth whitening products and night guards before I returned to freelance writing and journalism. ProWhiteTeeth.com is a company that gave me the confidence to smile big and show off my white teeth. It’s a leading manufacturer of professional strength teeth whitening systems.

With its own on-site dental laboratory, a team of experienced dental technicians produces custom made bleaching trays being sold to customers globally. The custom bleaching trays are worn in conjunction with 22% or up to 44% carbamide peroxide bleaching gel and produce optimal whitening results. Expected results are up to ten shades whiter with no dentist visit required. ProWhiteTeeth.com manufactures the same type of system sold by dentists at a fraction of the cost and is proven to be safe and effective. Its sister company, Nightguardlab.com manufactures custom night guards at affordable prices. The night guard from this company stopped my teeth grinding at night so I can sleep better.

ProWhiteTeeth.com and Nightguardlab.com are based in Atlanta, Georgia and certified members of the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) and use all FDA approved materials.

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