These days there are so many products that whiten your teeth it can be difficult to discern which is the best home teeth whitening system for you.
One of the first things to think about is how permanent are the results? How much whiter can it make my teeth? What are the risks involved? How difficult is it to use the product? How expensive is the product? We will cover a few you may have heard of and possibly some you haven't in an attempt to help you decide which product is best for you.
First we'd like to mention a newer spray on product.
This is a hydrogen peroxide based product that claims to improve your teeth's appearance by up to 7 shades, in just 90 seconds.
The product is a spray and is applied by putting the applicator in your mouth, spraying 1-3 sprays, swishing the product for up to 90 seconds, and then expelling the remaining solution into the sink.
Afterwards you use an oral rinse product of theirs to restore your mouth's pH balance and help prevent any discomfort from bleaching.
A sixty day supply is $99.
95 + shipping of this product.
Next we'll cover the whitening strips.
There are too many brand names to mention them all here and all are similar in function and method.
They use a hydrogen or car amide peroxide based solution in a gel form that is pre-applied to a clear plastic strip.
You then apply the strip to your teeth for the recommended time, remove, rinse, and go about your day.
They too can whiten up to 7 shades however they typically claim 3 to 4 shades is most typical.
These cost anywhere from $5.
00 up and are mostly considered a whitener and maintainer.
Next to be covered are the brush on whiteners.
These typically have an alcohol and hydrogen or car amide peroxide base and are applied to your teeth before bed and dries staying on overnight.
One of the most important aspects of these is that it must dry on your teeth.
If you produce a lot of saliva at night it will prevent these products from working properly.
Still promising up to 7 shades of whitening while noting that 3-4 is the normal average.
With prices ranging from $10 up, these may not be your first choice.
Again you have to maintain for long term whitening.
The next to be covered might be familiar to you from products that the dentist offices sell, trays.
These are not quite as simplistic in use but tend to be reported as having the best results.
Again using hydrogen or car amide peroxide based gels, these products stay in your mouth for typically 2 to 4 hours depending on the manufacture's specs.
The trays help to keep the most balanced application of the gel to your teeth thereby many claim that the tray systems are the best for whitening teeth evenly.
Typically they systems cost from about $20.
00 and up and sometimes can be found online for less.
Touch ups are still needed however.
All systems seem to require maintenance or touch ups.
This however, does not a demonstration of a flaw in such systems, it simply is a fact since our teeth are stained from our diets and habits.
Deciding on the best home teeth whitening system can be difficult but at least a few things are given.
The products have similar formulas making it easier to compare and find the stronger formula.
Some thought must be given to the strength however as too strong for too long can result in tooth sensitivity.
The relative costs are low when compared to a dentist whitening session as well.
Hopefully you will find this information useful and happy whitening.