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More than ever before, people are trying different ways to whiten their teeth. There are a lot of different teeth whitening treatments to choose from. Some are less expensive than others, while some are much more safe than others. The following examines the pros and cons of each method.
There are some teeth whitening treatments that can be done at home. Brushing with mashed strawberries, baking soda, or hydrogen peroxide can help remove stains. The effectiveness of these treatments are very minimal and one should not expect dramatic changes. Long term use of these items can damage the enamel of the teeth and so they must be used sparingly.
Next, there are a couple of different and effective teeth whitening treatments that you can buy at the stores or online. The first is whitening strips. Whitening strips are currently very popular, mostly because of advertising. They are plastic coated strips that contain bleaching gel which are placed over the front of the teeth. Whitening strips are easy to use and are relatively inexpensive.
The problem with whitening strips is that they have a hard time staying in place and sometimes produce uneven results because they are universal in size and not custom to the teeth.
Wearing boil 'n' bite whitening trays are also a very popular method of whitening because they offer effective whitening for a fraction of the cost of professional products. Boil 'n' bite trays are made by being dipped in hot water and then being placed in the mouth to form a custom fitted tray.
There are 2 main disadvantages when using this type of treatment. First, the trays do not fit the teeth as tightly as needed to hold the gel in place, thus gel may leak out, causing uneven whitening. Also, boil 'n' bite trays cover a good portion of the gums. Bleaching gel may be pushed up and irritate or burn the gums. It is not wise to use a high concentration of bleaching gel because of this matter.
Last, and not surprisingly, the different teeth whitening treatments your dentist uses are by far the most effective and safe to use. Most dental offices offer 2 different kinds of teeth whitening treatments.
The first is professional custom fitted whitening trays with a bleaching gel. The second type of treatment many offer is laser whitening. Professional whitening trays are made from molds taken of your teeth. The trays are then worn with a bleaching gel for a specified amount of time. This procedure is attractive to patients because it is less expensive than laser whitening.
Most dental offices charge anywhere from $100-$400 for whitening trays and gel. Professional whitening trays are custom fit to keep the gel against the teeth and off the gums for safe whitening and an even smile. Most people can reach their maximum whiteness within a month, depending upon how long and often the trays are worn.
Laser whitening is most attractive because it only takes 1 hour. The treatment is performed at the dental office by the dentist. A high concentration of bleaching gel is placed on the patient's teeth. The dentist then focuses a laser light for a specific amount of time on each tooth which activates and heats up the gel to whiten the teeth quicker.
This procedure usually does not whiten the teeth to their full capacity and so whitening trays are usually given to the patient to complete the process. Obviously, this method is among the fastest, safest, and most effective teeth whitening treatments available, but it is the most expensive. Most offices offer this service for anywhere from $500-$1000+.
