Teeth whitening are one of the fastest growing cosmetics industry in the UK, at a rate of 10% per year and increasing, therefore its no wonder that everyone is looking to get that Hollywood smile.
There are many different methods of teeth whitening, from the professional chair side whitening to the D.
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Y home teeth whitening kits, and again there are many different ways of doing it yourself at home, this article will give you an breakdown of the various types available on the market place.
Depending on the reason for wanting whiter teeth there will be a method that can be suited to you although finding the right home whitening kit can be tricky, the problem being that the gel normally supplied with a home kit is very mild and the chances of any significant change will be small.
To achieve the best result from a home kit it is best to be used as a touch-up following a professional treatment, however this will also depend on how bad your teeth are to start with, e.
g.
if you have very mild staining then a home kit might make a differences but if your teeth are severely stained it might not make any difference.
What are the Options? The most popular choice is the bleaching/whitening trays, you can visit your dentist and have a custom made tray and they will supply you with the whitening product this can be quite expensive, however, you can search the internet and find kits with a one-size fits all tray and whitening gel, the only problem with this is sometimes depending on the material the tray is made from they can be uncomfortably hard on the mouth and because all our mouths are different sizes the tray might not fit as well and this can have an effect on how well the product works.
You should in all cases read and understand the instructions before starting as each manufacturers timing on how to use the kit will be different.
Bleaching pens are also on the raise this is best suited to the individuals who wants to achieve a brighter smile but doesn't have the time to stop.
The pen is filled with a whitening gel, which is painted onto the teeth.
To achieve results you do need to use on a regular basis.
Whitening strips are probably among the easiest to use they involve placing a strip to the bottom and top of the teeth and leaving in place for a set time, the longer the strips are left in place the better the results however, do read all instructions before commencing as each product will differ, and there are ones that will dissolve in the mouth.
In my professional opinion to get the best from any home whitening kit it is best to use as a touch-up/maintenance after having a professional whitening treatment done.
There are many different methods of teeth whitening, from the professional chair side whitening to the D.
I.
Y home teeth whitening kits, and again there are many different ways of doing it yourself at home, this article will give you an breakdown of the various types available on the market place.
Depending on the reason for wanting whiter teeth there will be a method that can be suited to you although finding the right home whitening kit can be tricky, the problem being that the gel normally supplied with a home kit is very mild and the chances of any significant change will be small.
To achieve the best result from a home kit it is best to be used as a touch-up following a professional treatment, however this will also depend on how bad your teeth are to start with, e.
g.
if you have very mild staining then a home kit might make a differences but if your teeth are severely stained it might not make any difference.
What are the Options? The most popular choice is the bleaching/whitening trays, you can visit your dentist and have a custom made tray and they will supply you with the whitening product this can be quite expensive, however, you can search the internet and find kits with a one-size fits all tray and whitening gel, the only problem with this is sometimes depending on the material the tray is made from they can be uncomfortably hard on the mouth and because all our mouths are different sizes the tray might not fit as well and this can have an effect on how well the product works.
You should in all cases read and understand the instructions before starting as each manufacturers timing on how to use the kit will be different.
Bleaching pens are also on the raise this is best suited to the individuals who wants to achieve a brighter smile but doesn't have the time to stop.
The pen is filled with a whitening gel, which is painted onto the teeth.
To achieve results you do need to use on a regular basis.
Whitening strips are probably among the easiest to use they involve placing a strip to the bottom and top of the teeth and leaving in place for a set time, the longer the strips are left in place the better the results however, do read all instructions before commencing as each product will differ, and there are ones that will dissolve in the mouth.
In my professional opinion to get the best from any home whitening kit it is best to use as a touch-up/maintenance after having a professional whitening treatment done.
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