Home teeth whitening

If you’ve always wanted brighter teeth and a beautiful smile, but have not gotten a teeth whitening treatment because you do not have the time for in-chair teeth whitening or you have a phobia for the dentist’s office, then you have nothing to worry about. Home teeth whitening treatments are available to help you safely whiten your teeth at home.

There are several teeth whitening solutions containing peroxide compounds, a bleaching agent. The whitening products are available over-the-counter and at your dentist’s office, and they include whitening toothpaste, strips, gels, and trays. These home teeth whitening products brighten the teeth by a few shades and leaves you with a beautiful smile.

What are the benefits of home whitening treatments?

The benefits of home teeth whitening treatments include the following.

• Effective

At-home whitening treatments provide a better and long-lasting effect. You may need to repeat the home whitening process after every six months for your teeth to remain white, but if you have badly stained teeth, your repeat treatment would be more frequent.

• Safe

With these available home teeth whitening products, you can improve the colour of your teeth without causing harm to your gums or enamel. The whitening products usually have simple instructions, and when followed correctly, can give you an outstanding result.

• Variety

There are different types and brands of at-home teeth whitening products like gels, strips, toothpaste, and trays for you to make your choice. All these whitening treatments are effective and would give you a more beautiful smile.

• Affordable

At-home teeth whitening products do not cost a lot. You can get over-the-counter whitening products for as low as £4, although some may cost about £100. A professional home teeth whitening kit from a dentist may cost about £150. The cost of undergoing in-chair teeth whitening starts from £399.

• Convenient for busy persons

If you have a busy schedule, you may choose to use a home teeth whitening product to brighten your teeth. With a whitening strip, gel, or toothpaste applied at home, you would have whiter teeth.

Consideration before getting home teeth whitening products

The right teeth whitening product will give you an excellent result, but you need to put certain things into consideration.

• Try not to over-bleach your teeth and, misusing your treatment products can make your teeth chalky, streaky and blue. It could also damage the enamel and irritate the gum.
• To get the best result, you need to follow the instructions for use or talk to your dentist about whitening your teeth safely.
• After whitening your teeth, it is best to wait for about two hours to drink or eat anything.
• Before you whiten your teeth, ensure you floss and brush your teeth. Teeth whitening is usually effective if you have professional teeth cleaning performed by a dental hygienist.

If you want to get a professional home whitening product or you need advice from a professional about your home teeth whitening treatment, contact Adult Braces London on 020 31373179 to speak to one of our experienced dentists.