Teeth whitening is the process of removing stains from teeth to give a brighter whiter appearance. Some measure of whitening can be achieved using basic dental techniques such as scale and polish. More advanced techniques require the use of dental laser technology and home user teeth whitening bleaching kits. You are always recommended to speak to your dentist first to discuss tooth whitening.
Most contain peroxide. The strength may vary from 3 -30%. The stronger the concentration, the more effective the whitening will be. One of the market leaders is Opalescence.
If not used properly there is a risk with using home tooth whitening kits that contain carbamide peroxide. The primary risk is to mouth and gums if they come into contact with the whitening product. The mouth lips and gums need to be properly isolated with protective material, usually using a dental tray which is moulded to fit your mouth. This is best done by a qualified dentist. Crest whitestrips hold the peroxide gel on a strip that you apply to your teeth.
Fastest and most long lasting results can be achieved by laser tooth whitening and zoom tooth whitening.
Home dental whitening kits will be cheapest but take a longer process (usually an hour per day for several days) and results will be more variable.
Blue Light Whitening
£29.95
Braun Oral - B
£53.95
