Whiten your teeth at home. How effective is it?

Professional whiteners started the so-called "smile revolution", and now dozens of ways to whiten teeth have become available to everyone without exception: they can be bought in a store, on the Internet or directly from a dentist. There are both ready-to-use bleaches and those that need to be mixed before use at home.

Physicians agree that whitening plates and strips prepared by dentists, when used correctly, can be more effective than whitening teeth in the clinic. The main reason for this is the continuity of the use of such products, as well as the fact that a small amount of clarifier remains in the tooth structure up to 36 hours. A greater whitening effect is achieved when a new dose of bleach is applied to a tooth that still contains remnants of the brightener.

What is the best way to whiten your teeth at home?

1. Long-term results. Professional dentists have come to the conclusion that the only way to keep your teeth white is to use home whitening brighteners regularly, preferably every 4-6 months. Recently, however, many dentists have advised people with very deep stains or tetracycline-affected teeth to repeat bleaching at home for many months (or even up to a year) for optimal results. It's also interesting that the newest whitening strips available on the market are meant to be used for five minutes every day, just like brushing and flossing.
2. Diversity. There is a huge selection of whitening plates, strips or brush-on whitening agents.
3. Convenience. You can have teeth whitening sessions at your home at any time convenient for you for a short or long period of time.
4. Portable. You can also use the whitening strips on the road or at the office.
5. Low price. The cost of bleaches for home use ranges from $4 to $100. Solutions for home use prepared by dentists cost approximately $400. But the procedure for whitening teeth in the clinic will cost an average of $ 650 per session.

What you need to know about teeth whitening at home?

While it is possible to buy home whitening kits from the store without a doctor's prescription, you should be aware that overdosing or misusing them can damage your enamel and irritate your gums. Also, excessive use of brighteners can impart an unwanted bluish, chalky, or “colored” appearance to your teeth. These problems can be avoided by consulting a dentist. For the right choice of bleach, consult a dentist, he will tell you which drug is best for you and how to use it correctly.

You should also remember the following:

• The higher the concentration of peroxide, the faster it works; the weaker the formula, the longer it can stay on the teeth without harming them. A weakly concentrated bleach left on the teeth overnight for a week will provide the same results as a highly concentrated "day" brightener left on the teeth for an hour for seven days.
• It is best to start whitening your teeth at home after a preventive cleaning by an oral hygienist. This procedure removes the top layer of plaque and impurities that can interfere with lightening.
• Dental professionals and oral health companies recommend brushing and flossing before performing at-home teeth whitening treatments.
• For best results, do not eat or drink anything other than water for a couple of hours after teeth whitening.

Source: estet-portal.com.