How to Find an Effective Tooth Whitener

A bright, natural smile is youthful, welcoming and memorable. Today you can fight the natural aging process and lifestyle choices (such as drinking coffee, red wine, or tea) and bring your teeth back to a bright, cheery shade of white by using teeth whitening products designed for use at-home.

While searching for the best tooth whitener, you should consider the different types of delivery systems that are available today for use in your home. For maximum tooth whitening, you will need a system that is comfortable for you to use.

• Whitening Strips - Thin, flexible strips of plastic impregnated with the active ingredient (Carbamide Peroxide or Hydrogen Peroxide). These strips are disposable and intended for a single use.


• Custom Fitting Bleaching Trays - You no longer need to visit your dentist to obtain a set of custom fitting bleaching trays. The Tres White line now provides a bleaching splint that forms directly to your teeth for maximum whitening power.


• Brush-On Whitening Gel - Extremely fast, for those who want to whiten teeth quickly and effectively. Simply brush gel onto clean, dry teeth and then hold your mouth open for approximately 30 seconds.
  

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Determine the active ingredient in the tooth whitening product.

• Carbamide Peroxide is the active ingredient in the most popular tooth whitening systems. The percentage of Carbamide Peroxide can range from 10% to 22%. The higher the percentage of Carbamide Peroxide in the tooth whitening gel, the more powerful the gel. Understand that using a high percentage (22%) of Carbamide Peroxide may cause tooth and gum irritation.


• Hydrogen Peroxide is the active ingredient in many effective tooth whitening gel systems. The percentage of Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) is often at 9%.

Consider the tooth whitening flavor options.

• Mint Flavor Teeth Whitening Products - Most likely modeled after the popularity of mint toothpaste, mint flavor whitening products are the most common and most popular. If you enjoy mint, a mint-flavored tooth whitener may be perfect for you.


• Melon Flavor Teeth Whitening Products - A cool and refreshing alternative to mint, melon-flavored whitening products are on the rise in popularity.

* It is not recommended that women who are pregnant or nursing whiten their teeth.

* It is common to experience tooth and gum sensitivity during the whitening process. If you experience extreme sensitivity when using any tooth whiteners, you should discontinue use and schedule an appointment with your dentist.