It must be said that teeth whitening methods in general will not be equally effective for everybody. It is always worth getting professional advice before starting any course of treatment. From the available options, your dentist will be able to clarify which ones are suitable for you. Some of them may not be effective in your particular situation.
The problem that people face is the seeming extra safety of having a procedure carried out by a dentist, against the major cost saving of home treatment. Will the home teeth whitening product be safe and will it be as effective to use? are the instructions easy to follow and are there any possible side effects? What are the arguments?
In order to provide a safe, over the counter products for home use, the whitening gel is of a lower concentration than you would get from a professional treatment. So how good are the results, how quick and how long lasting? But there is also a kind of conspiracy theory, that questions this.
Do unscrupulous companies use a more concentrated bleaching agent than they claim, so that their gel will work? It has been suggested that abrasive materials are added that could damage the tooth enamel. I think that both of these theories can be disregarded. If you stick to licensed products you should be OK. The downside of such practices, from major fines and lawsuits, to withdrawal of the product license, would far outweigh the gains.
Quality manufactures do thorough tests before releasing their products to the public. Some research on their websites showyou the results of these trials, and if you want to be extra sur, you can find the links back to the original source documents. It would similarly hit their bottom line and their reputation, to put forward claims that they cannot substantiate.
Most of these treatments entail placing a tray containing the gel over your teeth, for periods of thirty minutes to an hour. While this may not be too uncomfortable, it is an inconvenience and you are not likely to exceed the recommended time to any great extent. Some of these products work overnight and the companies boast of how long their gel stays active, compared to their competitors.
Wearing the device for too long will probably just mean that the gel has become inactive. I think we can safely say that these products are regarded as safe. The other question is, can they give you the same benefits that you would get from a couple of visits to the dentist.
Once more, it is very unwise for companies to make claims that they cannot back up. After all, if these products were ineffective, there are millions of users who would be letting them know. So how good are the results, how quick and how long do they last?After two apointments with your dentist, you can go home with a dazzling smile. And with the proper maintenance, you could have your dazzling smile for up to 15 years, but it could be only 5.
Some of the home teeth gel treatments claim a noticeable difference after only one hour and that with repeated treatments that you can reach the same levels on the dental comparison charts that you would get from professional whitening. And they could be just as long lasting. So, are they a viable alternative?
As I said at the start, it is worth consulting your dentist, but home whitening is definitely worth a shot. And of course, as well as over the counter products, your dentist can supply you with a personalised solution.
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