Home Teeth Whitening Kits are the
Cheaper Alternative to Expensive Dental Work
Got an interview coming up? Looking for a promotion? Just met a
great guy? Whatever the reason, everyone knows it pays to take care
of your appearance. Shiny, healthy white teeth contribute to a
killer smile, which is a great asset to your personal and
professional success. But going to a dentist has a negative
connotation in most people s minds, due to the pain that it is
normally associated with, the high cost and the repeated visits.
Home teeth whitening kits are a great alternative to a visit to the
dentist. There are plenty of home teeth whitening options available
in the market for every need.
It is important to know that most
teeth whitening products use a peroxide-based bleaching agent. This
is the most effective way to lighten the color of your teeth.
Professional dental work, either undertaken by a dentist at his
office or from teeth whitening centers such as BriteSmile, involves
a high concentration of peroxide administered for less than an
hour, in a few visits. Such in-office treatments will typically
cost upwards of $500 depending on where you live. The other
professional option is home teeth whitening kits dispensed by
dentists, which cost upwards of $300.
As you can see, while professional
dental whitening has the advantage of being supervised by a
dentist, it is very expensive. Often, dental whitening is not
covered by dental insurance since it is not seen as an essential
health service for your teeth. And let s face it it s not
essential. You spend enough on vital dental work, so why spend on a
cosmetic procedure that can be inexpensively and effectively done
in the comfort of your own home? Home teeth whitening products can
cost as little as $15. The best part is that there are so many to
pick from that you can decide exactly how you want to do
it.
Home teeth whitening kits come in
different forms strips, paint-on liquids, tray-based systems and
whitening gum. Strips have been found to be effective and easy to
use. They are stuck across the teeth and left on for 30 minutes at
a time. A good brand will cost around $25. Paint-on liquids can be
used at night or during the day, even at work. It is painted on
like nail varnish with a brush and manufacturers claim that it
doesn t need to be rinsed off. A branded whitening paint will set
you back only $10-$15.
Tray-based systems involve a mould
that needs to be filled with whitening gel and fitted over the
upper and lower teeth. Prices start from around $15. Whitening
chewing gum is supposed to work when used four times a day for
twenty minutes each. It doesn t contain peroxide and costs $1.50
for a pack. There is not much evidence that chewing gum works to
lighten the color of the teeth. Most of the above home teeth
whitening kits whiten teeth in two to four weeks and the results
can last up to six months. Finally, many of these kits come with an
ADA seal of approval so you can safely smile and use
them.
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