Guide to Teeth Whiteners

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Kinds of Teeth Whiteners include the following:

Whitening toothpaste

• Whitening toothpaste is used like regular toothpaste to produce the desired whitening effect.
• It contains mild abrasive agents that remove surface stains easily.
• It can be formulated with gentle chemical agents or polishing agents for effective stain removal.
• It does not contain bleach; hence, it only removes surface stains and brings back the natural teeth color.

• An over-the-counter whitening gel is formulated with a clear, peroxide-based gel.
• It comes in a tube that needs to be squeezed.
• It is applied to the surface of each tooth using a brush similar to that of a nail polish.
• It should be applied to the teeth two times a day for 30 minutes.
• Initial results should be noticeable after a few days, while the final result can be obtained after four months.

• Over-the -counter whitening strips are thin, almost invisible strips designed to be applied on the teeth two times a day for 30 minutes.
• They are coated with a whitening gel formulated with hydrogen peroxide.
• Initial results should be noticeable after a few days, while the final result can be obtained after four months.
• It is generally inexpensive and easy to use.

• Tray-based tooth whitening products are devices similar to retainers or mouth guards made with an active gel whitening solution.
• They are designed to be worn on the mouth for a certain period, usually a couple of hours a day for four weeks or longer.
• They can be awkward and difficult to use.

Bleaching ingredient: Choose a teeth whitener formulated with a bleach ingredient such as hydrogen peroxide to remove teeth stains and whiten your teeth at the same time.

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