Take home tooth whitening is increasingly becoming one of the most popular forms of cosmetic dentistry
. This is becoming popular because of the fact you can do it in the comfort of your own home, in your own time and you are not set on schedules and appointments. It is also usually cheaper than in chair whitening.
Even though the in office treatment tends to give better results faster, the appeal of being able to whiten your teeth in your own home is a major selling point. The prescription-strength whitening kits are much better of than what you can get over the counter.The kits will contain a set of trays that will be placed over the top of your teeth and filled with a gel like substance that helps to whiten the teeth. After filling the trays with the gel substance, you will be advised to wear it for a set amount of time. The cheaper less effective over the counter kits may still have tooth whitening gel and application trays, but they will not give the desired results that a dentist prescribed set will give you.
Basically with at-home tooth whitening options you are given all the tooth whitening materials and allowed to administer the treatments on your own. You have to be very careful and precise when applying the at home whitening, as there is no expert supervision when placing the gel and trays.
Always visit your dentist first to discuss what is the best treatment option for you to take when thinking about whitening your teeth. Even though you may want to have the in chair or at home whitening, it may be better for you to have the other option. Book a consultation with your dentist today and see what teeth whitening can do not just for your smile, but for your confidence also.