subject: Teeth Whiteners - Do These Teeth Whitening Products Really Work? [print this page] Everywhere we see we can see ads of people flashing their pearly whites. Television, radio, magazines and the internet all preach about having white teeth. Nice smiles and laughter fill magazine covers, pearly whites sparkling and shining. Teeth whiteners are a huge market with so many people on planet earth, so many that still have their own teeth. It is a limitless and endless source of income, one that will keep providing for years to come. Everyone wants whiter teeth, as it seems to imply that whiter teeth are more attractive. We get our teeth done to make it look better; we get porcelain veneers, wear braces, all to make the most visible part of our body more attractive. Straight white teeth seem to be the most sought after look nowadays.
The question then becomes, do these products actually work? With the market for teeth whiteners getting bigger, there are always rooms for scams. Solutions that do not even work and are purely a waste of money. There are many unscrupulous characters that want to make a fast buck out of other people's pocket. Just because a whitener is cheap, doe not mean that it would not work. It would probably take longer to work, but you will be able to see the results in a few months. The cheapest form of whitener is whitening toothpaste that would normally contain hydrogen peroxide which is a type of cleaning agent. The toothpaste works by cleaning off dirt and debris from your teeth when you brush, so it is not an instant solution. It works gradually.
A higher level than toothpaste is whitener strips that you can leave on your teeth. As this strip is invisible, you can leave the strips on and continue with your daily tasks. It will dissolve in your mouth and works slightly more effectively than toothpaste, but you should not expect a huge difference. Your teeth will lighten up only a shade or two and not so much. What you should do is to avoid from consuming things that would satin your teeth. Stop from drinking too much coffee, tea, red wine and smoking. Drink more water instead since water is colorless and will not alter your teeth color.
Lastly, the best form of teeth whitening would be by undergoing a laser activated bleaching from your dentist. You will be able to notice an immediate difference, but the process can sometimes be expensive and rather inconvenient. However, this treatment is so powerful that it can change even the most stained teeth to white.
Teeth whiteners do work, but you will need to choose those that come from a recognizable brand to get the best results. It's like trial and error; you need to keep searching for the right solution for you. Not all whiteners work the same way on a person. Some work better on others, while some do not work even a little bit. When trying teeth whiteners give yourself time to use each product. Wait a few weeks or a couple of months before moving on to the next product. This is just to be sure that the product did not work for you before choosing to move on.
