Teeth Whitening Products and Procedures

Teeth whitening is the hottest thing on the market today to help improve your smile! Whitening products are used to remove any stains or discolorations from the teeth. Today's treatments are awesome - ranging from tooth whitening toothpaste to bleaching products that you can use in the privacy of your own home. Or if you prefer, you can also have your teeth whitened by a cosmetic dentist using a bleaching or laser procedure or even having veneers placed on your teeth. The dentist can also use bright light to harden the gel on the teeth and make them whiter. This is the most expensive treatment and may require many visits to the office. Most people try the whitening products they can use themselves first before they explore the expense involved in some cosmetic dental treatments.

Is it really safe for me to whiten my own teeth?

Absolutely! Whitening teeth using the bleaching procedure you do yourself is perfectly safe and very similar to the one dentists use. The only difference is the tray device used to hold the gel products which make the teeth whiter. The tray in the do is yourself kit is a one size fits all type, but the dentist takes an impression of your teeth to make a custom fit mold. You can purchase from Direct White the same professional teeth whitening service they sell to cosmetic dentistry offices, including custom bleaching trays manufactured by dental technicians to fit your teeth exactly. No dentist visit, same dramatic results-bright, white teeth in as little as 4 days - and you get to keep the dentist's profit! Easier than the gel method is the white strips method. These teeth whitening strips offer a very effective treatment which has been recommended by many dentists.

The procedures for using these two popular methods are very simple:

For whitening gels:

• You fill the tray with the gel and fit it over your teeth.
• Leave the tray in place for the recommended treatment time frame.
• Be careful not to let the gel touch your gums because some products may irritate them.

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For whitening strips:

• Use the teeth whitening strips method. Place one strip on the upper teeth and one on the lower and wait the appropriate amount of time per the directions before removing. Some can even be worn overnight.

Great! How long before I see a difference?

When you use one of these teeth whitening methods, you should be patient. It may take weeks of using the gel or strips to whiten your teeth to the shade you want. Or you may see a dramatic difference in a very short period of time. It depends upon the condition of your teeth and your diligence in following the directions. You can help keep them looking great by following up with a good whitening toothpaste product! So go ahead - have the bright white smile you've always wanted!