The Teeth Bleaching Process

Are you considering teeth bleaching? It's a great choice to help you get the pearly whites you've always wanted - as you search through the sea of other whitening products available to today's consumer. Many different brands of teeth whitening treatments are on the market such as peroxide toothpastes, but these are only part of the bleaching process. You can choose to purchase a bleaching kit that has everything you need to do the process yourself or you can have it done by a professional. The home kit contains a tray for the gel that is basically a one size fits all. The dentist makes the tray from an impression he/she takes of your teeth and it is custom made to fit snugly to your teeth. 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! Both methods are effective however, the do it yourself whitening treatment is much cheaper in the long run than going to the dentist.

The bleaching teeth process performed by you or your dentist are basically the same. These include:

• Use the bleaching gel provided, containing 10% carbamide peroxide, to fill the trays to the amount included with your instructions.
• Make sure you only use the gel to touch the teeth you want to whiten, for example the front section of the teeth. Many people choose not to bother whitening the unseen teeth in the back.
• Place the tray containing the gel into position over your teeth.
• Wipe off any excess gel using your finger or a toothbrush. This lessens the irritation to the gums.
• Wear the trays for a specific period of time. If you wear them for long periods of time, it will not take very long to whiten your teeth. Some kits have options for you to wear the trays all night long.
• Stop using the bleaching procedure once you have reached the desired shade of white for your teeth.

The results of using the bleaching procedure for whitening teeth can last for varying lengths of time. Typically it lasts from 1 to 3 years, but you may need to do touch up bleaching every 6 months.