There are hundreds of products available that claim they can whiten and brighten your teeth. It’s difficult to sift through all of them to find the product that whitens the fastest. A good many of these products are harmless but there are some that contain ingredients that will damage your tooth enamel. When you are looking for tooth whitening products your choices include these three basic systems – strips, trays, and paint on. Studies that compared the paint on tooth whitening systems, strips and trays, showed that paint on products were the most effective, and tray products were a close second. However, many people think the trays cause discomfort. If you have a strong gag reflex, the tray whitening products may be very difficult for you to use. The tooth whitening strips, that are widely available in most drug or department stores, may take longer to produce a brighter smile than the paint on type, but will work in the long run. When the instructions are followed correctly, fifteen minutes a day will produce very noticeable results.
The best way to maintain healthy, white teeth is to brush and floss regularly. You may want a teeth whitening kit that will quickly remove heavy teeth stains. If you don’t want to have your teeth whitening done by your dentist, you can use teeth whitening strips daily and cut back on stain causing foods, drinks, and smoking. Dental whitening can be the best and quickest method to eliminate stains from your teeth, however this can cost a lot.
At home tooth whitening kits will usually lessen stains on your teeth in a one to two week time frame. You can keep your teeth white by brushing your teeth at least twice a day, flossing daily and restricting your intake of stain causing foods such as coffee and wine, as well as using an in-home teeth whitening kit.
The appearance of your teeth and their yellowness should be the determining factor in choosing a product that will get the job done the quickest. It is important to regularly visit your dentist to determine that your teeth and gums are healthy before using an in-home teeth whitening kit to maintain your beautiful smile.
