Teeth Whitening Products

The success of teeth whitening products and procedures mostly depends on your teeth. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), bleaching products tend to work well for yellowish colored teeth but not as well for brownish colored teeth, and is even less likely to be effective on grayish teeth. In addition, teeth whiteners don't change the color of bonding or tooth-colored fillings.

Teeth Whitening Gels There are 3 types of teeth whitening procedures normally used by dentists. The most common, at-home tooth whitening, uses whitening gels in custom fitted trays. The second type of procedure, in-office tooth whitening, uses a stronger gel placed under professional supervision. The third type of teeth whitening procedure, power tooth whitening, combines the two techniques to help teeth get their brightest.

Teeth Whitening Systems Use at home teeth whitening systems and tooth whitening kits work better than any whitening toothpaste and its all thanks to the active ingredient a specially formulated 23% Carbamide Peroxide bleaching gel.

Professional Teeth Whitening There are two types of professional teeth whitening procedures your cosmetic dentist can recommend: in-office treatments and professional whitening products for use at home. With this type of treatment, the tooth whitener is applied cautiously to your teeth by the oral health professional and may be enhanced with a light (Zoom teeth whitening) or laser source. With this type of procedure, your smile can be whitened up to five shades or more in as little as one hour.

Whitening Toothpastes All toothpastes act as mild abrasives to remove some stains on the surface of teeth, but they don't actually alter the color of tooth enamel. However, some whitening toothpastes contain special polishing agents that enhance stain removal. Several over-the-counter whitening toothpastes carry the ADA Seal of Approval.