Over-the counter and bleaching at clinics are the two methods to whiten your teeth. It is good to know their pros and cons, their limitations, their usage and effect before using them. Consulting your dentist before trying any product is also important to prevent bigger problems aside from teeth discoloration.

1. Teeth Whitening and Crest Whitestrips Solution
Do you want a brighter and whiter smile? Apparently,
there are two choices available for you to solve this
problem. There are home products as well as office-
based teeth bleaching procedures.
In both of the options, the main ingredient involved is
the use of peroxide-based bleaching agents. Office
bleaching method utilizes 15 to 43% peroxide while
over-the-counter uses 3 to 20% concentration. Before
starting the whitening process, evaluate the pros and cons that are often associated with them if they are
inaccurately done.
Talk to your dentist first to know what will be the most suitable product for you.
In-office whitening procedure
Definitely in-office process is faster and better way to achieve desirable result. The peroxide agent they
are using is higher and more concentrated than the commercial whitening products you can find in the
market. Due to this, they are also more effective.
Apart from peroxide, heat, light or combination of them can also be used to attain brighter smiles at
faster time. So far, based from studies, the most effective result makes the teeth three to eight times
whiter. This can be achieved after successive sessions in the clinic of about 30 to 60 minute procedure.
Some clinics however that uses advanced technology can do all the whitening procedure in just 2 hour
session. Usually, the price of clinic Teeth Whitening varies, but starts from $500 to $ 1,000.
At-Home whitening products
Today, there are several products for whitening teeth that includes:
- Teeth Whitening Gels and Crest Whitestrips. These solutions are used with a brush or a thin
strip that is applied once or twice a day for 10 to 14 days. The price ranges from $10 to $55
while results can last for four to five months.
- Whitening toothpaste. As they are mildly harsh for your pearly whites, this agent aids in
removing stains. They also contain polishing agents or chemicals that assist in scrubbing the
tooth’s stain. These agents are the cheapest in the range of tooth whiteners and have the ability
to whiten your pearly whites by nearly one shade.
- Tray-based tooth bleaching systems. The system uses mouth guard like tray that is filled with
peroxide-based bleaching gel and placed on the teeth for one to more than an hour a day for four
weeks. The tray can be purchased from stores, drugstores or pharmacy or you may also order
them from your dentist to fit your actual size. Price starts from $150 to $600.