Is Teeth Whitening at Home Worth the Investment?

By James Hartford

Of all of the trends to hit the world of oral hygiene in the past few years, none of them have had the staying power of teeth whitening. What looked like something that would come and go pretty quickly is now a concrete and apparently permanent part of dentistry for good. The average person has a dozen or so choices when it comes to whitening their teeth. They can choose to have their dentist do it for them for a cost or they can choose to do it themselves at home. When it comes to at home whitening kits, some work and some don't. Here are a few important questions you need to ask yourself before you invest in a teeth whitening kit.

Even if you have decided to whiten your teeth at home and not with the help of your dentist, you should find out if the stains that are on your teeth are even removable with an at home whitening kit. In almost every case, a teeth whitening kit can only remove surface stains and not a complete discoloration of your teeth that goes deep into the enamel. If your entire teeth are discolored to the point where the whole surface appears to be stained, you are going to need the help of a dentist, not the help of an at home kit.

If you do have surface stains, you have many choices when it comes to home kits. There are ones that work with whitening toothpastes and there are ones that use gels and mouth guards that require you to wear them overnight. Regardless of which one you choose, make sure you follow the directions completely and if you experience any strange side effects, check with a doctor right away and discontinue use.

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