Teeth can be stained by smoking, tea, coffee and red wine or by old age. The problem is compounded by the fact that some people do not follow a regular oral hygiene routine. People who suffer from unsightly stains or discoloration of their teeth have a number of choices to choose from, when it comes to teeth whitening products.
There are a number of tooth whitening products. Ranging from ordinary toothpastes with tooth whitening agents and tooth whitening strips to ready to use home based kits and professional laser treatments, there is a wide array of choices.
One of the most convenient methods of teeth whitening is using teeth whitening strips. It is a good alternative to the tray-based teeth whitening products. A number of companies provide kits containing teeth whitening strips, essentially polyethylene strips containing a peroxide based chemical that can be applied on to your upper and lower teeth. The strips are available in two versions containing 6% or 10% strength of the peroxide solution.
It is easy to use teeth whitening strips as the products are available with easy to follow instructions. The strips are meant to be worn 30 minutes a day, twice a day. In case the user has any query that needs to be addressed, the user can either visit the website of the manufacturer or call a toll free number.
There may be side effects of using teeth whitening strips especially if you have sensitive teeth or gums.
The teeth whitening strip method is more convenient than using the dental tray with the gel. A dental tray can be bulky and cumbersome to handle. One of the popular brands of teeth whitening strips is Crest Whitestrips ®.
You should ideally consult a dentist before using any home based teeth whitening product. |