Written by With the growing no. of people going for professional teeth whitening at home, we find the market flooded with different whitening kits with different features. I must say that no matter what brand you go for, almost all the methods of teeth whitening follow the same procedure. Professional teeth whitening also includes laser technique, which of course is not possible at home.
Professional teeth whitening at home that we are aware of includes a kit with two mouth trays and a whitening gel. The mouth trays are made of material which can be molded to fit the
contours of your teeth and gums. This is what used to take a few visits to
dentist’s office before home kits became popular.
Now the trays can be molded easily at home. After molding the tray to fit your jaws you fill it up with the whitening gel that comes with it. Just place the gel filled mouth trays onto your jaws and let it do the whitening. In the meantime you can do some light activity like watching TV or reading a book.
This whitening gel which is hydrogen peroxide should remain in touch with your teeth for 15 to 60 minutes. The exact period of gel application varies from brand to brand; therefore following the instructions is advisable. After the mouth trays are removed make sure that you rinse your mouth properly or simply brush your teeth with your normal tooth brush.
You may feel some sensitivity in your teeth for a few days which happen with professional procedure as well; therefore you should not take it seriously. However if it persists, professional advice should be sought immediately. You will not be able to see the effect in the first session therefore the same procedure should be repeated many times a week
until you notice the whiteness in your teeth.
It must be kept in mind that there is limit to the whiteness that you can achieve depending upon your teeth type your overall health. The usage of teeth whitening kit should be discontinued as soon as you stop noticing any significant change in the shade of your teeth.
