Let us have a look at different whitening procedure and their effects.

• Bleaching process done by dentist: This is the process most people prefer because you need not worry about what product to go for, how long to apply the whitening gel, what if there are any side effects etc. The effect of this kind of teeth whitening lasts almost 2 years and then you need to get it touched up.

• Home teeth whitening kits: These are just a modified rather simplified version of the process done by your dentist. The whitening gel is in average quantity therefore effect lasts about 6 months. The advantage of this procedure is that you can repeat the procedure yourself when you notice you teeth turning yellow

• Bonding: this is just another process to whiten your teeth which uses resin. In fact the resin used to whiten your teeth is molded onto your teeth. As time goes by, the resin starts chipping away and that is when your teeth look the ugliest. However the effect of resin remains for 6 months to a year.

• Whitening tooth paste: This is the simplest whitening method which can be used daily just like normal tooth paste. The effect of this toothpaste remains there for almost a month. The positive point is that you can use this toothpaste any time for mild stains. However stubborn stains are not cleaned by this paste.

All the methods have their own lasting effects depending upon the material used and the type of stains that are removed. How long the effect will last depends a lot on your spending capability that the method of whitening. Costlier the procedure, longer is the effect.

Home teeth whitening is almost as effective and permanent as any professional teeth whitening done by a dentist. In fact the whole procedure that was done by dentists a until a few years ago is available in one kit now All you need to do is buy the kit and follow the instructions carefully. The only difference is that you will be doing it at home and not at your dentist’s office.

As the whole procedure and the whitening gel is the same as you find at a dentist’s office, there is no point questioning the effect of it. However there are chances that you may not follow instructions properly which may result in undesirable effects.

Care should be taken not to try to speed up the whitening process which is a time taking procedure. You save a lot of time and inconvenience by not visiting your doctor for bleaching teeth therefore all the instruction should be followed and enough time allowed for best results.

The bleaching gel should not be in contact with your gums of long which may result in irritation. This is what is taken care of by a professional dentist ensuring a perfect set of white teeth without causing any side effect like irritation or inflammation. These teeth whitening kits are highly effective if you can apply the gel properly and take all the precautionary measures.

Moreover, just to avoid any side effects you can always go for premedication before every bleaching session. By doing so you can minimize any side effects that you want to avoid. Summing up I must say that home teeth whitening kits are very cost effective as well as easy to use.

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.

Let us have a look at teeth whitening in general. Teeth whitening technique was developed to remove permanent stains on teeth caused by aging and years of bad eating habits. Teeth whitening are also caused by various other reasons like bacterial pigments, tea, coffee and tobacco.

In the past the most popular and perhaps the costliest method to whiten your teeth was to go for laser therapy. It was more of a dental treatment than a cosmetic procedure. In the present day scenario it is just the opposite. People go for teeth whitening for cosmetic reasons. One can easily imagine how popular this procedure has become by the verities of kits for teeth whitening at home available on the market today.

No doubt laser technology is the most effective and permanent way to have your teeth bleached; teeth whitening at home kits are also almost as effective as laser technique. Though the effect of teeth whitening at home does not last as long as that of laser technique, it is justified by the low price of these kits as compared to the laser technology.

It is not because of the price only but also because of the efficacy of home teeth whitening, that even those who can afford to go for laser therapy prefer to go for these kits. It effect is highly advertised with free trial offers and other freebies with it.