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People with whiter teeth have a higher self-esteem and find it easier to work with other people, some may say they are easier going because they are at ease with mingling and conversing with people. Surely you have run into people like this and just the same people who are shy and do not want to open themselves up to other people because they might be suffering from very low self esteem partially because of their stained teeth.

Look no further than this article for great information on getting whiter teeth. You have basically two options: You can go into the dentist office and get teeth bleaching or you can do home teeth whitening. If you are not sure which option will best suit you, read on.

Bleaching agent strength. One of the primary differences between home products and in-office treatment is that the latter makes use of products that are of higher concentration. Home products contain 10 percent carbamide peroxide, which is equivalent to about 3 percent hydrogen peroxide. The in-office bleaching products, on the other hand, utilize 15 to 43 percent of hydrogen peroxide. If you do the simple math, you can easily see that the in-office products are more effective.

Speed of bleaching process. Treatment done in the dentist’s clinic gives quicker results because aside from the high concentration bleaching product applied on the patient’s teeth, the dentist also makes use of a special light and/or a laser to accelerate the whitening process. In-office bleaching treatments would give significant results after a session that lasts from 30 to 60 minutes. While you can see some initial changes in the color of your teeth after you use the home product for several days, significant results would be achieved after several weeks.

Cost. Where cost is concerned, the home products are of course a lot less expensive, as they only cost from $20 to $100. The in-office bleaching procedure can be a staggering $300 to $500 per session. This factor makes home products the better option if you are tight on the budget or if you want to save money. Online, you would be able to browse through different stores selling teeth whitening products at very affordable prices. Just make sure that you pick a reliable store that sells only the highest quality of products to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

Protection for your teeth and gums can be a great concern. . In the office setting, the dentist applies a gel on the gum tissue or a rubber shield to slide over your teeth to protect the gums and oral cavity from bleaching effects. Over-the-counter teeth bleaching products usually do not come with protective wear.

If you are in a hurry in-office bleaching does have more advantages than home products. However, it is important to remember that over-the-counter products are also effective and safe, plus you do not have to spend much on the treatment. So the choice is yours, it might just come down to time and money, either way get started today and enjoy those beautiful white teeth.

Jane Pennington is the owner of www.teethwhiteningsmiles.com, and has been providing teeth whitening services and information since 2000 (ph. 800-700-3173).

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Crest Whitestrips are great teeth whitening products. They all work the same way, and they come in many different forms. The strips contain hydrogen peroxide, which is the very effective bleaching agent found in many teeth whitening products.

Traditionally, teeth whitening products contained abrasive particles that were designed to “scrub” or “sand” the teeth. The idea was that these particles would rub off any discoloring particles, allowing the natural, white color of the teeth to come forth. However, it was soon discovered that most people did not have naturally white teeth.

Soon after this was discovered, hydrogen peroxide made an appearance. Hydrogen peroxide is far superior to abrasive materials in that it does not scrub the teeth but instead bleaches them. Today, every teeth whitening product except toothpaste uses hydrogen peroxide to stain the teeth white (toothpastes still use abrasive materials, as they are effective for cleaning).

An adhesive material is applied to the Whitestrips during production, which is designed to stick to teeth. They are designed to last at least the whole thirty minutes of treatment in all of the Whitestrips products, except that the Daily Multicare Whitening and Daily Multicare Whitening with Tartar Control are designed to last for five minutes.

Whitestrips can be bought over-the-counter or not-over-the-counter in many varieties and strengths, with hydrogen peroxide content of anywhere from six to fourteen percent. For teeth whitening products, they work exceptionally well.

Despite their great uses, Crest Whitestrips have some problems, too. First, since they lay flat across the teeth, they do not get into the cracks and grooves in between the teeth. This leaves the user with a type of “zebra” effect. Second, the Whitestrips are not made with great adhesive material, so they slide off the teeth very easily. Therefore, users are prohibited from doing much with their mouths (eating, drinking, smoking) if they want the strips to stay on the teeth. Crest came out with a product which stays on the teeth better, called Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal.

Crest Whitestrips are excellent products for whitening teeth, and their placement is easy to control, so users can avoid touching the strips to the gums, avoiding burns. Despite their flaws, Crest Whitestrips remain among the best teeth whitening products.

Cody Scholberg, a fanatic of white teeth, writes about the different teeth whitening methods, such as laser whitening.

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Teeth whitening trays are now available as a teeth whitening option either over-the-counter or in the dentist office. The trays are first molded to the teeth, after which they are filled with a gel, which contains hydrogen peroxide. They are then placed on the teeth, where they hold the hydrogen peroxide containing gel on the teeth for a period of time.

Over-the-counter teeth whitening trays are mostly limited to Aquafresh White Trays. The gel that comes in this product contains ten percent hydrogen peroxide.

Gels that users get at the dentist often contain more than ten percent hydrogen peroxide, making them more effective. The trays and gel are usually given to a patient after a laser teeth whitening treatment or other teeth whitening treatment in order to complete the finishing touches of the treatment.

Whitening trays have advantages over other teeth whitening products.

They are superior to whitening toothpastes, because whitening toothpastes only contain abrasive materials and do not contain the bleaching agent hydrogen peroxide.

Whitening mouthwashes cannot compare with whitening trays either, because they only hold the hydrogen peroxide to the teeth for a minute or less, while the trays hold the peroxide for a long period, generally twenty minutes.

They are superior to the whitening strips products in that they coat the entire tooth. Whitening strips cannot get into the cracks and grooves between the teeth, since the strips lay on top of the set of teeth. Whitening trays, however, can do this.

Sadly, whitening trays are not perfect. Because they use gel, the user has less control over where the hydrogen peroxide goes. Sometimes, the gel can spill into the mouth or come into contact with the gum, cheek, or tongue.

This will cause a bad taste to get into the mouth, and worse, burning of the surrounding tissue in the mouth. This can lead to tooth and gum sensitivity; however, this sensitivity usually subsides within twenty four to forty eight hours.

These trays will certainly whiten your teeth well, however. They do not leave spots out like the strips do; there is no “zebra” effect. If you are looking for a teeth whitening product that will be the most thorough, and you do not want to spend the money on a laser teeth whitening procedure, then white trays would be a good choice if it were not for their problem of easily burning mouth tissue. As it stands, they are not recommended for this reason.