If you are preparing for a special occasion such as a Halloween party or autumn get together, you will no doubt want to look your best. Thanks to celebrity influence, more and more people are opting to have their teeth whitened. This not only improves the look of your smile but increases a person’s self confidence.
What are the options?
There are two main options when it comes to teeth whitening. It can either be done at a dental practice or cosmetic surgery by means of in-office treatment or at home with home treatments. Or it can be done with ‘over the counter’ products available from supermarkets and online retailers.
In-Office Options
The-in office options are much more expensive than any other options, but they do yield faster results and are carried out by trained professionals. There are usually two ways it can be done, the first being an intensive treatment using a special light to speed up the process. This option can usually whiten teeth by around 5-6 shades in a single session. Or it can be done more gradually over a course of sessions that can span a few weeks.
Professional at Home Treatments
If you have limited time or would rather not spend any unnecessary time in the dental hot seat then your dental professional can provide you with an at home kit. This kit will usually take around two weeks to complete and can lighten teeth by around 5 shades.
Over the Counter at Home Kits
Products that can be purchased over the counter or via online sites have wildly varying results. Some are so weak in the active bleaching ingredients that will do little to nothing to change the shade of your teeth, while others may be overly strong and can cause burns to the gums, throat and mouth. Although this is the cheapest option is it also the least reliable.
