Teeth Whitening Gels

Teeth whitening Gels are one of the most popular and convenient methods of Teeth Whitening. There are several options that you can consider, from over-the-counter kits to professional whitening systems that are available through your dentist. There are different ways of using whitening gels to bleach your teeth:

Chair side bleaching, or in-office bleaching involves teeth whitening with the supervision of a dentist or a visit from popular dental whitening centers such as Zoom or Britesmile.

The BriteSmile Whitening System- This whitening system makes use of a gel type of bleaching application with the aid of a lighting catalyst. BriteSmile is manufactured by Discus Dental Inc who is coincidentally the makers of Zoom! Whitening. This kind of gel treatments are performed in a dentist office or at a BriteSmile Whitening Spa. The BriteSmile facilities are known for their comfort and excellent customer service. Customers who can expect significant results in teeth whitening enjoy the comforts of watching television, listening to music while waiting for their treatments to finish.

In-house whitening systems that make use of gels are fairly common and have two kinds; Whitening gels that require the use of custom-made bleaching trays. Your dentist takes an imprint of your teeth and sends the mold to a dental lab for sculpting. Once completed you can use your custom fitted dental tray to apply the bleaching gel, for en effective “closed” type of bleaching process. Another method is using a boil and bite tray which is a disposable form of mold, usually made in minutes and comes with select whitening gel products.

Opalescence PF Whitening System- One of the most popular at-home professional teeth whitening products that make use of teeth whitening gels. The Opalescence Whitening System is readily available at your dentist’s office and has had the most consistent results when it comes to superior teeth whitening. This whitening system comes standard with a custom-fit tray from your dentist and teeth whitening gels in varying concentration, depending on your chosen teeth whitening plan. Refills are available for reapplication as well as maintenance purposes. This product effectively makes use of its teeth whitening gel and provides teeth whitening of up to 10 shades.

Tray-less Whitening Gels come in the form of Strips or paint. You use a tube applicator to spread the bleaching gel to your teeth or attach the strip and leave it on for a significant period of time to initiate the whitening process. A popular brand for whitening strips that contain a teeth whitening gel is Crest Whitestrips and Colgate Simply White is a common choice for paint-on gels.

Crest Whitestrips Pro Effect- This latest addition to the Crest line of oral whitening products, Crest Whitestrips Pro Effects promises an effective and convenient whitening experience. Containing an impressive concentration of 10% Hydrogen Peroxide, this is significantly more than majority of over-the-counter teeth whitening gel systems have to offer. The strips have been redesigned for a better fit, allowing you the freedom to carry on with your day such as having a conversation over the phone while using the gel strip.

Picking the Teeth Whitening Gel perfect for you

You don’t need to go crazy over picking the right teeth whitening gel. Consider a few things that will set a course for the best teeth whitening experience. 1) How much am I willing to spend for teeth whitening? 2) Am I willing to spend countless hours sitting down getting my teeth whitened or do I want a quick fix? 3) How many times to I need a touch up/reapplication to maintain my newly whitened teeth? Once you’ve established an answer to this, your locked and loaded in choosing a teeth whitening gel that fit your lifestyle.