Methods for tooth whitening

There are many options available for teeth whitening and one can choose the most suitable one for himself/herself.


Toothpaste-toothpaste are the most easily available tooth-whitening product in the market. You can choose your favorite brand's whitening toothpaste for your teeth, as you trust that brand. Whitening toothpaste contains some mild chemical, bleaching agents and polishing agents to brighten your teeth by many shades. Its depends on the usage. Some promise you to give whither teeth in a month. These toothpastes are quite reliable in removing stains from the teeth and in making them 2-3 shades lighter.

Whitening Drops-there are some whitening drops available in the market to brighten the teeth. They can be used with or without toothpaste to polish the teeth. They contain a chemical agent as sodium monofluorophosphate, which polishes the teeth without any noticeable side effect.

Tooth whitening with laser technique-this is the technique which is used by most of the dentist to bleach or whiten the teeth where they put a rubber cap to protect the gums from the laser. Then they put the bleaching agent, which is specifically meant for teeth whitening on the teeth as a layer. Now they start putting the light of laser with their machine on the teeth. This laser light removes the stains and brightens the color of the teeth whereas the solution, which is put on the teeth, protects them. It's a long process, which is done in many sittings and is meant for those who really get ugly stains on the teeth with tobacco or cigarette smoking. Person who gets this treatment is not advised to eat or drink something for few hours after the polishing is done. It's a professional job, which can be done by a professional dentist only and is really expensive.

Strips for teeth whitening-these strips contain peroxides which is a mild bleaching agent for teeth. They are easily available in the market and are much cheaper than a dentist's treatment. One can use these strips very easily by putting them on teeth like waxing strips are put on the skin and then removed after 30 minutes.

Home treatments for whitening of teeth-certain whitening trays are available in the market or can be purchased online which can be easily used at home. There are two trays for lower teeth and upper teeth. One has to put the solution and wear those trays on the teeth. It has to be worn for sometime as an hour or so.

One can apply this easy home remedy for brighter teeth but people with sensitive teeth should not try this. One should take boric powder or eating soda and add a pinch of salt and lemon juice to it. Massage it on the teeth for few minutes and leave it on them for 5 minutes. Wash it off. It will help you reduce the stains and will give you brighter teeth.

Paint on whiteners-this is a method which is most likely works as the whitening trays. It's a gel, which is applied, on the teeth regularly for sometime and the solution should be left on the teeth for half on hour or so depending on the brand. One needs to learn the trick while using these whiteners, as they are not that effective if the paint doesn't dry before the mouth gets closed.