How to Use a Teeth Bleaching Kit
Bleaching your teeth can turn an unattractive, yellow smile into a sparkling pearly-white grin. White teeth present an attractive appearance. Whitening your teeth at home with a bleaching kit is usually far less expensive than going to the dentist for the treatment. According to the Consumer Guide to Dentistry, at home whitening takes longer than whitening at the dentist's office due to the lower concentration of the bleaching ingredient. Nevertheless, the whitening results are just as effective over the long term.
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Instructions
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Squeeze the teeth bleaching gel into the upper and lower plastic teeth trays. Use a sufficient amount of gel so your teeth will be completely coated on application.
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Place the plastic trays on your upper and lower teeth. Push gently on the trays to ensure a snug fit.
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Wear the trays overnight or, at a minimum, four hours per day. Check the manufacturer's instructions for specific time requirements.
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Remove the trays and brush your teeth with water. Clean the trays with water for the next use.
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Tips & Warnings
Buy a teeth bleaching product that has earned the American Dental Assocation's seal of approval. The seal of approval recognizes the product's safety and efficacy.
Due to a lack of concrete safety information, the American Dental Association does not recommend pregnant women have their teeth whitened.
Temporary tooth sensitivity may occur as a result of bleaching your teeth.
References
- Animated-Teeth.com: Tray Teeth Whitening
- American Dental Assocation: Tooth Whitening/Bleaching - Treatment Considerations for Dentists and Their Patients
- Consumer Guide to Dentistry: Teeth Whitening - How Does Bleaching Work and What Does it Cost?
- Consumer Guide to Dentistry: At-Home Teeth Whitening - Advantages, Cost and Products
- Photo Credit smile image by nutech21 from Fotolia.com
