A whiter, brighter smile from whiteners last longer when done in a dentist’s office, but over-the-counter products work, too.
The best teeth-whitening products will give you a whiter and brighter smile, easily removing surface-level stains. However, it’s important to understand this process can take time. Whether you choose to perform the whitening process at home or in your dentist’s office, research the options available for the most optimal results.
Crest Night Effects at-home whitening kit
With this kit, you apply paint-on gel to the surface of your teeth before bed for two straight weeks. Crest Night Effects uses LiquidStrip technology, which holds the whitening agent to the teeth throughout the night. The whitening gel will form a liquid strip coating on the teeth so it removes stains and loosens any buildup causing stains. Users brush off the coating in the morning.
Plus White 5-Minute Speed Whitening System
This is a fast-acting, effective and gentle system that whitens teeth with ease. The kit consists of a pre-whitening rinse as well as a gel-filled mouth tray. Apply the gel to the teeth for five minutes (15-20 for deeper whitening.) Rinse the mixture from your mouth after the allotted time period and follow up with brushing.
In-office teeth whitening
In-office whitening usually only works on the front eight teeth but is a great way to jumpstart your at-home whitening process. A dentist is qualified to handle stain-causing issues as well as any issues such as teeth sensitivity that might arise after whitening. Teeth can dramatically brighten in just one hour.
Over-the-counter alternatives vary in usage and price from about $15 to $50. In-office teeth whitening can cost between $300 and $600 or more. According to a Good Housekeeping test, the highest-rated in-office systems were BriteSmile and Zoom!
