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At-home teeth whitening treatments have come a long way. Teeth whitening gels now sit alongside toothpastes, pens and whitening strips which aim to offer you a whiter and brighter smile.
In this guide, you'll find out how to maintain your pearly whites for a range of price points and the types of teeth whitening gels currently on the market.
There are currently two types of teeth whitening gels:
With the teeth whitening industry bigger than ever, you now have the option to get the professional-grade formulas in the comfort of your own home. The only real difference between the two, is how quickly you're likely to see results. Having a treatment completed at the dentist is usually faster and shade improvement is typically instant. Outcomes will vary from person to person.
Although at-home teeth whitening gel treatments usually take at least two weeks to see maximum results, the costs are relatively cheaper. If you're after professional-grade formulas at home, be sure to pick up a kit that contains either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide.
The active whitening ingredients in gels include hydrogen peroxide, carbamide peroxide and phthalimidoperoxycaproic acid. It's worth noting that phthalimidoperoxycaproic acid offers a non-peroxide formula.
Natural teeth whitening gel formulas will include sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) or hydrated silica. These ingredients may be able to help in the removal of surface stains on the enamel.
There isn't an exact time frame for how long teeth whitening gels take to achieve maximum results. However, they are made to be fast-acting, and brands such as Opalescence claim its gels lighten within one to two weeks.
Teeth whitening gel prices vary depending on the size of the kit. Single packs can be as little as $5-$10. On the other hand, multipacks range between $50 and $120 depending on how many come with the kit.
You can find cheaper alternatives on Catch.com or iHerb where the average cost is around $7 a kit.
While using a teeth whitening product such as gels you'll want to avoid acids, tannins and chromogens as they can stain enamel.
The main things to avoid include:
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