There are many options available for you if you would like to explore at-home tooth whitening solutions. One popular option is tooth whitening strips applied directly to the teeth with a thin strip, are peroxide-based tooth bleaching products usually need to be applied once or twice a day for 10 to 14 days. Results last four or months and are relatively inexpensive. Another option is a tray-based system, where a mouth guard-like tray is filled with a peroxide-based gel or paste and placed over the teeth for one to several hours a day for up to four weeks. If you have dental crowns, veneers or implants you can stay rest assured the gel will not whiten porcelain crowns or composite tooth-colored bondings. Another option that we all use for at-home whitening are whitening toothpastes, which are not peroxide based and brighten teeth by about one shade. You can maintain the results by brushing, flossing, and rinsing daily, in addition to avoiding acidic and tannin-rich foods such as coffee, black teas, carbonated beverages, wines etc. When used incorrectly, home kits can lead to burned — even temporarily bleached – gums and mild tooth sensitivity, hence it is best to consult with your dentist before use.
