Whiten & Brighten With Take-Home Teeth Whitening

Store-Bought Take-Home Whitening Kits

• There are a number of great options for teeth whitening at home – gels, strips, pens, rinses, and toothpastes.
• Store-bought bleaching kits do not include a custom-fitted tray and often do not have the same concentration of bleaching agent. This is why they are cheaper than professional take-home whitening trays.
• With these store-bought products, the whitening process will take longer than the take-home whitening kits we provide.
• Store-bought kits are less effective than professional kits as the ingredients are not the same and are less powerful. A number of our patients who request professional take-home whitening have spent their money to try store-bought kits and were greatly disappointed.
• Using a standard one-size-fits-all tray may not allow even bleaching resulting in patchy results. Also because the trays will not fit snuggly to your teeth (as they are made according to generalizations and average mouth and tooth-arch size), they may leak whitening gel into your mouth, which may cause burning and irritation of your gums, as well as unintentional ingestion.
• Store-bought kits may require up to a month to see results which vary and are not guaranteed. This has been the reason that many people tend to abandon teeth whitening – they are just not happy with the length of time it takes to see results, especially if you’re whitening before a special occasion and have a firm target date to achieve that bright-white smile.
• Whitening rinses have started to gain some popularity. Like most mouthwashes, they freshen breath and help reduce dental plaque, however their whitening effects can be minor. Some people experience a black tongue with these products, but not to worry. When you stop using the rinse, it will go away.

If you are considering teeth whitening, give Pennino Family Dentistry a call today or talk to us during your next visit. We can make a recommendation on the best product to brighten your smile!