Many people are willing to do just about anything to have whiter teeth. No one
likes the idea of having stained teeth on full display every time they smile.
That accounts for the large market for whitening systems, including the teeth
whitening gel. With a bit of looking around, it is possible to find a product
that can fit your budget.
Despite their desire for whiter teeth, some people are unwilling to shell out
the hundreds and thousands that it would cost to have a professional teeth
whitening job done at the dentist's clinic. Fortunately, there are whitening
kits that can be used conveniently at home. They can cost anywhere from $30 to
$300. Some of the better products on the market can make your teeth several
shades whiter.
Making a teeth whitening gel at home can be an excellent alternative to
commercial whitening systems and kits. The ingredients are readily available -
you probably have them at home. If you make the gel correctly and use it
consistently over a period of time, you are very likely to see good results.
Also, home made teeth whitening gels are quite economical too.
The ingredients for making a teeth whitening gel at home are the same as those
used in commercially available kits. Hydrogen peroxide is the chief ingredient -
it is capable of erasing stains on teeth as well as killing bacteria. The local
pharmacy will have hydrogen peroxide available as a three percent solution.
Commercial whitening kits use a twenty two percent solution, so their results
will be significantly faster.
Sodium bicarbonate is the second ingredient that is used in making teeth
whitening gels. This chemical is popularly known as baking soda. It has
antiseptic properties and can remove stains too. It can also neutralize acidic
mediums.
Glycerin is the third ingredient needed for the gel. It is readily available in
health food shops, pharmacies and most grocery stores. Glycerin has the property
of immobilizing bacteria. Since bacteria must constantly move about in order to
stay alive, glycerin can effectively kill bacteria.
Here is how you can make a teeth whitening gel from the above ingredients. Take
a teaspoon of baking soda. Pour a few drops of glycerin into it. Mix in the
glycerin well until the baking soda is a paste. It should be fully moist,
although it should not be runny. Next, take a glass full of water and add two
tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide to it.
Wet a toothbrush with the hydrogen peroxide solution. Brush it over the paste
you made so that some of it sticks to the toothbrush. Brush your teeth well with
this gel. While doing so, continue to wet the toothbrush intermittently with
hydrogen peroxide. After you finish brushing your teeth, rinse your mouth
thoroughly with the hydrogen peroxide solution.
If you continue to use this home made teeth whitening gel, you will find that
your teeth gradually acquire a lighter color. A gain of several shades is
possible over time.
Using this teeth whitening gel has other benefits as well. It can eliminate
harmful bacteria in the mouth thus reducing the risks of developing gum disease
and other health problems. In addition, it is far more economical than getting
professional teeth whitening done by a dentist. Using the teeth whitening gel is
also more economical than using commercial whitening kits.
