Teeth whitening kits are a relatively recent phenomenon. Till a decade or so
back, if you wanted to whiten your teeth, you had to go across to the dentist's
office to get it done. Many people found this to be quite wearisome, even though
the dentist's procedures did produce good results.
Many marketers realized that people would pay for good teeth whitening kits that
they could use in the comfort of their own homes. Thus, there came a flood of
products into the market all promising pearly white teeth. You can find these
kits in many different kinds of retail outlets including chemists' shops,
grocery stores and more.
These kits are quite affordable when compared to the costs involved in getting a
dentist to do the whitening job. And cosmetic dentistry is often not covered by
health insurance plans, so cost is a consideration. This was another major
selling point for the teeth whitening kits.
Let's take a look at some of the common whitening kits available on the market.
Many people have achieved good results with the Zoom Weekender's Kit. This kit
can whiten teeth by a maximum of six shades with just three applications. The
kit can be used at home, without any need for a dentist's supervision. The
downside is that each application need to be in place for anywhere from four to
six hours, which is quite a long time, even when you are doing it at home. This
product is a good seller and there have been favorable consumer reviews about
it.
The Supernova Whitening Kit is another product on the market. It is said to work
quite reliably. Those who wish to whiten their teeth can make casts of their own
teeth. The whitening gel is placed into trays made based on these casts. The kit
offers detailed, step by step instructions on how to go about the process. In
addition, the company offers your money back if you are not satisfied with the
product. Overall, many purchasers have found this kit to be useful.
There are also teeth whitening kits that use a generic tray instead of a custom
built one. The Aquafresh White Tray is an example. You have to fill the tray
they supply with the whitening gel. The company does not disclose the
concentration of hydrogen peroxide it uses, claiming it to be proprietary
information. The major downside is that because it uses a generically designed
tray, it is not possible to protect the gums and lips from the hydrogen peroxide
gel. This means that the gums and lips may come into contact with the gel,
resulting in pain and discomfort. This is usually temporary, though.
The Crest Whitestrips Premium is another popular whitening kit. It costs
considerably less than the Zoom kit mentioned above. Unfortunately, the results
are not as long lasting as those obtained with Zoom. The system uses strips
coated with special compounds to achieve the whitening. These strips must be
placed directly on the areas where the stains are present. This is a serious
disadvantage if the stains are in difficult to reach locations. The kit can
produce teeth that are three shades lighter. The strips must be kept in place
for about half an hour twice daily.
There are other types of teeth whitening kits also available. It is best to
consult your dentist before buying one.
