| Home teeth whitening is the best solution for | | | | the gel onto your teeth and brushing it against |
| those looking to save money while maintaining a | | | | your teeth using the other end of the pen. Your |
| squeaky clean, white teeth. Your options are | | | | goal is to cover your teeth with the gel but make |
| therefore grouped into 4 basic categories, and to | | | | sure to limit the amount that is dispensed on your |
| learn more about how each one works, you can | | | | teeth. |
| read more below. | | | | The fourth product is in powder form, which you |
| Trays is the most basic form of home teeth | | | | can apply in a swab or with the use of your |
| whitening method and it acts like a gum shield. | | | | toothbrush. You must start by mixing the teeth |
| You must wear this on your teeth for about 10 | | | | whitening powder with water or other |
| to 30 minutes, either overnight or twice daily. It is | | | | water-based solution. Then, apply it on your teeth |
| filled with 10 to 20% hydrogen peroxide | | | | twice daily before rinsing the solution off your |
| concentration that makes the whitening action | | | | mouth completely. |
| possible. | | | | When using any of the above four home teeth |
| The next type of teeth whitening system at | | | | whitening systems, expert advise not to drink or |
| home are the strips. You must use the strips to | | | | eat anything within 20 minutes succeeding |
| cover the outside of your teeth and wear it on | | | | treatment. Hydrogen peroxide is a common |
| for at least 30 minutes for effective results. The | | | | ingredient used in these products, which is a |
| strip is made out of plastic with the other side | | | | special agent that makes the whitening action |
| covered with hydrogen peroxide, which like the | | | | possible, which is slightly higher in concentration as |
| tray above, creates that whitening effect. | | | | compared to those used in toothpaste or |
| The third type of whitening product at home are | | | | mouthwash. |
| gel-based pens. You must use the pen to apply | | | | |