Are Home Tooth Whitening Kits a Good Option? by Dr J Basrai

The market is flooded with tooth whitening kits at present. Many individuals obtain good results from these kits and, as a form of maintenance, they can provide a way to keep one’s smile healthy and attractive between dental visits. The caveat with these kits is that they are not a substitute for visiting a dental professional. These are purely cosmetic products and they offer nothing in the way of maintaining the overall viability of one’s teeth and gums. Without the supervision of a dentist, they may cover up problems that should be addressed by a professional.

Home tooth whitening kits generally use a bleaching agent that is applied to the teeth directly or which is applied with the use of trays or strips. This agent removes stains from the teeth that tend to accumulate even on individuals who maintain excellent oral hygiene. There are certain foods and beverages—coffee and tea in particular—which stain the teeth no matter how much one brushes. These stains can be effectively removed through the use of these home whitening kits. Some stains, however, may be the indication of a more severe problem.

A dentist sees more than white or stained when they look at teeth. Certain conditions of the teeth and gums can cause discoloration of the teeth that cannot be treated with home whitening kits. Some of these conditions, in fact, can be very serious and require that a dentist provide intervention to make certain that the problem is remedied to ensure that more is done for the issue than a simple treatment of the symptoms. While one may be able to keep their smile white and attractive from the comfort of their own home, a visit to the dentist is still a necessary part of anyone’s oral hygiene regimen.

Home tooth kits sold by dentists are generally the best move. These kits are safe for the teeth and provide good results that can help maintain the white smile one enjoys when they leave their dentist’s office. Purchasing one’s kits from their dentist, of course, also helps to make certain that one is keeping up with regular visits and, without doing so, there is no way to ensure that one’s teeth are in the best possible health. A dentist can also give advice on whitening kits that may be more comfortable for those with very sensitive teeth.

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