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What
are professional home whitening kits?
Professional home kits are typically the same teeth whitening systems
that many dentist use for their patients and come in a kit that you
can do from the comfort of your own home. Generally these kits will
contain peroxides of either the carbamide or hydrogen variety. These
whitening kits can be in concentrations of 10% to 20%. Complete kits
include a special tray or mouth guard where the whitening gel is applied.
How does it work?
At home kits come with several syringes that contain the whitening
gel. Kits will also include a special tray or mouth guard. The tray
needs to be custom fitted and can be done in two possible ways. The
first is by simply placing it in boiling water to make the tray pliable
so when you bite down it will stay formed to your teeth as it cools.
The other option, that provides a better fit, is by making an impression
of your teeth with a special mold that is provided with the kit. Once
you make a dental impression, it is mailed directly to a dental lab
where they make a custom fit mouth guard for you and mail it to you.
Generally, home kits use less concentrated amounts of a bleaching
agent compared to chairside whitening. (But with the spread of the
Internet, it may be possible to find e-retailers who will provide
higher levels.) The procedure for home kits are fairly simple. Just
apply the whitening gel from the syringe to the custom tray. Then
wear the tray twice a day for several weeks. (Please follow the directions
that come with the kit for best results.) Some systems can even be
worn overnight.
Advantages of professional home whitening kits
Using professional home whitening kits provide almost the same level
of whitening and experience as with chairside whitening without the
high cost. Also, while having the custom tray made can be a bit of
a hassle, once it is done, you don't have to do it again. You can
just purchase the whitening gel syringes and use your custom tray
over and over again. This is a great money saver.
Disadvantages of professional home whitening kits
The high concentration of bleaching agent can lead to sensitivity
of the teeth. It would be a good idea to monitor the amounts and duration
of the application to prevent over sensitivity.
Conclusion
Using at home kits provides the best all around solution to teeth
whitening. You get the high quality whitening system many dentists
use while paying a fraction of the cost. Also, if you plan on having
teeth whitening done on a regular basis, it can be the most cost effective.
Before starting any teeth whitening procedure, it is recommended that
you consult with a dentist or a qualified oral health care professional
to determine which teeth whitening solution is right for you.
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