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Below is a list of some tips and considerations when deciding the best bright teeth whitening method for you and your family:

(A) Using over-the-counter trays or guards that have to be heated and then molded to the teeth are usually not as successful as the dentist made trays. Many times the home made trays will not fit closely to the teeth and may give an uneven stain removal and brightness. Dental trays are much more expensive though as well as time intense with trips to the dentist office.

(B) Most store bought teeth whitening kits use a stain removal agent with a form of peroxide such as carbonate peroxide. This mixture can be irritating to the teeth and gums if the bleach is too strong or is left in contact with the mouth and gums too long.

(C) The usual rate of peroxide contained in stain removal gels is around 15% and 25%. If you are sensitive to mouth irritations such as tender or bleeding gums you might possibly opt for either a weaker blend or a quicker process time. Of course this can decrease the teeth whitening success.

(D) When using dental whitening trays, strips or paint-on procedures be certain to brush your teeth to begin with to remove not just food particles but also any oily type films that might decrease the ability of the teeth whitener to penetrate to the stains.

(E) It is suggested by most bright teeth whitening products that you try to prevent the bleaching agent from contacting the mouth’s soft tissues, like the gums, lips, etc. as little as possible. Excess gel can be removed with a moist cloth or swab.

Many other teeth whitening procedures are available on the market such as whitening tooth paste that should be considered when determining the right mix of uses for your family. Certain products are more for the bleaching and teeth whitening treatment while others are best used to sustain the whiteness of your teeth.

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