Do You Want Whiter Teeth?

Whitening your teeth is one of the most affordable, safe and conservative ways to improve your appearance, and it's good for your gums too. You can go to your dentist's office or a clinic specializing in bleaching teeth, or you can buy a do-it-yourself kit at the drug store or on the Internet. The active ingredients in all bleaching products used for whitening are basically the same peroxide based materials, according to Dr. William R. Hummer, D.D.S., a Diamond Certified professional.

The difference is in the concentration, time in contact and application process. You can use a higher concentration of the bleaching agent over a shorter period of time or use a lower dose over a longer period of time. Either way you will still see an improvement with patience and diligence. If your teeth are sensitive do it for a shorter time or more days between treatments.