In-home whitening is synonymous with tray whitening. It is performed by inserting a type of mouth guard over your teeth, which you layer yourself with peroxide. The duration of treatment is usually 2 weeks, most manufacturers don't recommend you go longer than this. The lightening effect will be gradual over the duration of treatment.
Dating all the way back to the 1900's, tray whitening was the only option people had. As light emitting diodes began to come onto the market, tray products began to lose their luster. Over the counter baking soda toothpastes also started to become a product of interest.
The time committed to using these systems for two weeks plus began to wear thin on consumer's patience. Some of the tray systems were uncomfortable, so many opted for the dentist office, where they could have it done in less than an hour.
Tray whitening has some advantages to point out. They will allow one to control the shade of their teeth, whereas in an office they can either come out too light or too dark. Tray kits also have the luxury of being very affordable. The prices seem to be very competitive nowadays. Tray kits will also have less side effects, due to a lower concentration and exposure to the active ingredients.
Consumers may purchase over-the-counter or from one's orthodontist. Prescription kits usually require the custom fit mouth trays. Custom fit trays will reduce the duration of the treatment due to the even contact between the teeth and solution. Your dentist may take an impression of your teeth, then make a mold to match. Boil and bite features are common in the store brands, which work similar to sports mouth guards. It will be a little less effective than the mold from your dentist, but you may not even notice the difference. I prefer the boil and bite over the one-size-fits-all brands that are still being sold.
Home trays allow for a gradual lightening of the user's teeth. The user may quite the process whenever their desired color is reached. If sensitive teeth is an issue for you, I would suggest you give this method a shot.
Carbamide Peroxide is considered to be more user-friendly. It is a more shelf stable version of the two, so it has the ability to last longer.
Hydrogen peroxide is stronger than carbamide. It usually requires supervision to apply. Freshness is important for full effectiveness, so check the expiration date before use.
Quick Summary:
-If you plan on making your own molds for trays, remember that is won't be as good as what you can receive from your doctor.
-If your teeth are sensitive,i.e. react to cold or hot substances, you may want to choose a kit with a lower peroxide concentration. Some kits out there are made for individuals with sensitive teeth.
-Purchase only from reputable manufacturers. Do some homework if it is a brand you have never heard of. Search for reviews on the product just to make sure. There are many well-known brands out there, so there isn't really any need on taking a chance with a sub-par product. Since this industry isn't very regulated, you should do a little homework.
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