There Are Many Options When It Comes To Whitening Your Teeth. You Will Learn Which Ones Work And Which Ones Are Duds!

The cheap option when it comes to teeth whitening are:

Teeth whitening pens
Teeth whitening strips
Whitening toothpastes
Whitening Pens

Teeth whitening pens are the most simplest form of whitening available on the market. Their more like a toothbrush than anything else.

They consist of a tube of gel which is applied directly onto your teeth for around 15 – 40 minutes. this needs to be repeated 3-4 times per day for 7 days to have any noticeable effect on your teeth.

The active ingredient is hydrogen peroxide, although some brands do have peroxide free treatments available but we’re not sure if they will have the same effect. Look around and see what other people have to say.

This is the cheapest option with prices ranging from $5 – $25.

Whitening Strips

Strips can be found over the counter or online and are very simple to use compared to other procedures. The strips are placed directly onto the teeth so are much cleaner and simpler to use than trays and gels.

They contain hydrogen peroxide within them which is the active ingredient and so you need to look for ones that have a higher concentration level. The strips need to be left on for 30 minutes but there are some that dissolve naturally after 15 – 20 minutes.

With this method you will only be whitening the front of your teeth as the strips won’t reach the back areas, so you might notice inconsistencies with some teeth.

These strips are a great option for short term whiteness, perfect for any major event coming up that you need to look good for.

Prices start from $5 – $40

Whitening Toothpaste

This is another simple method to help whiten stains caused by coffee or tea but I personally think it’s a waste of time because it does not give good results. It also takes around 6-8 weeks to see any changes if at all, and that’s if you completely get rid of consuming coffee which is unfeasible for most people.

But if you want to try it out go ahead, but make sure the brand you buy has a seal of approval from a reputable dental organisation such as the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. This means the toothpaste is safe and effective at removing surface stains.

But if you actually want to see REAL FAST Results then…..

The whitening trays Are For You!

I would personally say they are the best in between choice for getting optimal results but without the expensive prices that you will have to pay at the dentist.

These are usually brought online or over the counter depending on the retailer. Basically you are provided with mouth guards which you insert into your upper and lower teeth to get a mould of your teeth. You then place the whitening gel (most likely Carbamide peroxide) into each of the indentation and place the mouth guards back into the mouth for 40-60 minutes.

Some kits come with a blue LED which activates the bleaching agent leading to faster whitening of the teeth.

There are different varieties available on the market for example, some kits come with trays that you need to submerge into boiling water for a few seconds before moulding them into your mouth. Others come already prepared so no extra preparation steps are required.

Prices range greatly with this procedure that’s because there are numerous companies out there providing this product. Your looking at anywhere from $50 – $200.