Teeth Whitening Products to Whiten Your Teeth

Most of us want to have that kind of teeth those toothpaste commercial models have - a brighter and whiter set of teeth. Yes, dentists can do "miracles" and make your teeth shiny white again by just doing certain procedures. However, some may find this procedure too much for their budget.

But do not fret because you can still achieve those perfectly white teeth by just shelling out a few bucks. There are quite a number of teeth whitening products now available in drugstores or from your dentist's office. These whitening products are easily available over the counter or may be prescribed by some dentists.

These whitening products also contain similar chemicals also contained in the whitening gels used by dentists in their teeth whitening procedure.

Only the concentrations differ. Dentists often use 15 to 20 percent of hydrogen peroxide gels for in-office treatment or 10 to 20 percent of carbamide peroxide for at-home procedures. Over-the-counter teeth whitening products typically contain 6 to 10 percent of these chemicals. However, there are some that contain much less.

There also toothpaste available in the market that contain whitening ingredients. However, these whitening toothpastes only prove to remove stains on the surface of the teeth. If the yellowness resides in the dentin inside the teeth, it may not be remedied by just using these whitening toothpastes.

Teeth whiteners are not considered drugs; thus, these products are not regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Instead, some teeth whitening products make sure that they have the "Seal of Acceptance" of the American Dental Association. Having this seal means that these teeth whitening products have met the standards set by the association in terms of safety and product effectiveness.

Since acquiring the ADA's "Seal of Acceptance" is quite expensive and not really mandatory, there are manufacturers who do not bother to get their products acknowledged by the organization. But it doesn't mean that these products are of less quality. In fact, there are some dentists who use or prescribe products that have not been granted the ADA seal.

However, it might prove to be better to go with products that have the ADA seal to ensure that the products are not harmful to your teeth and mouth tissues, and are indeed effective. Also, some products that do not have the seal may only contain traces of the whitening chemical and will not help in whitening your teeth at all.

Having your teeth whitened by a dentist is still your best bet. However, if there are budget constraints, teeth whiteners can also help in achieving your dream of a perfectly white teeth. Just make sure to read the literature carefully to ensure its effectiveness. And if possible, go with those products with that "Seal of Acceptance."

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