Ive seen advertisements on TV about over the counter teeth whitening products. Do they work?
A. The phrase your results may vary comes to mind. The short answer is yes, many can make your teeth lighter, but some don’t work at all. The questions with these products are; how well do they work, how long does it take and do they last very long? Since these products are sold and used without any supervision by a dentist they are of necessity not as strong as whitening gel used in dental offices. This means it will take longer to see results and the results may not last very long. The other issue with over the counter whiteners is safety. These products do not come with a customized bleaching tray. This may mean that the bleaching gel could come into contact with delicate gum tissue. This can cause pain and redness. Trays produced in a dental office are specific to your bite and therefore will fit better than other trays. And because dental office bleaching gel is typically three or more times stronger than anything you can get over the counter, the results are better, faster and la
A. The phrase “your results may vary” comes to mind. The short answer is yes, many can make your teeth lighter, but some don’t work at all. The questions with these products are; how well do they work, how long does it take and do they last very long? Since these products are sold and used without any supervision by a dentist they are of necessity not as strong as whitening gel used in dental offices. This means it will take longer to see results and the results may not last very long. The other issue with over the counter whiteners is safety. These products do not come with a customized bleaching tray. This may mean that the bleaching gel could come into contact with delicate gum tissue. This can cause pain and redness. Trays produced in a dental office are specific to your bite and therefore will fit better than other trays. And because dental office bleaching gel is typically three or more times stronger than anything you can get over the counter, the results are better, faster and
