What is at-home bleaching?
At home bleaching allows you to bleach your teeth safely and effectively by using various options. There are several types of bleaching agents that you can obtain either from your dentist or over the counter. Bleaching products contain peroxides which are the agents that bleach the tooth enamel. The bleaching agent is dependent on the percentage of carbamide peroxide it contains. These percentages usually range from 10% to 39%. These products usually are in a gel form. You place this gel in a mouthguard and let it sit in your mouth. Times vary with the percentage of carbamide peroxide. Make sure to follow the directions carefully. These mouthguards can be purchased over the counter and molded at home. Or you can go to your dentist and be custom-fitted for one. The mouthguards you get from your dentist are usually smaller and fit better without irritation, bleaching at home can take a few days to a few weeks depending on the color of ones teeth and the agent being used. Whitening strips
