Have you ever wanted to have fantastic white teeth but not have to go to the dentist’s office?
How are whitening toothpastes supposed to work and do they even work?
The answer: It really depends on what types of stains you have and the type of toothpaste you choose!
How Whitening Toothpastes Work
Contrary to a whitening treatment at the dental office, whitening toothpastes will take weeks of diligence to see any results.
It is important to remember that healthy teeth always come first, so if whitening your teeth with any of the following techniques will be detrimental, avoid it.
Types of Whitening Toothpastes
It’s funny to think that there are actually multiple types of whitening toothpastes!
There are two major ones on the market. Each have their own special results and ways they work:
Micro grit whitening toothpaste
Micro grits use tiny particles, usually calcium carbonate or magnesium carbonate. These little grains help polish and buffer your teeth.
Charcoal whitening toothpaste
Activated charcoal is an abrasive. Also, since charcoal is mildly abrasive it can help remove tartar and mild stains when brushing, it binds to everything in its path—stains, tartar and bacteria.
Other Ways to Whiten Teeth
Do whitening toothpastes work? Sort of. However, there are other options for whitening teeth such as teeth whitening strips and at-home bleaching trays.
These are considered more professional options as they can give a more lustrous shine in less time.
Teeth whitening strips
Teeth whitening strips are an excellent choice for those who wish for a faster and more permanent tooth whitening solution. Using these strips actually pulls off a layer of your teeth. It is hoped the underlying layer is more white than the one you removed. Surface stains are most affected by this treatment. While there is no definitive amount of times per year it is safe to use whitening strips, continued and constant use of this product can lead to unnecessary and irreversible enamel damage.
LED Teeth Whitening Kits
Light Emitting Diode (LED) is the next best thing to whitening strips. LED whitening is minimally invasive and can provide great results.
Kits come with a mouth tray that fits over your front teeth, a LED attached to the tray and solution that is activated by the light, solutions are usually bleach based but non-bleached solutions are also available. Results can be seen after just 10 minutes.
At-home bleaching trays – POLADAY Vancouver
To whiten teeth with at-home bleaching trays, you carry out the procedure at home with trays custom made for you and POLA gel. Depending on the strength or system you choose, you will wear the trays and gel one to two times per day from 15 to 90 minutes (POLADAY) or overnight (POLANIGHT). See more at here.
Both POLADAY and POLANIGHT come with various strengths of active ingredients. Your dentist will work with you to determine which strength is right for you based on factors such as how many shades whiter you are likely to achieve without incurring damage to your teeth and gums.
Teeth Whitening Vancouver
Wondering which option is right for you? talk to the team at Kits Family Dental! Give us a call during office hours, and we can set something up.
