In these modern times, almost anything can be made synthetically in order to cater to the demands of a certain population. Items ranging from artificial sweeteners, artificial meat, synthetic cloth to artificial pregnancies in artificial insemination (of hogs and cattle), all need a safer and better solution once utilized. The same can also be applied when it comes to tooth whitening products. If you are not careful, you might possibly experience irreparable damage that you might later regret. So when it comes to tooth whitening products, be sure to verify how safe it is to use.

Some of the safer ones that are recommended are teeth whitening gels, dental whitening kits and the safest of them all, the in-office procedure. Let us then tackle each one of these tooth whitening products briefly.

Teeth whitening gels are made up of many combinations of chemical ingredients varying from one company to the next. But the most common one would be the hydrogen peroxide ingredient that penetrates the enamel’s pores, lightening the dentin (The inner part of the tooth next to the enamel). The dentin is responsible for the teeth color thus producing white teeth. These are usually applied twice to thrice for three to four weeks before you acquire a really noticeable look. Some similar products would claim instant temporary results – within just one hour from application. Dental Kits have nebules of teeth whitening gels that are applied onto the dental trays – both upper and lower. Before anything else, the dental trays are submerged on lukewarm water just long enough to soften it a little and then immediately placing it on your teeth then molding it. The last product mentioned here is the in-office procedure done by the dentist. This is the safest among all methods but also the most expensive. All the more because dental surgeries and cosmetic procedures are not deductible to insurances. This would require several trips to the dental office and having a gradual improvement in teeth color. The dentist uses differen kinds of tooth whitening products depending on the client’s needs.

For the unsafe products, do not choose those products that require to be swished and spitted. Like mouthwashes for example. The product does not stay for very long inside the oral cavity plus it contains a stronger acid thereby eroding the enamel and weakening it. Whitening toothpastes that do not have fluoride are the ones that destroy teeth and make it brittle. Granules or powders are still no different than the toothpastes mentioned. Some tooth whitening products also allow greater damage when combined with another unsafe one.

There you have the safe and unsafe tooth whitening products that will help you to decide which ones to buy and utilize. Know the pros and cons and you will surely attain the whitest teeth you can probably acquire.