Why Do The DIY Teeth Whitening So Popular

In-office whitening procedures are sought by people, because it gives their teeth a visibly whiter shade in a minimal amount of time. It involves the dentist applying high-concentration peroxide gel on your teeth and letting it stay for about 15 to 20 minutes. The latest procedures have an additional step - directing light towards your teeth to heighten the effect of the peroxide gel. This light technology delivers whiter results in a shorter period of time. In the traditional in-office whitening procedure without using any light equipment, stubborn stains may have to be treated for more than one session, while treatment that uses light can give your teeth its maximum whiteness in just a single session of an hour or less. Professionally done treatments usually cost from USD 400 to USD 500.

A common DIY teeth whitening tip that most people are using is creating your own toothpaste made out of baking soda and peroxide. Both of these ingredients have whitening agents which can be used for your teeth as well. Just put it on your toothbrush and use it like your ordinary tooth paste.

Another DIY tooth whitening technique is using salt and lemon juice. These is one of the cheapest and easiest dental whitening tips decades ago and still used by many up to now. Simply mix the salt and lemon juice to create a paste-like texture. Using the tip of your finger, gently apply the mixture to the yellowish teeth or any part of your teeth that has discoloration.

You can use dental lab equipment such as ultrasonic scaler to do DIY dental care.

You can also do tooth whitening on your own, if you want something cheaper. Professionally dispensed DIY (do-it-yourself) kits can range from USD 100 to USD 400. They use procedures that are very much like in-office treatments. However, the peroxide gel would be of a much lower concentration and, of course, you wouldn't have any light equipment to use. You need to apply the gel with the use of the teeth trays provided and have to wear those trays for a couple of hours or even overnight.

Meanwhile, you can also buy dental bleaching or whitening products from the grocery stores or drugstores. They come in various forms - toothpastes, gums, strips, and so on - and can cost you as low as USD 20. Of course, the effects of these products aren't guaranteed. Most of the time, the result is inconsistent shading on your teeth.