5 Home Teeth Whitening Tips

Teeth whitening is more affordable and accessible then ever. Almost anyone and everyone has attempted at least one form or another of Teeth Whitening in the comfort of their own home - whether it be in the form of whitening strips, thermoforming or boil and bite trays, toothpaste, rinses, online whitening gels or visiting your dentist for custom fit teeth whitening trays.

Although there are many 'Do It Yourself Teeth Whitening' options out there it is always best to ensure both the product and company you are purchasing from not only reputable but source their products from professional licensed dental suppliers. It is sometimes all to easy to get caught up in the cheap, gimmicky wording and sales jargon that many non-professional suppliers market in order to sell their cheap, fake imitation product.

 The House of Mouth has put together 5 simple, basic tips in response to some of the common questions we get asked everyday about our professional grade at home teeth whitening products. So here they are...

 

TIP ONE: Use Teeth Whitening Gel Sparingly

There is a misconception out there that you if you 'simply' fill your teeth whitening trays up with bleach your teeth will whiten better and faster. This is so far from the truth. Simply place 1-2 pen drops of bleach on each tooth indentation. This will conserve bleach, save you money and avoid soft issue irritation and sensitivity.

TIP TWO: Sensitivity

Most people experience some degree of tooth sensitivity when teeth whitening. If your teeth become overly sensitive, simply have a rest day, that is a day that you DO NOT whiten between each whitening treatment. Using sensitive toothpaste in replace of standard toothpaste when brushing and even placing a Desensitizing Agent e.g GC Tooth Mousse, Pola Soothe or Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief in your whitening trays for 30minutes before bed each night will also assist.

 

TIP THREE: Avoid High Staining Foodstuffs

A great general rule is to avoid consuming anything that would stain a white shirt whilst completing the initial phases of your whitening treatment e.g tea, coffee, red wine, tomato sauce, curries etc. Your teeth are highly porous, particularly when whitening and they will readily absorb colors which will decrease your overall whitening result but also increase the time taken to achieve your desired tooth shade.

 

TIP FOUR: Store Unused Whitening Gel in the Refrigerator

Most professional grade teeth whitening gel will last for up to about a year when stored in a cool, dark place like a refrigerator. For example Pola recommend that both our Polanight and Poladay Teeth Whitening gels are optimally stored between 2 and 25 degrees Celsius to ensure the longevity of the active ingredients.

 

TIP FIVE: Don't Whiten Too Often!

It is not recommended to bleach your teeth everyday of the week. Simply, whiten your teeth each night until you reach your desired shade then enter a top regime by bleaching your teeth 1-2 times every 4-8 weeks. This will maintain your bright, white smile whilst limiting possible side effects from bleaching too regularly.

 To read more 'Teeth Whitening Tips' visit our FAQ Page.