There are various tooth whitening products available on the market today. Some are clearly better than others, though this usually comes at a price. As often occurs, the very cheapest products are simply not worth trying. Here is a selection of products that you can try if you want to enhance the look of your smile starting today.

Tooth Whitening Gel

This is available in both a home use and a professional dental context. In years gone by, the dentist was the only option. Later, this gel could usually only be found in only a few other places such as via infomercials. Today, there are many brands to choose form and competition has brought prices down. It can be bought from many places such as Amazon.com

The main ingredient in tooth whitening gel is carbamide peroxide. When in contact with water, carbamide peroxide releases oxygen. Any staining on the teeth is oxidised as a result and a bleaching effect is obtained.

It may take several weeks of applications to obtain the desired whiteness you seek for your teeth. In general, a professional bleaching at your dentist is considered to be more effective. This is largely due to the higher concentrations of gel that your dentist will possess that cannot be obtained over the counter.

Tooth Whitening Strips

Tooth whitening strips are also a very popular method of whitening the teeth. They are easily available over the counter and the active ingredient they contain is hydrogen peroxide. It is claimed that they can whiten your teeth by between three and five shades.

The strips themselves are only around four centimetres in length or so. You can just use a single strip for your upper teeth and a single one for your lower teeth but this means that when you smile then your non-whitened teeth at the side may become visible.

It is a far better idea to use four sets of strips in total. Remember when applying them to ensure that the strips reach into the tiny gaps between your teeth. Otherwise you will have bright white teeth but relatively dark gaps between then which can look unsightly.

Accelerated  Tooth Whitening

One big advantage that a dentist will have over any home kit is that he or she can also accelerate the process using a special light. This means that you can walk away with a better smile after a single session instead of waiting several weeks. Of course, the cost of such treatments is much more than the cost of a home Tooth Whitenig treatment kit.