Teeth whitening can seem seriously overwhelming with so many different products on the market. There are home kits and in-house options all promising the same thing: whiter teeth. So which option is the best or are all the options just as good as one another? During this article we’re going to take a deeper look at all the whitening options out there and which ones offer the best results. 

Before we get into the nitty gritty of which way is the best we’re going to take a look at why it is we all seem so keen on whitening out smiles. A white smile has been a much loved fashion accessory for as long as humans have been around. There’s even evidence that we were finding ways to whiten our smiles as far back as the Egyptians. Naturally the white smile just complements our faces and gives off a clean look. As social media has grown so has our desire to have a white smile and we’re seeing more ways of whitening being created than ever before, and it is very common for us to see our favourite influencers flashing their top tips and details as to how they got their bright white smile. 

A lot of staining comes down to our diets which are higher in tannin foods such as coffee and wine. There is not a lot we can do about this other than to cut down consumption of them. Of course age does play a role in the colour of our teeth too in that as our enamel thins the yellower layer of dentine is more easily seen through, again there isn’t so much we can do about this other than to professionally whiten our teeth, but this should be discussed with your dentist in Tunbridge Wells. 

First off we’re going to focus on at home whitening, this method is probably the most well used but goes with lots of options which can be hard to understand and navigate. It’s always recommended that before you commit to whitening at home you check it out with your dentist just so you have peace of mind you’re using a safe product. Generally speaking the at-home products that come with a UV light are going to give better results, but will only go so far.  Mouthwashes and toothpastes can be good if you’re only wanting to make a small amount of difference, but don’t expect life changing results. 

If you’re wanting to make a real big difference to the shade of your smile then you’ll want to investigate professional whitening through the dentist. This method does come with a higher price tag, but the results tend to be better and longer lasting. Most dentists will offer a tray whitening service where you’ll take the solution home with you and use customised trays to whiten your smile over a two week period. This is great as you have the trays for future use.