Best Friends Pack (2x Professional Teeth Whitening Kits)

Tooth enamel is the hard outer covering of the tooth. Below that is another area known as dentine which is softer than the protective layer of enamel. If your smile isn’t as bright as you would like, you are probably looking to get to the root of the problem. The stains on your teeth could be caused by one or more factors.

• Age - natural yellowing of the teeth occurs as we age due to the fact that the enamel gets thinner, exposing the yellowish dentine underneath.
• Medications - if you notice your teeth are suddenly dull and discoulored, think back to any changes you have made to your lifestyle or diet in the recent months. It may surprise you to know that some people can get discoloured teeth from the medications they take. If you feel this might be the case talk to your health professional.
• Tobacco - another huge lifestyle culprit is smoking and using tobacco products. The tar and nicotine in tobacco causes tough stains on teeth, in addition to giving them a yellow, or even brown, tinge.
• Food and Drink - if you don’t smoke and haven’t changed your medications recently, then your teeth might be stained because of what you’re eating and drinking. Foods that are highly acidic, like citrus fruits, can wear down the enamel of your teeth exposing the yellow colour (dentine) underneath. Dark coloured drinks like wine and coffee can also cause unsightly tooth stains due to the chromogens – intense colour pigments – that cling to your tooth’s enamel.

 

Dental bleaching ranges from cheap drugstore products to pricey cosmetic dentistry treatments carried out in the dentist’s office. The price primarily depends on these few factors:

Time – want pearly white teeth by tonight? That will likely cost you a fair amount more than if you can wait a few days or weeks. The speed with which you want to see a positive outcome will impact how much you are going to pay. This is because faster acting whiteners have more aggressive ingredients that will cost more. Having said that, people who have used the Pearly Whites dental bleaching kits often report outstanding results after a single treatment.

Tooth Shades – much like how long it takes to whiten, how much brighter you want your smile to be will affect the price you pay. If you just want to slightly lighten them with a daily whitening toothpaste, then it will typically cost around $10 per tube but it will require daily use, take a long time to see any significant difference and is unlikely to achieve anything other than a shade or two lighter. If you are looking for amazingly whiter teeth, you will have to pay for more powerful products or methods that will give you the fast wow factor you want. The Pearly Whites Professional tooth whitening product uses a relatively high percentage of active ingredients to help you achieve outstanding results while at the same time including a desensitization gel in the unlikely event of tooth or gum sensitivity.

Method– If you choose the cosmetic dentistry or local dentist in-office option, then you will need to be prepared to spend upwards of $500 to brighten your smile. This is because you are paying for the product as well as the dentist’s time. If you choose a dentist dispensed take-home kit, then you may be able to get professional outcomes for less than in office appointments however many dentists require that you first undergo in chair treatments which significantly increases the overall cost of the take away kit. If you choose an OTC option - like the Pearly Whites Best Friends Pack - you will likely pay the least for comparable results and save a small fortune on follow up treatments and maintenance.

Each at-home whitening product will come with helpful instructions that can aid in your decision making process. You need to decide how much you want to spend, how quickly you want to see results, and how dramatically different you want your smile to look. Once you have made up your mind, you can check the available products to find the whitening methods that match your requirements.

The type of tooth bleaching product you use really depends on your preference, time constraints, and budget. The three most common categories are:

In-Office – this is the most expensive option available because it requires being under the supervision of a dental professional. You will need to schedule a consultation with a dentist or other cosmetic dentistry professional who will assess your oral health and determine if you are a good candidate for treatment. If you are approved, the professional will typically use a bleaching gel that is activated by a strong UV light to lighten your teeth. This process normally takes about 1 hour and can cost anywhere from $500, depending on the dental clinic you visit.

Dentist Take-Home Kits – these kits must be dispensed by dental professionals and they contain many of the same bleaching chemicals as the in-office treatment methods. The difference is that these kits can be done at home. You will need to request that your dentist or oral health care provider order a kit, and when you pick it up they will give you instructions on how to use the kit to maximize your results. These kits vary in time commitment from days to weeks and typically cost a few hundred dollars. It is worth noting that many dentists will require you to pay for a consultation, and in some cases an in chair whitening treatment, before allowing you to purchase a take home kit.

At Home Systems – bleaching your teeth at home using an over the counter (OTC) product is one of the most popular options because it fits into most budgets and schedules. You are able to carry out the treatment at a time and place that suits you and you can choose the product option that fits your budget and shade goals. Whiteners like toothpastes can cost just a few dollars at the store, but will take a fairly long time to work when compared with more powerful OTC products. Other at home whitening systems are gel kits, pens and strips. These options typically cost under $100 and can give you visible results after just one treatment, although they may require regular use before you see a significant improvement or achieve your desired tooth shade.

 

Getting brighter teeth means you’ll need to do more than just change your diet and stop the habits that are causing discolouration. You need to tackle the tooth stains that have already built up. This is where dental bleaching in general, and home kits in particular, can be a life saver.

When it comes to whitening kits there are two options: dentist dispensed (professional) and over the counter (OTC). Here’s what you need to know about both.

Professional grade, or dentist dispensed, kits come with powerful peroxide gel that contains effective bleaching agents. Often, these gels will be placed in trays that fit snugly over your teeth, keeping the bleaching agent in close contact with the stains on your teeth. The high strength ingredients used in these kits usually means that your dentist will have to order the kit through a company and give it to you along with detailed instructions for how you use them.

The cost is usually quite a bit higher than OTC alternatives and the results are not always better as the percentage of bleach varies widely in both professional and OTC kits. The Pearly Whites Professional dental whitening kit contains 35% CP (roughly 12% HP).

The quality and fit of the gel trays will also make a difference to how successful the whitening is. While some dentistry-dispensed kits use laboratory moulds of your own teeth to ensure a perfect fit, many use mouldable trays that come with instructions for you to make the impression of your teeth, and some simply contain standard trays that are “one size fits all”.

OTC at-home whitening kits are a more cost effective option. Much like the professional-grade kits, these products contain bleaching agents to help you get brighter teeth and they usually come with gel trays that fit into your mouth helping to hold the gel against your teeth. As with the dentist dispensed kits, the strength of the gel and the quality of the trays will largely determine how successful your efforts are. There are a number of different brands and kit options on the market, both online and in retail outlets, and the effectiveness should be carefully reviewed before you purchase. Online testimonials - and before and after photos - can be helpful in determining which at- home product works best. Pearly Whites has over 40,000 verified customers and you can read their testimonials and opinions on our website’s product pages.

In addition to whitening kits, other common OTC teeth whitening products are toothpastes, mouth rinses, pens and strips. Each option has benefits, and you will be able to see noticeable results in a matter of days or weeks depending on which on you choose. You will likely need to use toothpastes and mouth rinses for at least a few weeks before you really see any results. Whitening strips, however, contain an active ingredient on one side of the strip that you place against your teeth. The prolonged exposure to the whitening agent means you will likely see results more quickly when using the strips.

It is important to know that everyone’s teeth are naturally an off-white ivory colour. Most products will help you whiten your teeth a few shades lighter, while more powerful products can give much more drastic results.

It’s important to remember that tooth whitening (no matter which option you choose) will last a while but is not permanent, and maintenance will be required. You may need to do the treatment again as you see the initial effects starting to fade. This is an important consideration when comparing pricing as an in chair treatment can cost upwards of $500 each whereas an in home kit with enough gel for several treatments costs a fraction of that. To avoid having to re-treat more than is absolutely required, be sure to avoid diet and lifestyle choices that can make your teeth stain and dull more quickly.