Teeth Whitening Guides

Gels are generally considered the best type of product to use for teeth whitening mainly because the high viscosity means they stay where they are put unlike liquids which would just run off the teeth in no time at all. Thus, although hydrogen peroxide is proven to be the best actual bleaching agent … [Read more...]

It seems that as long ago as 1878 people were  experimenting with teeth whitening, mostly using lemon or lime juice. One enterprising chap called Dr Chapple in America even used hydrochloric acid, although it is not clear in what strength. While acid may make teeth look whiter, it only serves to … [Read more...]

Hydrogen peroxide Hydrogen peroxide has long been recognised as an effective tooth bleaching agent, releasing oxygen to instigate the oxidation of pigmented substances on the teeth, altering their chemical structure so that they no longer possess colour to our eyes. Hydrogen peroxide is a clear … [Read more...]

Whitening your teeth with a suitable home use teeth whitening kit is now generally accepted as an easy way to improve your smile without having to visit your dentist and is very cost effective. Whitening your teeth means bleaching them; bleaching agents for teeth work in much the same way as when … [Read more...]

When it comes to choosing a home teeth whitening kit, how do you know which is the best? There are a number of factors to consider but in essence, a teeth whitening kit needs to be effective, safe, easy to use, and should offer good overall value for money. Let’s take those one at a time… 1. … [Read more...]

A bright, white smile is a definite asset and one that’s easy to achieve nowadays, but there are several different ways to go about it. You can choose from the following options: Laser whitening in a dental surgery or clinic by a dental professional Supervised whitening by a dental … [Read more...]

Suppose you’re getting married in a few weeks’ time and you have a little money to spend on your appearance ahead of your special day -- what would you spend the money on? You could go to a beauty salon and have the full treatment for a few hundred pounds, or perhaps go to a salon for an … [Read more...]

Teeth whitening has become very popular in recent years, thanks to the significant difference it can make to your appearance without having to resort to complex and expensive cosmetic dental treatments. It is worth knowing what makes teeth discoloured in the first place, however, so let’s take … [Read more...]

Whitening your teeth is a straightforward and safe procedure nowadays provided you have it done by an experienced dental professional or you follow the instructions in your home teeth whitening kit carefully. Staying Safe during Laser Teeth Whitening If you are having laser teeth whitening or … [Read more...]

A good quality teeth whitening kit is a safe and effective way to whiten your teeth at home, without fuss or expense. First, however, it’s advisable to spend just a few minutes reading through the instructions to make sure you understand the whole procedure and can do it safely. This article will … [Read more...]