Hair and Beauty Tips

How Does a Tooth Whitening Tray Work?

The home teeth whitening process involves adding a gel solution to a tooth whitening tray which is then applied to the surface of the teeth. Using a tooth whitening tray is convenient and easy and it costs a fraction of professional tooth whitening from a dentist.

However, when you use the tooth whitening tray, keep the following points in mind:

• Occasionally teeth can become sensitive to hot and cold when using a home tooth whitening kit. Brushing your teeth with an oxygenated toothpaste will strengthen your teeth to minimize any reaction and the teeth should settle down when the whitening process is complete.
• In order to obtain the best results the tray needs to fit as snugly as possible, so carefully follow the molding instructions included with the kit.
• Choose a home-based kit that uses a carbamide peroxide base rather than glycerine based, which can potentially harm teeth. Ensure that the formula you purchase has a minimum 21 percent concentration of carbamide peroxide.

A tooth whitening tray may also used by the dentist when performing professional teeth bleaching. The function of the tooth whitening tray remains the same, however - to carry the gel and protect the gums.