8 Teeth Whitening Products That Actually Work, According To Dentists
By Krissy Brady June 20, 2017
Whitening Products
These days, there are so many teeth whitening products on the market that the very idea of brightening your smile can become more overwhelming than exciting. Should you invest in teeth whitening kits or trays? Toothpaste or gel? Strips or pens? And which of the bajillion treatments available garner the best results—or any results at all?
Then there's the biggest question of all: Is it better to whiten your teeth at home or at the dentist's office? "When you choose to whiten at home, you're choosing to take a slow and steady approach to whitening, which translates to less side effects, such as tooth sensitivity," says New York-based cosmetic dentist Edward Alvarez, DDS. “You’ll also have a healthier mouth overall because you’re using products that will increase the pH of your mouth for a sustained period of time, ultimately killing bacteria and lessening decay.â€
https://www.prevention.com/beauty/teeth-whitening-products-that-actually-work
