by Tim Croy

Many factors affect personal success and self-esteem. One of those ranked most highly, however, is having a smile of which one can be proud. Teeth that are stained, yellowed, or grey are less attractive, and people with discolored teeth often express discomfort with smiling because of this issue. People value having a bright smile and are willing to pay for this privilege.

One approach to accomplishing this goal is to utilize the services of a cosmetic dentist. These professionals, however, are very expensive, and may be unaffordable for many individuals. Another solution is to purchase home teeth whitening kits. These kits, available for between $20 and $300, are a slightly less expensive alternative. Another option is to locate a company that sells gel as a maintenance formula to r return customers.

One gel that is available is offered by Directwhite. It comes in two solution strengths, 22 and 35 percent, of the key ingredient, carbamide peroxide. Created by an FDA-sanctioned laboratory, this gel is available to customers in syringes of 3ml each. The weaker gel can be left on the teeth for 1-3 hours daily. The stronger solution, however, should only be applied for 30 minutes daily.

Durabrite gel is also available. This gel is available in the same solution strengths of peroxide, and are provided at nearly the same cost. This compound, like most others, is marketed as a pure compound without filling ingredients.

One of the easiest solutions to use that is currently available is Easy Comfort whitening gel. This gel, intended to be used as a maintenance regimen for persons who have completed a whitening program, helps to keep those pearly whites bright. The gel is intended to be applied for only five minutes each day. The product does come with one warning, however; persons who have gum problems or wear braces should avoid using this product.

Urea peroxide is the primary ingredient in another company’s whitening gel. This solution, sold as Rembrandt Extra Comfort, has a glycerin base and also contains fluoride. Glycerin and fluoride are chemicals that slow the whitening process, however, and this gel may be less effective in teeth whitening as a result.

The manufacturers of Day-White offer a product that appears to whiten as effectively using only 4.5 percent hydrogen peroxide as a primary ingredient. The compound also contains fluoride, however, which slows the whitening process. It also contains glycerin, a chemical that appears to result in the highest degree of mouth sensitivity.

A large number of whitening gels are available for sale, and choosing between them is hard. Each of these gels, according to experts, appears to be equally effective in whitening teeth. The best advice appears to be that individuals should select a whitening gel that is easily available to them and cost-effective. If that gel causes mouth discomfort, its use should be discontinued and another alternative can be tried. People should find, and use, the gel that works best for them.

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