Teeth Whitening Toothpastes

Teeth whitening toothpaste contain mild abrasives to remove surface stains.  Some whitening toothpaste may have additional polishing agents and special chemicals that are more effective against stains than regular toothpaste, but teeth whitening toothpaste are not designed to actually “bleach” your teeth.

Teeth Whitening Strips

Teeth whitening strips are popping up in every drug store across the nation. These whitening strips sold over the counter are fairly inexpensive, easy to use and most of them really work. Teeth whitening strips may take longer to produce the desired results depending on the strength of peroxide that they contain.

In-Office Bleaching

In-office teeth whitening offers excellent results.  This procedure is performed in the dental office and can be done quickly, usually in a little over an hour. In-office bleaching is expensive, but the time that you save by having immediate results can make this option appealing.