When choosing a methodology for whitening your teeth, you need to consider several factors in order to come up with an option that is going to meet your expectations. Teeth whitening options differ in the degree of effectiveness, time consumption and cost among other factors. Read on to find what you should consider when you want to whiten your teeth.

Strength of the treatment

If you feel that your teeth have received extensive discolouration, then you'll need a strong dose of teeth whitening treatment. Over-the-counter products such as gum, toothpaste and strips tend to be the weakest, whereas, teeth whitening options at the dentist are the strongest. Perhaps it would be a good idea to start with the over-the-counter products, before you seek out stronger options.

Cost

The most expensive treatment will be at the dental office because you need to pay for the experience of the dentist and any equipment they might be using, such as a laser in order to activate the peroxide of the peroxide gel. For a relatively affordable yet effective option, you could use a dentist prescribed at-home option.

This involves going to the dental office for a consultation where strips will be designed to match your specific needs. You will be shown how to use these strips, and they will need to be used on a weekly basis. This option is not as strong as dental-based options, but is stronger than over-the-counter options.

Braces

If you are wearing braces for a teeth straightening treatment, then you can combine that with peroxide strips in order to receive a teeth whitening treatment, too. However, the type of braces that can accommodate peroxide strips are removable ones, such as invisalign. You can get the peroxide strips to be custom made to your braces so that they are a perfect match, and there is no discomfort while wearing them – therefore, you should get both the braces and teeth whitening treatment from the same dental office.

Frequency of treatment

In order for the teeth whitening treatment to be effective, you will need to invest in treatment on a regular basis. That is because no matter how great the treatment is, you will still experience a degradation in the colour of your teeth. It is important to make sure that you have a budget for ongoing treatment, as spending it all on one expensive option might be counter-productive.

To learn more, contact a company like Wanniassa Dental Surgery.