Tooth Whitening Trays

A tray based at home teeth whitening system has become the popular way to whiten your teeth. Many dentists prefer this format, and their patients are delighted with the results they see. The success of any whitening treatment relies on the fit of the tooth whitening trays.

If your tray does not work correctly, you will not get the most out of your bleaching session. The gel will seep over the edge and out of the tray. Or if the tray does not fit correctly, the gel may sit at the bottom, not covering the entire exterior of your teeth.

The same can happen with a tray that fits to tight, not allowing the gel to cover the teeth properly. This holds true no matter if the whitening procedure is performed at your local dentist office or by you at home.

This can also become the most expensive component of the whitening treatment. Some trays can cost approximately $300. We all know how easy it is to lose one, or accidently drop one into a substance that would rendered the tray useless. Believe me, I have done it! This could end up costing a serious sum of money over a period of time.

Over the last several years manufacturers started to see this as a revenue stream, and have come up with innovated ways to promote teeth whitening procedures that incorporate the use of their tooth whitening trays. In addition, you no longer have to purchase custom tooth whitening trays directly from your dentist. You can now purchase professional trays online.

Do It Yourself Tooth Whitening Trays

There are companies that provide you with the opportunity to purchase molded do it yourself tooth whitening tray kits. These kits will enable the buyer to make the same trays that your dentist uses for their professional office laser teeth whitening procedures. The process is extremely easy.

Since there are several different brands to select from, you will first need to determine which brand. Once you have selected a brand, you will simply select which tray and the strength of the whitening gel you will be using. The manufacturer will mail you the impression molds, and the materials you will need to take the imprint. The kits also come with a step by step instruction manual.

Using, the molding materials you will take a cast of your teeth and return the mold to the manufacturer. The manufacturer will then send you your air tight whitening trays. They will also incorporate the correct strength bleaching materials to use with your new trays. The trays take approximately four to five weeks to be completed.

Before, you choose a home tooth whitening trays system; you may want to confer with your dentist. Since you will be performing the whitening techniques in the comfort of your own home, you will want verification that the system you choose will not damage you teeth in any capacity.

Your dentist will be able to assist you in selecting a system that is best suited for producing the results you want. They will also be able to assist you in determining what percentage of the active ingredient will be best for your teeth.

You want to make certain you avoid using the incorrect percentage, for too long of a time. Using the wrong percentage or using the correct percentage for too long, could cause you teeth to become highly sensitive. Over time, this could damage your teeth.