Finding the Balance Between an Afforable Option Vs Something That Works

When researching and trying out different teeth whitener products and treatments, you are either spending too much money or the product you get just does not work at all.

The Idol White teeth whitening pen can be applied easily. All you have to do is brush your teeth as normal; twist the pen to release the gel and apply the gel to your teeth twice a day. Even dentists are recommending this product.

You don’t have to visit the dentist; use any strips, gels or trays. It applies quickly in just seconds. The design allows you to carry it in a purse conveniently. The results you are looking for from a dentist can also be obtained from the Idol White teeth whitening pen.

Finding What Works for You

The Idol White manufacturers do understand people being hesitant in trying something new especially when they have spent money in the past for a product that didn’t even work. Because of this, Idol White is offering a free trial of their product, but only for a limited time. The free trial will give you the opportunity to see all the benefits for yourself.

If you do order the free trial and you find that the product was able to whiten your teeth—then you have just received a free teeth whitening treatment; however, if for any reason you are not satisfied, there was no risk involved and no financial loss. If this product didn’t work—I’m pretty sure the company would not be offering a free trial. This company has more on the line than you do just for trying it.

You can sign up to receive a free trial at http://www.idolwhite.com. Also, while you are there, you can check out the customer, celebrity and media testimonials. After receiving your pen, go ahead and apply it as the directions specify; after seeing the results, you will be pleased that you did.

Whitening Gels – The best results come from getting a fitted tray. You can either obtain these from your local dentist, a company who sells them, or you can get a mouth guard from a sports store. The mouth guard would need to be boiled to fit with your mouth. The best results would come from the fitted tray, but the mouth guard will work just as well. You will be ultimately placing the gel directly on your teeth.

Whitening gel can be purchased from your dentist (but they typically won’t sell it unless you purchased the tray as well); or you can get it from the company who sold you the tray. Some local stores carry these tooth whitening products, such as the gel, the tray and the syringe that is needed, but you have to do your homework, as some gels may not be as effective.

The bleach can definitely cause some irritation to the gum area—so you have to make sure your tray is fitted to your teeth properly and cut around the tooth line area so that the gel cannot extend past to the gums. If you happen to cause some gum damage from bleaching—it is temporary and will go away as long as you stop bleaching.

A good percentage of bleach to purchase would be 16%; any lower than this can take quite a long time to bleach and any higher can be too strong and cause you to have tooth sensitivity.

Sometimes people like to compare tooth whitening products by bleaching one arch at a time and analyze the results of each.

Tooth Whitening Tray – After purchasing your gel and tray, you should be able to place a bead size of gel in each tooth area on the tray. You can apply this with a syringe. Once you do this, you can take the bottom of the syringe to spread the gel in each area of the tray. You don’t have to worry about covering every space because when the tray is fitted, the gel will spread to each crevice on the tooth anyway. You may have to learn by a few mistakes on how much is too much in regards to the gel. You will know you put too much gel in the tray when the gel oozes out the edges when fitted in your mouth.

Should You Go for the Professional Option?

Of course with all of these options, the home method of applying the gel to your teeth will not be as strong as the method used at a dentist; however, if you follow the directions correctly—you can get good use out this product without the expensive cost. Think about it—after spending all of that money on a professional to whiten your teeth—you still have a chance of discoloration through your eating habits, in which the dentist recommends you to do home touch ups anyway. Just something to think about.

Whitening Toothpaste: One of these treatments that are really simple to do comes from the use of whitening toothpaste. Whitening toothpaste should be applied to your toothbrush as any other toothpaste and then brush your teeth as normal. This will help to remove any exterior particles or stains from your teeth.

After you remove any surface material, you should rinse your toothbrush and apply some more whitening toothpaste. Make sure the toothpaste is moistened with water. As you start to brush, move your brush in a circular movement on your front teeth. This action begins the deep cleansing process. Continue on each side for 15 seconds each.

Finally, you can rinse your mouth out with water and then complete a final rinse with either a mouthwash or a mouth rinse to remove any additional bacterial particles. And of course, try not to swallow any of the product as this can cause your stomach to be upset.

Some other teeth whitening treatments available are the teeth whitening strips and the professionally made veneers.

Whitening Strips: Teeth whitening strips can be found at any supermarket. After purchasing, you will see in the box an upper and lower strip. You will need to take out the upper strip and apply the glue side to the upper set of teeth. Then you will take out the lower strip and apply it the same way as the upper strip, but it should be applied to the lower set of teeth.

Take your toothbrush and using the backside, flatten the strips you just placed on your teeth. You may need a wet washcloth to wipe the sides of your mouth as you are applying the strips.

You will need to wait at least 30 minutes for this product to work. Make sure you wash your hands thoroughly of any residue. Do not rinse your mouth until 30 minutes have elapsed. If you leave the strips on for too long—you could actually discolor your teeth. After 30 minutes is up, you then need to rinse.

Whitening Veneers: An alternative to teeth whitening treatments would be the placement of dental veneers, sometimes called porcelain veneers. These are actually made by a dentist and can be either placed on a few discolored teeth or it can cover the entire discolored area. The downside to this is that it is one of the most expensive dental procedures (next to laser whitening) and the veneers can still become discolored with certain foods.

When it comes to teeth whitening, research testimonials on the product you choose to use and pick a method that is best for you. As long as it is done correctly, teeth whitening can occur with many less expensive options than the professional methods.

However, teeth whitening is never permanent—not even for professionally made veneers. You are going to have to change things up with your lifestyle in order to maintain this look.

What You Eat and Drink

Limiting your intake on beverages such as, coffee, tea, red wine, or anything that has a stain causing effect will help to reduce discoloration. Drinking these drinks through a straw can reduce the amount of exposure.

As soon as you are finished eating, it is important to brush your teeth. Brushing your teeth will help to remove any stain causing particles that are still left behind.

Here is a little trick you can do at home. Get some strawberries from the store (pureed does this best) and rub it all over your teeth. Strawberries have an enzyme that acts like a teeth whitener. After this, you need to brush and rinse thoroughly to avoid leaving sugar particles behind.

Eating crunchy vegetables and fruits such as, apples, carrots, celery, and broccoli act as a natural plaque remover.

Other Homemade Maintenance Remedies

There are two homemade maintenance remedies that taste horrible, but work very effectively for obtaining great teeth whitening results. Everyone has probably heard of baking soda and it’s whitening or cleansing effects on your teeth. It helps to dip your toothbrush in baking soda right before you start brushing your teeth.

The other method is combining lemon juice with a teaspoon of salt. Mixing these two will create a paste that you can brush on your teeth. The salt acts like a scrub pad and the lemon juice will help to whiten your teeth. Another great homemade whitener is hydrogen peroxide, but be careful not to swallow any of it when brushing your teeth.

As you can see, maintenance is the key if you want to continue having pearly whites regardless of what method you choose. Choosing a different lifestyle can be challenging for most—but well worth it if your goal is to continue having white teeth.