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(Teeth Whitening Devices)
To achieve whiter teeth and a radiant smile, use modern teeth-whitening kits such as connected LED trays or an LED lamp. You can also use disposable devices to whiten your teeth for long-lasting results. Here are some teeth-whitening products intended for professionals and suitable for home use.
The connected LED tray
The connected LED tray, made partly of silicone, features an ergonomic U-shaped design like some models of U-shaped electric toothbrush. It incorporates LED strips that enhance the active ingredients in the gel to whiten your teeth without damaging your gums. You can connect it to your smartphone or USB drive via a cable. Some models can operate for up to 10,000 hours.
To have healthy, completely white teeth, use this device correctly after brushing. First, spread 1 ml of whitening gel inside the tray. Then connect the device and place it in your mouth. After that, whiten your teeth for 20 minutes (once a day), ensuring that the tray fits your teeth properly. You can apply light pressure if necessary. It is recommended that you do not smoke or drink during the 15 minutes following treatment. You will achieve the desired shade after a maximum of 14 days of use.
Teeth-whitening pen
Designed for home use and quick results, this pen-shaped device removes stains left on your enamel by tea, coffee, and tobacco. Often supplied with a shade guide, it conveniently cleans the canines, premolars, and incisors. To do this, the pen spreads whitening gel (containing peroxide, sodium, glycerin, etc.) over your enamel to provide a dual action.
This home teeth-whitening tool can restore the whiteness of your teeth and, consequently, your smile within 3 days when used for 15 minutes per day. In short, this type of teeth-whitening kit, unlike a brush, is particularly recommended for sensitive teeth.
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Whitening teeth with an LED lamp
This electronic device uses LED technology to activate the ions contained in the whitening gel. Intended exclusively for professional use, the LED lamp effectively speeds up the teeth-whitening process. In general, it can produce whiter, brighter teeth in just 20 minutes. Its use must be combined with teeth-whitening gel and a clip-on tray.
Before treatment, applying a cleaning spray is strongly recommended to prepare the tooth enamel. The Whitecare teeth-whitening lamp, featuring 5 LED booster technology, is among the kits most commonly used by dentists and can quickly restore your star-quality smile.
Ready-to-use teeth-whitening kits
To address the exclusive use of professional teeth-whitening kits by dentists, oral-care brands have developed ready-to-use devices that anyone can use at home. In addition to being affordable, these teeth-whitening kits are readily available from pharmacies and drugstores. Naturally, they contain a specific product: teeth-whitening gel based on hydrogen peroxide. However, ready-to-use teeth-whitening devices remain ineffective against stains caused by dietary habits or age.
Teeth-whitening strips
These are transparent, self-adhesive strips designed to fit the shape of the teeth perfectly. Teeth-whitening strips for all ages are evenly coated with approximately 6% gel. To benefit from their effects, simply apply a strip to your teeth and leave it on for 30 minutes or longer. According to customer reviews, Ray Of Smile teeth-whitening strips have already proven reliable. The same applies to Teeth Whitening products.
Brush-on gel
This teeth-whitening kit is effective for targeted treatment of a specific tooth. It precisely removes discoloration from certain areas of enamel. This type of kit works similarly to a toothbrush coated with whitening toothpaste. Among oral-care brands, Very Good Smile produces the most convenient brush-on gel.
Disposable trays
This single-use, easily portable device requires no prior fitting and poses no risk of damaging the pulp or gums. More hygienic and practical, it comes with an individual dose of teeth-whitening gel for immediate application. It can be used for up to 14 days for a long-lasting effect (1 year).
Whitening powders and whitening toothpastes:
Although less powerful than peroxide-based gels, these products can help remove surface stains and make teeth slightly whiter with regular use.
Laser whitening:
This method, generally performed in a dental office, uses the heat of the laser to activate and accelerate the whitening gel applied to the teeth.
Tray-based whitening systems:
These kits include plastic trays (often moldable to fit your teeth) that you fill with whitening gel and wear for a specified period.
Laser whitening:
This method, generally performed in a dental office, uses the heat of the laser to activate and accelerate the whitening gel applied to the teeth.
Good oral hygiene before whitening...
Before undergoing whitening, it is important to maintain good oral hygiene. Simply brush your teeth properly. If you do not brush them thoroughly enough, teeth whitening will not be effective. There is only one solution: the Y-Brush toothbrush. It will make brushing your teeth easier. Brushing your teeth will become child's play.
