Top 10 Teeth Whitening Myths

In the last few years home teeth whitening has really captured people's attention. Whether its due to the explosion of the celebrity culture or the increasing focus on looking and feeling good, the procedure of whitening your teeth is here to stay and looks to get even more popular.

We reveal and expose the top 10 teeth whitening myths, giving you the real facts so you can be better informed to get the whiter and brighter teeth you deserve!

1) If you have sensitive teeth then strong whitening gels can cause insensitivity. In this case you should look for low strength bleaching agents. Otherwise as look as you follow the instruction it should be pain-free.

2) you will need to visit a cosmetic dentist if you wish to whiten veneers or fillings.

3) Using baking soda on your teeth can help to remove some superficial staining but will not whiten your teeth.

4) Rubbing these ingredients regularly on your teeth will only damage your tooth enamel and is not recommended.

5) The logic that stronger whitening gel will work better makes sense but the impact and potential damage to your tooth enamel means this is not recommended. A safe level of whitening gel should always be used. If in doubt go for a lower strength first.

6) Going to a professional dental clinic for whitening will come at a cost and usually the treatment is little different from using a home teeth whitening kit. Typically similar whitening gels are used and with professional teeth whitening you carry out most of the treatment at home in any case!

7) Whitening treatments are not recommended for people under the age of 18 this is to ensure that tooth enamel is not affected.

8) With the right teeth whitening kit and closely following the instructions then whitening treatments can be safe. Problems may occur if you choose the wrong kit or are tempted to keep the treatment on for longer than recommended. So always follow the instructions!

9) Unfortunately with age our teeth become less white and more stained. So if you want constant white teeth then you will need to repeat your treatment.

10) There is no doubt that white teeth looks more attractive than stained teeth. Whether your confidence is increased with depend on your personality, having a great smile will no doubt do wonders though.