What To Look For In Tooth Whiteners
With so many products on the market that claim to whiten your teeth, here’s some tips for what to look for in finding the best at-home whiteners…
Determine the active ingredient in the tooth whitening product.
Carbamide Peroxide (also known as urea peroxide) is the active ingredient in the most popular tooth whitening systems. The percentage of Carbamide Peroxide can range from 10% to 22%. The higher the percentage of Carbamide Peroxide in the tooth whitening gel, the more powerful the gel. Understand that using a high percentage (22%) of Carbamide Peroxide may cause tooth and gum irritation.
Hydrogen Peroxide is the active ingredient in many effective tooth whitening gel systems. The percentage of Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) is often at 9%. Consider your tooth whitening flavor options:
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