Bleaching teeth is a popular procedure that many people want but cannot afford to have it professionally done which is why they use home dental tooth bleaching kits. There are various teeth whitening kits that are available and cost much less than cosmetic tooth whitening. Tooth whitening with bleaching agents are normally made out of either carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. The more commonly used agent is the later because it is approximately 3 times more powerful. Therefore, 5 percent concentration of hydrogen peroxide is about a 15 percent equivalent to carbamide peroxide.
Lower concentrations are available for both peroxides which is good for people who have sensitive teeth and gums. Tooth whitening is not right for everyone so it is important to visit your dentist before having the procedure performed. The lower the concentration is, the more time you will have to sit with the home dental tooth bleaching. A 15 minute bleaching appointment with a dentist might take you 45 minutes at home.
Home dental tooth bleaching kits have a prescribed tooth whitening gel along with a custom fit mouth piece. This insures that the right amount of gel is used and that your teeth receive maximum benefit with the retainer. These kits are also very easy to use because most dental kits will have the gel placed in a pre measured container so that you do not use too much or too little. Dental kits prescribed by doctors are fast, effective but expensive.
There are also over the counter home dental tooth bleaching kits that work well but often take much longer before you begin to see results. They will also cost much less. These kits have a universal fitting mouth guard with a much lower concentration of one of the two peroxides.