5 Reasons to Ditch Your At-Home Teeth Whitening Kit

5 Reasons to Ditch Your At-Home Teeth Whitening Kits

DIY teeth whitening might be convenient, but is it safe and effective? Read on to learn 5 reasons why you should ditch at-home teeth whitening kits.

Store bought teeth whitening kits are inexpensive and sometimes even fun to try, especially that new black charcoal powder that turns your teeth black for a few minutes.

But what if we told you that you were actually damaging your teeth with the DIY whitening kits?

It's quite common to think that dentist offices overprice their services to make more money. However, the real reason the dentist cost more than the drugstore brand kits is that our products actually work and don't damage the teeth.

But to prove our point, we will give you 5 more reasons why you should stay away from at-home teeth whitening kits and what could happen if you don't.

1. Increased Tooth Sensitivity

At-home teeth whitening kits such as strips and bleaching trays are extremely acidic and can destroy your enamel.

Enamel is the outer layer of your teeth that protects the dentin. If the enamel is cracked or stripped away, this will cause tooth sensitivity.

It is found that over half of individuals who used at-home teeth whiteners experienced teeth sensitivity ranging from mild to extreme. Extreme sensitivity can result in pain from air and sound.

While some individuals may experience mild sensitivity from an in-office whitening treatment, many individuals do not experience any sensitivity at all.

If they do experience any form of sensitivity, it is temporary and will end as soon as the treatment ends.

Even those charcoal teeth whiteners can scratch the enamel causing sensitivity.

Cheap teeth whiteners can also cause nerve damage along with ruining the enamel, which may lead to having a root canal or the removal of your tooth.

2. Lack Of Results

There are a lot of at-home teeth whitening kits that contain healthier ingredients, however, they don't do much to make your teeth noticeably whiter after one use.

So instead of using the kit once a week or once a month, you use it every day to achieve that whiter smile quicker. These healthier ingredients are no longer as healthy because you are overusing them.

This, in turn, causes the enamel to decay and results in sensitive teeth.

You may stop for a little while because your teeth are hurting, but you still continue to use them once the pain settles and then you end up causing permanent tooth sensitivity.

All of this damage and you still do not achieve the results you wanted in the first place.

Instead of going through this experience, you could just schedule an appointment with the doctor and receive safe molds that you insert once or twice a day for 30 minutes.

These molds fit your teeth perfectly and it is created to effectively whiten your teeth in a safe manner.

3. Blisters

So why are molds from the doctor necessary?

Because all over the counter strips and molds are created as a one size fits all manner which causes leaking to occur inside the mouth.

The ingredients that are used on your teeth are now dripping on your gums, lips, inside your cheeks, and on your tongue.

These ingredients are only meant to be used on the enamel and are way too strong on anything else. This, in turn, causes painful blisters inside your mouth.

You now have extremely sensitive teeth and blisters inside your mouth just because you wanted to whiten your teeth on a budget.

4. You Won't Know The Real Reason Your Teeth Are Discolored.

Many people have stained teeth due to drinking coffee or eating certain foods, such as blueberries and pomegranates.

But what some people do not realize is that their teeth are discolored because of decaying or permanently damaged teeth.

Diseases such as celiac disease, gum disease(gingivitis and periodontitis), and even diabetes could be the cause of why your teeth are yellowing.

It is easy to see your teeth are yellow and want to whiten them, but it is best to figure out what the actual cause is. You won't know the official answer if you do not make an appointment with your dentist.

By finding the source of your yellow teeth, you can save money in the long run by avoiding certain foods, taking care of your teeth, or maintaining any health problems you may have.

5. It Will Cost You More Money In The Long Run

People tend to go towards at-home teeth whitening kits because it is cheaper up front. You can either spend $45 at the store or you can spend a lot more at the dentist.

But what individuals don't realize is that you are actually saving money if you get your teeth whitened by a professional.

The initial cost of the drugstore strips are cheaper, but because the results don't last very long, you have to repurchase them a lot sooner.

Then your teeth get overly sensitive from constant use and you have to buy toothpaste and other gels for sensitive teeth. Sometimes the sensitivity gets so bad that you may have to take painkillers every day just to manage the discomfort.

If the discomfort persists, you may need to actually need root canal surgery.

All of these costs add up and it becomes much more of a burden on you.

Why You Should Use Doctor Prescribed Teeth Whitening Kits

Now that you have received more information on drugstore and DIY teeth whitening kits, you realize the dangers it presents to your oral health.

No one feels 100% secure about their smile if they have yellow teeth, especially if they tried to fix the problem and they made their oral health even worse.

To avoid any permanent damage to your teeth and gums, put down those store bought strips and book an appointment with us. We will walk you through the step by step procedures to maintain white and healthy teeth.

However, if you want more proof of our abilities, check out these testimonials of real clients we have helped.