December 29, 2008

Tooth Whitening Kits – How They Have Progressed Through The Years

Tooth whitening kits have come a very long way since their debut back in the 1990′s. It is no wonder, considering how much money consumers spend on products designed to give them whiter teeth and a brighter smile. The big hair of the 90′s is gone and so are the initial whitening kits, but the new versions are so much better. Perhaps a little trip down memory lane is in order for you to realize just how far dental practices have come from those first kits you used at home.

The first commercial teeth whitening system was a plastic cup designed to be molded to your teeth and a whitening gel that would fill the cup. You first had to boil the cup and then shape it specifically to your mouth. Each night at bedtime, you would fill the cup with the proper amount of gel and then you would sleep with the contraption in your mouth. The gel would do the work while you slept. Simply wake up and take the pieces out. Sounds really easy, right?

The actual problem, besides the hassle of molding the plastic pieces, is that the gel lost its effectiveness within an hour or two. The gel would also be swallowed during the night. Many people reported sore throats and increased gum sensitivity. Tooth whitening kits began to decline in sales because people became disillusioned with the safety of the product and the hassle of using it, just to get whiter teeth.

Scientists, after making the discovery that the primary ingredient in the gel lost its effectiveness after an hour, devised different kits that meant the user would wear them for a less amount of time. Today’s kits contain a higher concentration of the whitening agent used in tooth bleaching. Most kits are now strips that the user wears for a very short amount of time, either in the morning or the evening.

New tooth whitening kits and products have made the earlier models completely obsolete. Strips and special toothpastes have become the favored choice among individuals seeking to brighten their teeth. Yes, the gel still tastes awful, but until they design a cheesecake flavored bleaching gel, you will just have to live with the taste. At least you are getting whiter teeth out of the deal.

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Filed under Health by Lifelong Health on Dec 29th, 2008.

Comments on Tooth Whitening Kits – How They Have Progressed Through The Years

April 23, 2009

chris from tooth whitening los angeles @ 11:13 pm

Even now I can remember growing up as a child and going to the dentist office to get my teeth cleaned. I would have to keep the gel in my mouth for what it seemed like 15 minutes to an hour. My mouth would fill up with saliva and I couldn’t help but swallow. Once we were done I was walking to the parking lot with my mother and threw up. Funny thing is, the gel tasted oddly good, but I knew I wasn’t supposed to swallow.

I’m glad they’re making better teeth whitening kits.

May 1, 2009

shahil from teeth whitening gel @ 7:16 am

We are getting professional teeth whitening kits now a days as compared what we used to get few years ago.

September 12, 2009

Teeeth Whitening Options @ 5:56 am

Much wider I think. They are improving their self

September 26, 2009

Dave from Cost of Teeth Whitening @ 6:36 pm

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September 29, 2009

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September 30, 2009

Acne Treatments @ 11:22 am

Well I can say tooth whitening has taken a new role now..It has improved a lot as technology is improving day by day.

November 14, 2009

Teeth Whitening @ 8:24 pm

Well at home teeth whitening is a great option which is much better than going to dentist sometimes.

November 20, 2009

Chris from Dazzle White @ 6:43 pm

Big hair came back and I love the strip whitemning

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