If you are trying to decide whether you should have your teeth whitened at the dentist, or buy a home whitening kit and do them yourself, here are some things you need to know.

After all, while you may think using home whitening products is not as safe as the dentist, you could be completely wrong.

 

The safety of teeth whitening — It does not matter whether you use a home teeth whitening product or have your teeth whitened at the dentist. Both whitening procedures are safe, and both will give you the desired result.

The only caveat you need to remember when whitening your teeth at home is to make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions to the letter.

 

The cost of teeth whitening — Of course, the cost of having your teeth whitened with a home teeth whitening product is much cheaper than having a similar procedure at a dental clinic.

If you are not sure you can afford dental clinic prices then by all means go with a home whitening product instead.

 

The speed of whitening your teeth — While home teeth whitening products, like Whitening Stripes or Tandblekning Hemma, are much cheaper than having the procedure carried out at a dental clinic, they do take longer to achieve their goal.

That means whereas two trips to the dentist may cause you to have markedly whiter teeth, using a home whitening kit could mean two to three weeks of daily use.

However, do remember you can whiten your teeth at home while you are cleaning the house, cooking dinner or watching a movie. Unlike at the dental clinic, which you have to travel to before you can get the treatment done, and where you may have to wait for the dentist to treat you.

All in all, both home whitening and whitening at the dentist are highly effective. It is just up to you as to the one you decide to choose.