DenTek Complete White Professional Whitening
Dental products company DenTek has introduced a teeth whitening product into their range of dental floss and picks. The product is called Complete White Professional Whitening and it is advertised as an affordable whitening system that blocks sensitivity while giving professional-quality whitening for a whole year. Teeth bleaching systems like this one appear to cover the range of possible needs in teeth whitening.
DenTek’s Complete White Professional Whitening system is a dual-formula system that is to be used at home. You use the formula once a day and the application takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. In 7 days the Deep Stain Formula will have done its work and your teeth should be whiter.
The entire year side of the bargain is covered by the Touch-Up Formula that comes with the pack which you apply once a month to maintain the whitening effect.
To apply the DenTek Complete White Professional Whitening system you spread a film of the Deep Stain Formula gel to the inside of the Comfort Trays. The trays are placed over the upper and lower teeth firmly to spread the gel evenly. They are then left in place for 30 minutes. Remove the trays after 30 minutes and then you brush or rinse the remaining gel from your teeth.
The Deep Stain Formula gel is made with 6% hydrogen peroxide. This level has been kept low to avoid causing discomfort to the gums and so that the tooth enamel is not affected. The active ingredient in the Touch-Up Formula is a 10% carbamide peroxide.
The tooth sensitivity problem that other OTC teeth whitening systems have is caused by the peroxide in the product dehydrating the teeth during application. The Complete White gels are designed to hydrate the teeth while they work.
Speaking of work, does the Complete White Professional Whitening work? The only independent review of the product that I have seen has given the system a moderate rating with only mediocre results and a complaint that the trays were uncomfortable. Time will tell as more people try the product and give feedback on their results.
The cost of the DenTek Complete White Professional Whitening pack is around $20 but if you visit the Dentek website you can order coupons that give you $5 off the price.
Aquafresh White Trays
Aquafresh White Trays is an over the counter teeth whitening treatment that can be used on a daily basis to gradually whiten teeth. The Aquafresh White Trays are bought as flexible, pre-filled trays that have been manufactured to provide a secure fit with an adequate dose of whitener every time you use them.
When you buy an Aquafresh White Trays packet you are getting a 7-day home treatment system. The idea behind the whitening trays is that you can fit them on your teeth and they will immediately begin to work. If you then wish to move around the home, or even leave the house, you are free to do so because the trays are not messy, are quick working and are entirely enclosed.
The instructions advise you that they trays can be placed on the upper and lower teeth, after which you need to press them firmly into place in order to spread the gel properly around the teeth. The treatment will then take 30 – 45 minutes, but you don’t have to sit still while waiting for the Aquafresh White Trays to do their job.
The treatment should be performed once a day for 5 days, although the website explains that even better results can be attained by increasing the treatment to 7 days.
The active ingredient in the whitening gel is hydrogen peroxide and the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the gel is 10%. Note that hydrogen peroxide can cause strong reactions to delicate parts of the body such as gums or tongue. If you notice any sort of irritation or burning, discontinue use immediately. To prevent peroxide burns it is a good idea to wipe off any excess gel after pressing the tray to your teeth. You could also smear a layer of Vaseline around your gums as a preparatory step. Following the whitening treatment, after you remove the trays from your teeth, be sure to rinse the mouth out thoroughly with water before you brush your teeth.
By all reports Aquafresh White Trays works. Teeth are whitened, although the extent to which the whitening process takes place varies from person to person, as with most over the counter treatments. A large proportion of people who have used the product have reported a variety of problems including severe teeth pain, gum and tongue pains and sores caused from using the trays. Quite a large number of people have also mentioned that it is quite difficult to keep the trays in place for the duration of the treatment.
As with all teeth whitening products you should proceed with caution. The cost of a package containing one treatment of Aquafresh White Trays is around the $35.00 mark. If you experience discomfort during or after your first treatment, make sure you discontinue using it.
