How Much Whitening Can You Expect From Tray Based Tooth Whitening Products?

Tray based tooth whitening products are for general at-home tooth bleaching. You can use these to whiten more than a few shades or to maintain your white smile.

Tray based systems use a pair of whitening trays – for lower and upper teeth. They come with more or less powerful tooth whitening gels.

You have many options with these products.

You can select the strength of your bleaching gel to match your needs.

For lighter whitening needs or if you are concerned about sensitivity you can choose low concentration gels. (10% carbamide peroxide or 3% hydrogen perodixe)

For serious whitening needs you can choose powerful gels (22% carbamide or 6% hydrogen peroxide)

You can chose between two types of tray based tooth whitening systems:

• Moldable whitening trays
• Custom fitted whitening trays

Tooth whitening products with thermoforming trays

Moldable trays can be made to fit your teeth. You will place the trays in warm water. The heat makes these materials soft enough so you can bend them to your teeth. When cooled down you have a pair of trays fitted to your teeth.

Moldable thermoforming trays provide effective bleaching for those who can tolerate some discomfort, messing around with gels and loose fitting trays. These are much cheaper than custom made trays.

What are they good for?

Light to medium bleaching. Moldable trays fit better than whitening strips. The edges of your teeth can also be whitened with these products. Back teeth are problematic.

You can choose lower concentration gels to maintain your smile.

Trays can be reused. You can even try to mold them multiple times.

What are they not good for?

Heavy duty whitening requires powerful gels. Moldable trays leak. Strong gels can hurt the gums causing sensitivity. Individual teeth cannot be bleached with moldable trays. Back teeth are problematic. If your oral health is questionable or have sensitive teeth you should select a whitening product with custom trays.

Tooth whitening products with custom made trays

Custom tray based tooth whitening products are the top-of-the-line at-home products you can buy. Light to heavy duty bleaching is possible depending on gel concentration.

What are they good for?

Comfortable all around bleaching. Trays provide a perfect fit. You can apply bleach to selected teeth only. Back teeth are covered. Custom trays provide the best bleaching around the edges. These products leak less and are reusable. You can carefully use these products even if your teeth are sensitive or you want to protect your gums.

What are they not good for?

There are no miracles. If you have serious gum problems, cavities or very sensitive teeth you should visit your dentists. Extremely tough stains may not whiten completely even with custom tray based tooth whitening products.

Do you need something better?

You are left with paying a visit to your dentist.

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