Are Teeth Whitening Costs High?
We all want that beautiful, white smile, but it's hard for most people to be
able to afford those teeth whitening costs for the services that dentists provide. And, you can forget about insurance covering any part of the cost. So unless you're a dentist - or you have some money - you're pretty much left out in the cold as far getting those teeth to shine within your budget. Or, are you? Happily, there are a few affordable ways to get those whites pearly, and here is a short list of them now:
Over-the-counter whiteners - There are many teeth whitening agents you can get at your local retail pharmacy - and if you were to buy all of them at once, the cost wouldn't equal half of what you'd by paying to have your dentist do it. In fact, the cheapest product - the paint-on gel - is definitely priced under $10. And, as we have all experienced before - sometimes cheaper isn't always better.
For starters, paint-on gels contain the least amount of whitening agent of all the over-the-counter products. And, it's more than a bit tricky using that tiny brush to coat each tooth with the nasty tasting gel base. You may end up eating some accidentally, as this product has a tendency to slide off some teeth, and into your mouth - yet become glue-like and stick to others. And, if you manage to get through the ordeal and stick with using it, you may find, like many already have, that all that icky tasting gel didn't make one bit of difference in the appearance of your teeth!
Whitening strips - Some people swear by whitening strips in regards to brightening up their smiles by a several shades. However, it is a bit more pricey than the paint gel - ranging anywhere from $15 to $20 - unless the brand you pick is on sale. And, you have to learn how to correctly apply the proper strip to the appropriate upper or lower set of teeth or you'll end up wasting a few of them. Once you get this down, however, you're home free after approximately 10 to 15 minutes - when the whitening is done, and you can remove them.
Although slightly better tasting that the paint brush gel product, the flavor of the strips still isn't anything to write home about - so be prepared for more unpleasant tastes. And, for those who are interested, there are some strips made with a "flavor" base, that the manufacturer says will bleach your teeth, then conveniently dissolve away to nothing in your mouth. However, it doesn't happen quite like it does in the commercials - which promote things in a much too easy-breezy way to be true. Instead, many times the product will gunk up as it's dissolving, and then form a glue-like mass on some of your teeth. However the important thing is, by following the directions in using the whitening strip, you should start to notice quite a difference in the color of your teeth, in a very short time.
Natural alternatives - There are even some ways to shine up those choppers, courtesy of Mother Nature herself. Baking soda, salt and a dip of hydrogen peroxide on your toothbrush, not only cleans your teeth wonderfully, but will start to whiten them with continued use - although the process is slower than that of the over-the-counter products. And, the taste of the baking soda is NOT pleasant. Another snafu is if you tend to brush your teeth too hard as a habit, you could start to wear away your enamel with the baking soda's abrasive properties.
A more flavorful way to shine up those teeth is by using the inside of an orange peel to rub on the front side of each tooth - a routine which many people swear by in working well, and fast! But there is a downside, of course. You will need to be very careful to rinse your mouth out with water, immediately after each "rub". This is because citrus contains natural acids that are known to eat into teeth if any residue at all, is left behind on them. So, if you choose to whiten this way, make sure you're careful in doing it.
So, there you have some facts on how to combat high teeth whitening costs. Hopefully, one of these ways will work for you, and you won't have to save up for 10 year to have a pricey professional treatment done at your dentist's office. If you wish to research this subject further, feel free to surf the internet - where you're sure to find many more alternatives than were addressed here.
by: James Patterson.
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