Does a Teeth Whitening Pen Work
February 17th, 2010
No matter how religiously one brushes the teeth, staining and discoloration will still happen due to habits such as smoking and drinking too much tea and coffee. Maybe your teeth have been yellow for a long time already. If you want to whiten your teeth, why not try a teeth whitening pen?
How does a teeth whitening pen work
A teeth whitening pen contains whitening formula in gel form. Using the teeth whitening pen is easy. You just have to rotate a part, usually the bottom, of the pen to expel the whitening formula. Apply that directly to your teeth, letting it dry for 60 seconds. Allow the product to stay on your teeth for at least 10 minutes before you drink anything or brush your teeth. Frequency of application is two times daily. With mild stains, results are noticeable almost instantly. If your teeth are heavily stained, continuous use for at least a week is necessary.
How does it compare to other teeth whitening products
The teeth whitening pen has its advantages over other teeth whitening products. It is not as messy as the tray applicators and takes less time to apply. Compared to whitening strips, it offers more precision in application. Being a pen, it is the most portable whitening solution, which is ideal if you are traveling. Since it is not rinsed off, it shows faster results. Before using the teeth whitening pen, you have to know first the disadvantages and see if these trade-offs are acceptable. Due to the strength of the whitening formula, teeth enamel will lessen with prolonged use. While trays are messier, the whitening formula can reach the spaces between the teeth. But whitening pens do not. In which case, some people end up with teeth that are whiter in the middle than the sides.
After weighing the pros and cons of using a teeth whitening pen, it appears that this product is better suited for people with some stains on their teeth that they want to whiten out immediately.
Related questions:
1. How do you use a teeth whitening pen?
2. Is a teeth whitening pen better than using whitening gel on mouth trays?
3. Does a teeth whitening pen guarantee instant results?
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