Compare For Teeth Whitening Methods, What Is The Best For You?

There are many teeth whitening methods now, professional or at home. Whichever may be the best, or which method is most suitable for you? We compare for several important factors, hope that can help you. In accordance with the extent of the pros and cons from A to E assessed. "A" is a good grade, "E" is a bad grade.

Methods Teeth Type Effective Result Last Treat Duration Side Effects Costs
Strips D
Slightly dark teeth		 C-
Whitens slightly
2-4 shade		 B
6-8 Months		 A
1-2 Weeks		 A-
Minimal sensitive teeth gums		 B
$25
Overview : Whiten teeth without a liquid component at an affordable price and minimal tooth sensitivity.
Trays & Gels C
Slightly dark to dark teeth		 C
Better than strip
3-6 shade		 B
6-8 Months		 A
1-3 Weeks		 B
Sensitive teeth gums		 B-
$15-50
Overview : Usually a lower concentration of whitener than dentist-supervised gels, it's popular for its ease and economic sense.
Paint-On D
Slightly dark teeth		 D
Slightly better than whitening toothpaste
1-3 shade		 C
2-4 Months		 A
1-2 Weeks		 A-
Minimal sensitive teeth gums		 B-
$10-$90
Overview : Whiten teeth with a lower concentration of whitener but easy use than gel and strip.
Toothpastes D
Slightly dark teeth		 E
Slightly better than normal toothpaste
1 shade		 D
Weeks		 A
1-2 Weeks		 A-
Bad breath (alcohol formulas)		 A
$2-$3
Overview : Use a familiar technique to achieve slight whitening improvements.
Dentist Supervise Gels B
Dark teeth
need evaluation		 B
Excellent for yellow teeth
6-10 shade		 A-
1-2 Years		 A-
3-6 Weeks		 B
Sensitive teeth gums		 C
$300-$500
Overview : You get the certainty of a dentist's evaluation with the ease of doing most of the work from home.
Professional Laser In-Office A
Very dark need evaluation		 B
Excellent for yellow teeth
6-10 shade		 A-
1-2 Years		 B
4-8 Weeks		 B
Sensitive teeth gums		 C-
$350-$1000
Overview : Multiple visits to dentist, personal attention and expert care on gel can replace for a price.
Crowns In-Office E
Single tooth is decayed or broken		 A
Highly effective for 1 tooth		 A
10-15 years		 A-
3-4 weeks		 B-
Bulky feeling		 E
$600-$3000
Overview : With this expensive procedure, you can whiten a single tooth that is broken or badly decayed.
Veneers
In-Office 		E
Single tooth needs straightening		 A
Highly effective for 1 tooth		 A
10-15 years		 A-
3-4 weeks		 B-
Bulky feeling		 D
$500-$1200
Overview : Covering the front part of the teeth, veneers can give a tooth a white appearance with a less invasive and less expensive procedure than crowns.
Bonding
In-Office 		E
Single tooth needs minor reshaping		 A
Highly effective for 1 tooth		 A-
5-10 years		 A
1-2 weeks		 A
Rare allergies		 C
$300-$700
Overview : A single tooth can benefit from remodeling and whitening with one dentist appointment.