Teeth whitening is one of the most requested services in the beauty sector yet there continues to be an enormous sum of uncertainty with regards to the subject. Teeth whitening is very profitable, and thus very aggressive, marketplace; which is probably why we have such a difficult time sorting through all the information, or misinformation, out there. This article is intended to offer an overview of teeth whitening, how it works, what to watch for when comparing teeth whitening products and services, and help you determine if teeth whitening is for you. Or perhaps, what type of teeth whitening suits you best.
Variety of Gel: There are basically two types of bleaching gels used in the US. Hydrogen peroxide gel and carbamide peroxide teeth whitening gel. Hydrogen peroxide is the active ingredient; i.e. hydrogen peroxide is the actual compound that bleaches your teeth. Carbamide peroxide has to break down into hydrogen peroxide before it can bleach your teeth. 36% carbamide peroxide is roughly equivalent to 12% hydrogen peroxide. Read more »



