Whiter teeth appeal to a lot of people.

Teeth whitening has become more and more popular, especially thanks to the influence of celebrities and people in the media with bright smiles.

Many people turn to teeth whitening methods to help them get whiter teeth, but it's important to understand how these procedures work and what the downsides are.

Here’s what you need to know about our process.

What causes discoloration?

• Food and drink: It is well known that tomato-based foods such as pasta dishes and curries can lead to discoloration. Drinks such as tea, coffee, and wine contain a compound called tannin, which, over time, will discolor the teeth.
• Tobacco products: Tobacco contains tar, which over time will leave your teeth and other parts of your body yellow. Not only can tobacco affect the shade of your teeth, but it can also discolor your gums, making them black.
• Plaque: Hardened or even daily plaque can have an impact on your dental shade. It is important to pay regular visits to your dental hygienist to thoroughly remove this.

Options for teeth whitening

Whitening toothpastes

You have probably seen whitening toothpastes available to buy in your local supermarket or chemist's. Plenty of toothpaste brands have a product that they market as a whitening toothpaste, but do they really work?

They might promise to make your smile whiter, and even try to convince you using a study with small sample sizes, but the truth is that whitening toothpastes are not an effective method of whitening your teeth. You're unlikely to see much difference in color from using a whitening toothpaste.

Whitening rinses

Another option that is available to use at home is whitening rinses. These can be used like a mouthwash and are designed to whiten your smile using ingredients such as hydrogen peroxide.

At the same time, they can help to reduce plaque buildup like a normal mouthwash can. Whitening rinses can affect the color of your teeth, but it can take several months before you begin to see any difference.

At-home bleaching

Bleaching kits can be bought to use at home, which allows you to bleach your teeth without going to the dentist. They usually include bleaching strips or trays that you apply to your teeth.

While these kits can be effective for getting a white smile, there are a few drawbacks:

• They are not custom-made to fit you, so they may not fit your teeth correctly. This could mean that they are applied incorrectly, leading to uneven results or burns on your gums.
• With them needing to be used regularly to notice a change in shade, they can end up being pretty expensive.

Laser bleaching

Laser teeth whitening is another service that dentists might offer for people who want to treat stained teeth. This is a teeth whitening procedure that involves a bleaching agent that is applied to your teeth and then activated using a light or laser. It's generally safer than using an at-home whitening kit, and you can start to see results quickly.

The gums and lips are protected, then a whitening gel is applied and activated by a light or laser. Teeth whitening sessions such as these often take around an hour, and you can see immediate results when you're finished.

However, you’re likely to pay upwards of $500. Is this really worth it when you end up with sensitive teeth and gums?

Pros and cons of teeth whitening

Teeth whitening alternatives

Teeth whitening treatments are not the only options available for getting a white smile. If you're looking for another way to brighten your smile, you should consider snap-on veneers. They instantly transform your smile, giving you the color that you want.

You can choose which shade you want during the ordering process, and they will arrive at your door in no time.

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When you choose instasmile, you get custom-made snap-on veneers that are hand-finished to ensure beautiful aesthetics. Each set of veneers is unique to fit your teeth and give you the look that you want. You can insert and remove them whenever you want, for a white smile you can count on.

There's a fantastic range of benefits that you can enjoy when you choose instasmile snap-on veneers:

Speedy process

If you want to be able to get a whiter smile whenever you want, snap-on veneers are ideal. Once you place an order, they will take just two or three weeks to arrive. You then have a set of snap-on veneers that you can wear for special occasions or every day for an instant confidence boost.

Affordable alternative

One of the top advantages of choosing snap-on veneers is that it's more affordable than teeth whitening. Compared to both at-home teeth whitening kits and professional laser whitening, you can save money by choosing the instasmile solution.

Just one payment with no need to pay for repeated treatments, and you have a perfect smile to enjoy whenever you want!

No visits to the dentist

With instasmile, you can do everything from home. You will be sent what you need to take impressions of your teeth, and you will send us photos of your impressions for approval. After your impressions have been approved and you have sent them to us, we'll send your completed custom-made veneers to you.

Non-invasive and no chemicals

Choosing instasmile means no invasive dental procedures, and no use of potentially dangerous chemicals. You get a pair of comfortable veneers that fit securely because they're made just for you.

The All-in-One Dental Cosmetic Solution

Suffering from more than just discoloration? instasmile is perfect to cover missing, cracked or broken teeth! With our cover-all veneer, we offer a multi-solution to all cosmetic dental problems with:

• One fixed price
• No frequent visits to the dentist
• No individual cost for each problem
• You won't need to leave the comfort of your home

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