Some people troubled by stained teeth would like to buy home-used teeth whitening instrument so that they can whiten their teeth wherever and whenever they want. One thing they worry about is whether there is any side effect? 

    Actually, it’s quite hard to tell if we never use the instrument before. It’s suggested to consult with those who have already bought and used it. As a rule, you’d better avoid buying unbranded products which will probably cause other damage to your teeth. 

    It’s said that teeth whitening instrument is able to solve all kinds of teeth discoloration. However, its actual effect still remains unknown. We should know that there are two types of discoloration — intrinsic and extrinsic. It’s quite easy to remove extrinsic discoloration, while the intrinsic one may require much more effort to get rid of. You might as well consult with a dental professional before deciding whether to buy it or not. 

    Besides, the instrument has to be used together with whitening tray and gel. A dental professional will adjust the dose of whitening gel based on the severity of discoloration. By contrast, the dose of gel for the home-used instrument is set upfront. And general public are not professional enough to adjust it according to their own cases. That may well cause extra harm to mild discolored teeth, and fail to effectively solve severe discoloration. 

    There’s another point, that a professional cleaning will be suggested for those with dental calculus prior to conducting the whitening procedure, in order to achieve a better whitening result. However, one has to skip the cleaning procedure if he chooses to whiten teeth at home, which may ultimately lay a large impact on the final result. So do not blindly follow the trend or others’ advice. You have to make your decision after fully considering and analyzing your personal condition. 

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