The latest teeth whitening trend is the at home light based whitening kits which have been posted on Instagram by many celebrities. So can the home light based whitening kits give the same results as professional whitening?

The at home light based whitening kits can be seen across social media with users claiming that the results are amazing and just a fraction of the price compared to professional whitening and also the light device is portable and convenient and can be taken anywhere. Let’s take a quick look and see whether this kit is all it’s cracked up to be.

How is professional cold-light whitening carried out?

Before the treatment the dentist will use the VITA shade guide to let you choose the shade of white and then use the right amount of whitening solution to create the results. Patients will firstly have a barrier to protect gums and will have to wear protective glasses, the whitening agent will then be applied to the surface of the teeth. Then a professional curing light will be used to activate the solution and the teeth will gradually whiten.

At Home Light Based Whitening Kits

With at home whitening kits you need to first do a shade comparison and take a photo. Then put the whitening gel evenly on the mouth piece and then put the lights device into your mouth and wait between 20 to 30 minutes then remove.

Difference Between Professional Whitening & At Home Whitening Kits

1. With professional whitening, the dentist will provide a solution which will give you the results that you are after, whereas at home whitening kits all use the same solution and there is no protection on for gums unlike professional whitening.

2. Whitening treatment done by professional can give results in just 40 minutes whereas at home whitening kits need to be done several times before results are visible.

3. Professional whitening is considered safe and adheres to safety guidelines. Although the majority of whitening kits in the market are considered safe there are still some kits in the market which are not safe to use.