TEETH WHITENERS

In the last few years, teeth whitening solutions have become more convenient and affordable than ever before. It used to be that teeth whitening could only be performed by dentists or other qualified professionals. These processes included regular dentist visits and possibly surgical work to deliver a bright smile.

Today, you can achieve the same results from the comfort of your own home. Ordering a quality solution online means you can have a teeth whitening solution delivered right to your door. You can use the solution whenever, and as often, as you wish.

In looking at different teeth whitening solutions, there are a few factors you want to consider. Some of these include:

•  Effectiveness.  Some solutions show results right away; while others take 2 weeks or more to show results.

•  Convenience.  Differences in the way the products are applied, and how long they are required to work, make some solutions more convenient than others.

•  Cost.  Although most solutions have become quite affordable, there is still a difference in the cost for each.

TopConsumerReviews.com has reviewed and ranked the best teeth whitening solutions available. We hope you find these reviews helpful in making your smile the best it can be!

NOVA WHITE

GoSmile is a very popular, easy to use product clinically proven to whiten teeth up to 10 shades in 7 days. It is designed to be used just twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. The product needs to be applied to the teeth for 2 minutes, after which it can be rinsed away. The product itself will continue to work for approximately 20 minutes, so no food or drink should be consumed during that time period.

The easy to use GoSmile system consists of individual packages of gel. You squeeze these gel packs to release the gel and "paint" the product on your teeth. An application brush (supplied) makes this process easy. If needed, you can concentrate on a specific tooth stain when applying the product. Cost for the initial system is $89.00. You can choose from several different packages for follow up whitening care if needed.

GoSmile has many positive reviews and is used by a host of celebrities. The GoSmile system is also advertised in fashion magazines such as Vogue, Marie Claire and Allure. Our reviewers found it easy to use and cost effective. Combine that with clinically proven results, and GoSmile earns very high marks.

Perfectly White combines standard impression trays and whitening gel with a high intensity plasma bulb to produce quick whitening results. You first apply the gel to the teeth trays. Next, after fitting the trays to your teeth, you sit in front of a blue-light bulb. This is a 3 watt 120 V AC plasma bulb and can be plugged into any household lamp. Another option is to purchase the company's plasma white lightening tool. Either option - the lamp or the bulb - helps lighten teeth up to 300% faster and is guaranteed for life.

You may have seen similar "light activated" products advertised on television or in magazines. The "light source" for many of these products is a regular bulb or, in some cases, a simple flashlight with a colored lens. Those products are a complete waste of your money. For the light to be effective, it needs to be a plasma light source.

Perfectly White guarantees that your teeth will be 6-8 shades lighter in 7 days or less. Each treatment takes 30 minutes. The cost for the system is $69.75 and this includes 2 mouth trays, 2 syringes of 35% whitening gel, and either the standard bulb or their lightening tool. Perfectly White has a 30-day money back guarantee; if you are dissatisfied with the trays or service, the company will refund the difference.

Compared to other teeth whitening systems, the Perfectly White system is less convenient, since you need to sit in one place for the plasma light to work. However, Perfectly White should be the fastest-acting home product in our review. If you have the patience and the time to use the light-enhancing methods, this may be the product for you.

Brite Smile is a one-hour professional teeth-whitening spa. There are 17 total spa locations in the United States, with the most in California. Other states that have spa locations are Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Texas and Virginia. Customers can book their appointment time on-line.

In a 3 step-process, whitening gel is applied by one of Brite Smiles dental professionals. The customer then goes to the "whitening station". The gel is activated with a blue light process that takes 20 minutes. During this time, the customer can watch TV or listen to music. The procedure is then repeated 2 more times. A prospective customer can view the "whitening station" via Brite Smiles web page. The customer typically sits in a dental chair, slightly reclined. A long hose coming from the top of the station is place around the customer's mouth and a bright blue light is turned on. The station is circular in nature and almost looks like the inside of a space shuttle. Customers who are claustrophobic may want a tour before booking their appointment.

The total cost of the treatment is $379.00, making Brite Smile the most expensive solution in our review. However, Brite Smile states that a 14-shade difference is not uncommon and the process is completed within the one-hour time frame. Results are supposed to last for years. This system is clinically proven to be safe and effective.

This system is ideal for customers who want quick and dramatic results right away. The only negative side (besides the price) is that there are only 17 locations throughout the country. Still, if you happen to live within one of the servicing areas, and are looking for a fast and easy solution, you should check out Brite Smile.

You have probably seen whitening strips similar to these in grocery stores or pharmacies. You place the plastic strip on your teeth for 20-30 minutes each day. The strips are then thrown away. Maxodent claims that results can be seen after one application, but most customers will need to se the strips for at least 14 consecutive days. For stubborn stains, a second set may be needed.

The Maxodent system is a little pricier than the commercial whitening strips seen in grocery stores or pharmacies, however Maxodent typically contains a more powerful whitening formula. One box, which includes a two-week supply, is $59.95. Another option is to buy a one-month supply, which runs $109.95. The web site includes a few testimonials of happy customers. They also offer a 100% money back guarantee, no questions asked.

In our review, dental strips tended to whiten teeth unevenly as compared to the other products. The spaces in between teeth still retained some discoloration even while the fronts of the teeth turned lighter. This is because it is difficult for dental strips to reach all the spaces in between teeth. Also, the strength of the gel used in these types of products is typically much lower than what you can find in our to-ranked solutions.

On the positive side, this product is very easy to use. However, the other products in our review are more effective, faster, and less expensive in the long run.