The Best At-Home Teeth Whitening Kits for a Bright Smile in South Africa

Yellowing of teeth is unavoidable, especially if coloured foods, soda, coffee, wine, tobacco and alcohol are part of your diet. They can accelerate the process, and the stain can set in. In addition, certain medications, genetics and trauma also play a significant part in teeth discolouration.

Fortunately, there are multiple ways by which you can safely whiten your teeth.

At-Home Teeth Whitening Options

Depending on your level of discolouration, budget and needs, there are multiple teeth whitening options.

• Teeth Whitening Strips - Teeth whitening strips are clear strips containing a whitening agent, often a peroxide-based gel. The strips adhere to your teeth, usually for about 30minutes, and provide different levels of whitening, depending on the discolouration.
  
  
• Teeth Whitening Gels - Whitening gels are normally a clear whitening liquid made of various whitening ingredients, the most common being peroxide, or some form of a peroxide-based derivative (e.g. Hydrogen Peroxide, Carbamide Peroxide, etc.). They are applied with a small brush directly to your teeth. You may have to use them twice a day for a fortnight.
  
  
• Tray-Based Teeth Whitening System - You can purchase a teeth whitening tray from a Dentist or over the counter. It includes a mouth guard-like tray. You apply the whitening gel to the tray and wear it for a set period, generally just a couple of hours every day. For more severe cases, it is recommended to wear it overnight.
  
  
• Tooth Whitening Toothpaste - Teeth whitening toothpaste contains chemical agents that provide a gentle whitening. However, it removes only the surface stains and makes your teeth just a shade lighter.
  
  
• Teeth Whitening Rinses - Teeth whitening mouthwash is one of the newest whitening products. Rinse your mouth twice a day, 60 seconds every time. And brush your teeth with whitening toothpaste for a better result. However, since the product is in contact with your mouth for a short time, it isn’t as effective when used alone.
  
  
• LED Whitening Kits - LED teeth whitening kits are OTC teeth whitening systems at their finest. They involve applying a whitening agent to your teeth and wearing an LED light. LED kits can make your teeth 6-8 shades lighter.

Best At-Home Teeth Whitening Kit

The NovaSmile Original LED Dental Bleaching kit is regarded as one of the best at-home teeth whitening kits. It offers the same bleaching technology offered by Dentists at a much more affordable rate.

Loved by more than 150,000 customers worldwide, the teeth whitening system delivers a professional level of whitening at a fraction of the cost. The system is the very first in the world to use personalized and custom-made whitening gels specifically made for each customer's unique smile and its problem areas. In addition, its also safe to use on braces, caps, crowns and bridges.

Above all, the NovaSmile teeth whitening kit is pain-free with no residual sensitivity and is highly recommended by leading Dentists worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is teeth whitening worth it?

If done right, teeth whitening is worth the effort and investment. It doesn’t harm your enamel or your teeth. Though over-the-counter teeth whitening products have their limitations, the newest products are very effective, and offer the client a great deal of benefits (e.g. flexibility, cost, etc.) with others far surpassing the traditional in-office Dental treatments.

How long does teeth whitening last?

Teeth whitening lasts from 6 months to 3 years, depending on the treatment, diet and oral care. However, with regular maintenance, teeth whitening treatments can have lasting effects.

How do celebrities whiten their teeth?

In the olden days, in-office dental treatments were common among celebrities looking to whiten their teeth, especially laser. Laser teeth whitening in South Africa is pain-free and fast, but also expensive. However, in the past few years, the industry has seen a significant shift, with most celebrities, business executives, and the general public moving towards the at-home teeth whitening treatments.

On the other hand, if you see your favourite celeb with perfect, uniform, ultra white teeth, it is probably veneers.