Many people would like to have whiter teeth, but for whatever reason, whether it be money, time, or worry, don’t want to go to the dentist to have a professional tooth whitening treatment performed.

And while I recommend that you go to the dentist for the best possible whitening treatment, there are some other options that you may like to consider… if you really don’t want to go through the hassle of going to the dentist.

One of these options is the “paint on your teeth” whitening products that are available on the market today. These can be quite effective, especially compared to similar products like tooth whitening strips.

One of the advantages of using a paint on product, is that you don’t have to use the dental trays, which some people can find quite uncomfortable. As the name suggests, all you have to do is apply the product directly to your teeth. Another advantage this gives you is the ability to apply it to only a few teeth, if you only have a few teeth that you feel need whitening.

Some of the paint on products even contain the same chemicals that you find at the dentist. This chemical is called carbamide peroxide, and it is a whole lot more effective than hydrogen peroxide, which is commonly used in cheaper products like tooth whitening strips.

So what types of paint on tooth whitening product are there? Well, you have two main choices. The first choice is the “all night” type of product. With this, the chemical is put on before you go to bed, and left to do its work through the night. This can have good results, because the chemical has quite a few hours to work.

The other option is to use a product that is on your teeth for less time. Usually 30 minutes to an hour. These tend to be not as effective as the all night ones, but they still get good results. So it’s down to personal preference for which one you decide to go with.

Some problems that people have with the paint on products are that the “paint” can come off the teeth quite easily. You may or may not have a problem with this. If you eat or drink during the time that the product is applied, then it may come off very easily. It’s designed to come off when you brush your teeth, so it doesn’t take much to dislodge the paint.

Now if you decide to try out paint on tooth whitening products, I wish you luck. But remember that the best option is always to go to the dentist and have a professional tooth whitening treatment performed. Although it is more expensive, it’s much quicker and more effective.

Sarah Wright is the owner of the Tooth Whitening Blog, where she talks about the best methods of teeth whitening. For more information and advice, be sure to check out her blog and ask any questions you may have.