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Some time during your life, you probably are going to see something about white teeth on television, and then you are going to look in the mirror and smile; you probably will see that your teeth are not as white as the teeth you see on television. So, you might consider whitening your teeth. Should you?

You must understand that teeth whitening is not a simple process. It may take a long time, cost you a lot of money, or both. Be aware that it is not 100% safe, either. There are some health risks. Know what you are getting into before going through with a whitening treatment.

Whitening is usually done either with over-the-counter products or with lasers. The former is easy to get a hold of, while the latter requires visiting a dentist or a health and beauty spa. Most whitening products contain a form of bleach that needs to sit on your teeth for a long period.

The Amount of Time Needed

Over-the-counter teeth whitening products are usually required to be used for an hour every day for 7 to– days. While using them, you are restricted from any activity which you must use your mouth. You can still talk, but you cannot eat, drink, smoke, etc.

Do You Even Need to Whiten Your Teeth?

Teeth whitening is great for teeth that are seriously stained. Teeth like these can be found in somebody who has had braces or heavy, long-term coffee drinkers. Be careful not to catch a case of “white-orexia,” or, an obsession with getting the teeth whiter. People like this will eventually end up teeth so white it appears unnatural and strange.

Your teeth should look normal/normal-white. If they do, you do not need a whitening treatment. White teeth are a nice thing to have, but it can be easily overdone. You will look silly if you whiten your teeth too much.

Are your teeth or gums sensitive?

Many will find whitening uncomfortable or unbearable if they have sensitive mouths. Teeth whitening can cause gum and tooth sensitivity which usually lasts between 24 and 48 hours, but sometimes it can be permanent.

Sensitivity that sticks around forever usually only occurs after heavy, long-term whitening. People who follow the directions on the box and use their whitening products in moderation will not use these long enough to experience this, for the most part. However, please understand that permanent sensitivity is a possibility.

Sensodyne and other sensitive-teeth toothpastes are good for people during the whitening treatment. If your teeth are sensitive, or you think they might become sensitive, you should switch to Sensodyne or another similar product before, during, and for a short time after the teeth whitening procedure.

In the end, you must decide if you should get your teeth whitened. If you do, be sure you educate yourself on the various treatments before deciding on one. Do not pick one casually or haphazardly. Since everyone is different, you should read about the risks and benefits of each treatment before deciding. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide whether to get your teeth whitened and how to do so.

Cody Scholberg is an expert on teeth whitening products. Check out his reviews of Whitestrips before you buy them!