1. At-Home Whitening can be challenging

Local pharmacies and social media sites alike are drowning in at-home teeth whitening products. The issue is that the results are not always impressive. It’s all about the active ingredients, the method of application and the frequency, with many products simply falling short on all three accounts. Make sure to do your research and buy from a trusted brand with a long history of providing whitening products. Naturawhite is just that - a trusted market leader offering proven results

We are of course talking only about LEGAL TEETH WHITENING options. If you want to learn more about the dark, underworld of illegal teeth whitening products and gels, which come mostly from China – click here.

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You can always discuss teeth whitening products with Naturawhite's head office before you proceed so you don’t end up with DIY whitener’s remorse!

Simply call Naturawhite direct if you wish to do this.

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Body TLC stock the full range of aftercare products to use at home to either top up your results or if you've only a small amount of lift required this may be a suitable option instead of in clinic self administered service.  Many people ask what the difference is between the in clinic and the at home usb kit... the difference is power - in clinic the laser lamp is a massively powerful 60W (typically 25w with other brands and salons), the at home kit is 5W for home safety.

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2. Knowing the Differences Between Stains and Discolorations

It is important to keep one’s expectations in line when considering your teeth whitening options. Stains can get removed through teeth whitening appointments, such as those provided by our Naturawhite product in clinic and home kits.

Discolorations on the other hand, cannot. A good way to look at this is; stains are usually caused by exposure to smoking, red wine, coffee and tea. Discoloration is caused by tooth traumas, age, and certain dental conditions.

The law is tight in terms of what constitutes dental treatment therefore we are unable to advice you in if you have stains or discolouration, we instead suggest you ask your dentist which you have if you are concerned.

3. Don’t Fall For Social Media Teeth Whitening Myths

With most of the big whitening brands using celebrity influencers (who already had the hollywood smile), it’s easy to fall for the tricks that we have all seen across social media. Don’t fall for the hype and end up overspending on something that is too good to be true.

The truth is, there is simply no ‘trick’ to achieving a bright and white smile. This can only be achieved through the use of high-quality teeth whitening ingredients, proper application of the product and repeated treatments. Most importantly though one should practice a rigorous dental hygiene regimen, as well as avoiding foods and drinks that are known to stain such as; red wine, coffee, tea and finally cutting down on smoking.

4. Teeth Whitening Is Not For Everyone

If you have highly sensitive teeth, ongoing dental work, tooth decay or gum disease. It is not a good idea for you to seek cosmetic teeth whitening without prior agreement that it is safe to do so from your dentist. The reason being that either the products will cause discomfort, or that the efficiency of the products will decline. Additionally it is not recommended for expecting mothers to seek teeth whitening treatments. Unfortunately not all teeth whitening distributors will inform you of this, which gives cosmetic lightening a bad name.

5. Beware of DIY teeth whitening tips

As we mentioned earlier, social media crazes are rampant when it comes to teeth whitening. These ‘natural’ DIY tips can be at best harmless but ineffective, and at worst can be causing extreme long term damage to your teeth. Here are 3 'tips' found flooding the internet we caution you to speak to your dentist for their advice before using any of these 'tips':

Body TLC are not dentists are are not therefore allowed to give you advice on your dental issues. The following information is all readily available online and we stress the importance to speak with your own dentist for accurate tips.

• Baking Soda Toothpaste: Toothpastes that contain the active ingredient bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) are easy to find. However this ‘tip’ advocates making your own at home. Whilst it is true that baking soda naturally whitens teeth the problem with this is that baking soda is an abrasive agent. Regular use, over time may have detrimental effects

• Lemons/lemon juice: citrus fruits are highly acidic and the logic behind this ‘tip’ is that the acid will remove the stains from your teeth. The truth is that whilst acid can help remove stains, this method does not take into account the concentration and duration that one should apply this strong acid. therefore many have had negative effects from using this online 'tip'

• Coconut oil/oil pulling: Lastly we have this mainly harmless ‘tip’. The method requires one rinsing their mouth with an oil (usually coconut oil). It is rumoured to “pull” stains out of the teeth, however this is not true and it is imagined the experience is not a particularly pleasant one.