Cosmetic dentistry has received a big blow ever since home teeth whitening kits became popular.
In fact teeth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dental treatment.
It is a no brainer that whitening done by an expert dentist will have certain advantages over the home teeth bleaching kits.
Some 20 years back seeking an appointment from your dentist and making repeated visits to his/her office would take a lot of time, apart from costing you money.
Now you can whiten your teeth in minutes.
Your dentist used to take a mould of your teeth and whitened your teeth under strict supervision.
You were constantly advised not to swallow the whitening agent if somehow it got mixed with your saliva.
Though whitening solution in itself is harmless, it may react with some other medicine that you may be taking.
 In certain cases of allergy you might feel diarrhea or vomiting sensation.
You must let your dentist know that you are allergic to something.
In case you are already taking some medication, take expert advice before using a home teeth whitening kit.
Usually bleaching kits made for home use, do not contain very strong peroxide solution therefore you need not worry about its effect even if you swallow it.
However, it is advisable to wipe off any extra bleaching  agent that may have spilled off the tray.
It may cause irritation of gums if left there for long.
Also make sure that you do not let the bleaching agent remain in touch with your teeth for longer than recommended duration.
Follow the instructions carefully and flaunt your bright set of teeth.