Teeth Whitening Methods and Gimmicks- Don't waste your money

Watch this video to learn all about the different teeth whitening methods, and why most products are full of gimmicks which lead to poor results and gum irritation. Don't waste your money, learn the truth.

I will review the following whitening methods:
- Over-the-counter whitening methods (strips, gels, lights)
- In-office whitening methods (with and without light)
- Custom Tray Whitening

VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:33 Whitening Strips
1:33 The problem with whitening kits using lights
2:24 The Truth About In-Office Whitening Procedures
4:02 Custom Tray Whitening

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About Dr. Matt Nejad
Practice:
Helm | Nejad | Stanley Dentistry
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IG: @Dr_MattNejad

Education & Lecturing:
Nejad Institute
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[micah-carpenter]

Only useful teeth whitening video on the entirety of YouTube. What a blessing this video is

[leon]

You are genuinely the type of person that we need more of on this platform! Thank you very much for your advice!

[AliValentine]

The slow steady method seems safest and less painful too. Thank you!

[joseluismunoz]

Wow this was great. All the other videos I watched on YouTube give me the bs about the light during professional whitening. Ima see if my dentist tries to sell me the same nonsense.

[alabalamalamala]

So he is the 1 out of the 10 doctors that doesn't recommend the products

[AChickandaDuck]

So glad I saw this before buying a pricey kit with a light!

[Oldysrv]

As a prothodontics specialist i totally agree..I tell my pacients to save their money and do a custom tray for at home bleaching.Nice to see dr Nejad explaining this so beatifuly👍

[Poniella]

Wow so helpful. I’ve just bought a kit with loose trays to wear 20 mins per day for a few days. With a light, which I will ditch. The overnight version looks great.

[nicholas_obert]

Regarding the "light-activated" peroxide at 2:13, peroxides are quite unstable molecules and exposure to radiation will degrade the peroxide (turn it into water and oxygen in case of hydrogen peroxide). The free oxygen atom may or may not react with your teeth. On the other hand, when the peroxide oxidizes directly your teeth, that oxygen atom will be used in the reaction that whitens your teeth.
I haven't conduced research on this, but the theory tells me that using a light to break down peroxides will yield uncertain results, compared to not using a light.

[lethanhtoan]

Thank you dr, your channel will be popular someday, keep it upppp!

[shawnise]

I’m so appreciative. I JUST canceled my appointment. Thank you

[SMPTEColorBars]

Thank you for the succinct and informative video, pointing out what science shows!

[gmackinnon]

Excellent video. Explanation and advice on proper products and procedures.
Question . How do you think mixing toothpaste and hydrogen peroxide then put mixture into a tray would work?

[uknick]

Interesting. I just had the one hour laser treatment which along with the descale and polish made a massive improvement to my teeth whiteness. However, I also got the custom trays which are used for the following week. So I guess possibly best of both worlds??

[BruceLeroyUK]

I did not expect this. Thank you for your honest insight.

[italotorres]

Excellent video Doc! One question, the protocol you use in your cases includes one day off from the whitening tray to diminish the chances of suffering from hypersensitivity, after 2 days wearing them overnight. My question is: how many cycles of on-and-off do you usually recommend the patient follows to achieve your treatment goals? For a period of 2-3 weeks? Thanks in advance!

[keote]

i was about to get in-office whitening, but i will opt for trays...which i already have.. Thanks for saving me some money!

[TopTierTrivias]

He’s making content which makes him which… you get the gist. Good stuff

[Akbarjon]

what do you think of the mixture vaseline and baking soda?

[joycechapman]

Excellent video I intend using a gel used with a light but using my trays. How would I use such a gel. Im 85 but still have all teeth