Dr. Bobbi Peterson is an orthodontist in Brooklyn, New York. She instructs new dental residents at Kings County Hospital and volunteers in community schools to teach students and staff dental health and to provide free screenings to middle school students.

My teeth felt cleaner throughout the day, my breath smelt better, and most importantly after two weeks of use, I wasnt embarassed of my smile anymore. Dr. Palani is also a big advocate of whitening strips. “I have had great results with the strips,” he says. “When people use strips properly, they can get very close to professional whitening.” For 2020 we have some exciting new professional-grade teeth whitening products launching that we think you’ll love.New Which? research has uncovered the hidden dangers posed by teeth whitening products sold through online marketplaces, revealing the unsafe and illegal levels of dangerous chemicals contained within them. Why We Like It: They take just 15 minutes to process and dissolve in the process, so you don’t have to worry about taking them off. Most importantly, they’re effective and the value can’t be beaten. The kit includes seven to 10 treatments depending on the version you buy. When we cycled through the entire kit, our teeth got six shades whiter—which was a welcome surprise in just a week. Best of all, the results are said to last upwards of six months. With only three of the 36 teeth whiteners bought from online marketplaces - or one in 12 - containing a legal amount of hydrogen peroxide, you should steer well clear of cheap online brands. Because saliva contamination happens almost immediately after the gel application, she notes that active whitening only occurs for a few minutes.

Peroxide is the main active ingredient in the products dentists use to do professional whitening in their offices, too. The only difference is the concentration. “If we’re doing something where we can mask off the gum tissue…where the gum tissues are protected, we can use a stronger whitening agent…because it’s only touching the teeth,” Dr. Messina says. “Something you’re using over-the-counter has the potential to touch the gum tissues or be swallowed. So, we have to use a much lower strength of the active ingredient because…it might burn [the patient’s] gum tissues.” Professionals, on the other hand, “can take all the necessary precautions to make sure the gum tissue is safe and protected and the whitening agent is only getting on the tooth enamel that we want whiter.” It’s Worth Noting: The bottom strips aren’t fitted quite as well, which may lead to gum irritation. Our new Whitening Kits are the perfect teeth whitening accessory for occasional use. Compact and easy to use they are perfect for whitening at home, on the go or for when travelling. There are two kits to choose from. Our 2-in-1 Whitening Kit or Perfect White Whitening Kit.Being specialists means that we simply strive to be the BEST. Teeth Whitening at dental offices is typically overpriced, uncomfortable, and low priority. But at Nu, all of our focus and energy is offering the most effective, and long lasting results to keep our patients happy.