Teeth whitening... Some advice please?

I want to get my teeth whitened and I'm wondering if there are any kits out there that are just as good as visiting the dentist to ahve it done? Thanks
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crest strips, baking soda, pearl drops... ect do do the job but they do damage your teeth in the process. the best way to whiten your teeth is to go to your dentist and inquire home whitening. the procedure is quite simple. First your dentist will take impressions of your teeth and send them to a lab. The lab will then make clear rubbery retainers that are replicas of your teeth. This will take about a week and when you go to your next appointment your dentist will show you how to remove and insert the trays. He/she should also provide you with some bleaching gel. Your dentist should show you how to apply this bleach to your trays. It is recommened that you wear the trays for roughly 6 hours a day so the best way to do this without disrupting your lifestyle is to wear them when you go to sleep. You should start seeing results within 2 weeks approx. The best thing about this is your in control. When you have reached your desired shade you simply stop using them. It will wear off within approx 3 months but then you just start sleeping in them again. hope i have helped.
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