I get question often asking about free teeth whitening.  Honestly I think most people can afford $36 dollars for <br ></a>" " teeth whitening gel from ultra-white.  It works fast and it works well.




However for those of you that want free I have two tips.



1. When teeth whitening was first invented it was common for dentists to charge arounf $1000 dollars for the procedure.  Those days are long gone.  Most dentists charge about $200 to $300 for tray whitening now.   However many dentists offer free teeth whitening to new patients as a way to encourage new business.  Take a look online, in the local valpak or advo coupons and you are sure to find one of these offers.  If you have dental insurance the cost of your exam, x-rays and cleaning should be covered and bingo ...free teeth whitening.

2. Ok this is not exactly free but almost.  I once had a patient with really white teeth.  After being a dentist for 20 years I can tell who whitens their teeth easily by just looking  I asked this guy what brand of whitener he was using.  He grinned and said "Well every morning when I get into the shower I take a sqig of hydrogen peroxide and I swish it back and forth in my mouth during the 4 or so minutes I am taking a shower.  I 've been doing it for about 5 years now!"  This guys teeth were really white so I know one person it works for.  Hydrogen peroxide is found in any drug store for less than one dollar.  I actually tried this to see if it worked for myself but could not take the taste and foaming.Disclaimer: Hydrogen peroxide is a potential carcinogen to gum tissues and tastes horrible as well.