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Having a brighter and whiter smile doesn’t just improve our appearance—it improves our confidence, too. So it’s no wonder we have so

many over-the-counter whitening products beyond just whitening toothpaste. One such product is a teeth whitening pen, which could be added to your oral care routine to enhance the brightness and whiteness of your teeth. Here, we’ll discuss

what they are, how to use them, and their effectiveness.






What Is a Teeth Whitening Pen?


Teeth can be stained from colored foods, such as berries, red sauces, coffee, tea, red wine, dark-colored sodas, and cigarettes.

Like whitening toothpaste, a teeth whitening pen fights these common stains—but it differs from toothpaste because of its size, portability, and

general convenience.


Structurally, they are thin, plastic tubes that house a teeth whitening gel and are

designed to be small and portable. These pens can help improve your teeth' color by removing leftover stains on each tooth's surface. These whitening

products often produce visible results quickly—sometimes, even after your first round of use.


Teeth whitening pens are ideal if you want to add a last-minute touchup to your teeth’ whiteness, perhaps because you have a special event

coming up or want to add some sparkle in a short amount of time. And don’t be ashamed of wanting to brighten up your smile; frustration with teeth color is

quite common; according to a 2016 article in Operative Dentistry, over one-third of Americans are dissatisfied with the color of their teeth. So if you

’re looking for a quick and simple method for brightening your smile, a teeth whitening pen could be a great option.








Ingredients


So, how do teeth whitening pens work? Like most over-the-counter teeth whitening products, teeth whitening pens typically contain one of two

bleaches: hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. According to the American Dental Association, these tooth bleaches break stains into smaller pieces.

That, in turn, makes the stainless concentrated and makes your teeth look brighter. It’s worth noting that, according to a 2016 study in Operative

Dentistry, there is no significant difference in these two bleaches’ effectiveness, so a pen containing either bleach should be a good option. If you’re

interested in using a teeth whitening pen or are curious about other types of teeth whitening methods, chat with your oral care provider first to

discuss the best option for your needs.