This is one good investment if you want to take teeth whitening seriously. This can be used before and after using the teeth whitening toothpaste. The use of this product will limit the sensitizing effects. What are listed above are some things that should be kept in mind when looking for a teeth whitening toothpaste. The first option is to do it all by yourself. You get to the nearest supermarket and buy your weeks' supply of teeth whitening toothpaste and the desensitizing toothpaste. And what you do after is to religiously brush your teeth as recommended by the manufacturer of the product. The other way is the simplest. Sure there could be, in some cases, mild irritation and tooth sensitivity during the initial stages but these usually are gone after a few days of treatment. What basically it does though is change the color of the teeth superficially. Not all teeth discoloration is superficial. The teeth could be stained from the inside that will show on the outside that will not go away no matter the strips, gels, whitening pastes, bleaching pens and gurgles done. One thing that should be accepted is the fact that these dental veneers are relatively thin. And as such these veneers should be handled with care so that these will not break and damage. Whether you are using these dental veneers to correct the teeth or to whiten the looks of the teeth, the dentist may advise you against eating some food items. Never though must tooth whitening be done on kids below sixteen years old, pregnant women and lactating mothers. Following are some of the risks that are frequently encountered. Increased teeth sensitivity This is more likely to happen when the treatment is done in a clinic or a health spa because bleaching agents that are used are more concentrated than home bleaching kits. This kind of customization ensures that the mouthpiece will be of perfect fit and that this maximizes the application of the gel that contains the peroxide. Contrast this with the commercially-produced mouthpiece trays which may be ill-fit for the person because the design of the trays is not intended for the person in the first place.