For those interested in getting whiter teeth, one of the most popular options happens to be over the counter gels and strips. While they’re not cheap, they are usually between $15-50, depending on what you purchase, making them a reasonable choice if you’re interested in teeth whitening. Of course, before you decide to try these options, you may want to know just a bit more about them.

The gels that you can purchase over the counter usually are a gel that is clear and peroxide based. You simply use a little brush to apply the gel to your teeth. Usually you end up putting on the gel a couple of times a day, and this is done for about two weeks at a time. You often begin to see the results in just a few days, and once you’re done, the results will last for several months. These gels are fairly cheap, only costing about $15-20.

Whitening strips are a bit different. They are thin strips that are almost invisible. They actually have some whitening gel on them, just like the gel you apply with the brush. You can apply these strips twice each day for about 30 minutes as a time. They too also provide results within several days and the results will last for a few months at a time. These strips are more expensive though, costing from about $20-50.

Both options make fairly good teeth whitening options that you can easily try at home. They offer reasonable results and work fast too. Although they won’t provide you with professional results, for the price, they do offer you a teeth whitening option that isn’t too expensive, while providing more results than just a whitening toothpaste will.