Have you been looking in the mirror lately and wondering what happened to your teeth? Maybe they're yellowed or faded, or maybe they've got stains on them and they just don't shine like they used to. Your pearly-whites are simply no longer pearly, or white.

Since you're the type of person who likes to take care of yourself, you understand the value of having a white smile. You can see how it helps you at work, when you're representing your company to the outside world. You can see how the opposite sex responds to it, and you know the subtle impressions others form when they see you smile. Because you're smart like this, you've been considering teeth whitening. The only problem is, you're not sure what to choose.

If you go the dentist route, you'll be stuck with a costly bill. On the plus side, the procedure will be quick, and, should your mouth prove to be extra sensitive, the dentist will know just how to handle your teeth. The visit to the dentist will also last you a good while as well.

On the other hand, if you choose an at-home whitening kit, you'll end up saving yourself hundreds of dollars. Be careful which one you choose though, you want something that will be effective and easy, and not something full of hype. Your best bet is to go with a kit that primarily uses trays to whiten your teeth. Trays will take care of most stains and they'll whiten your teeth evenly, unlike some strips.