Teeth Whitening Solutions

As you may already know, there are a wide variety of products that advertise teeth whitening in the market. We can all get confused by the sheer number of choices available and our dilemma over choosing a product that is right for us. Therefore a dentist consultation is always recommended before starting your journey of Teeth Whitening. Your dentist can then help you choose between the two basic types of cleaning that are generally available.

IN-OFFICE TEETH WHITENING

When it comes to a professional approach to teeth whitening, an in-office whitening session is recommended. The procedure generally involves the application of a whitening gel to your teeth. An average in-office teeth whitening session is around 90 minutes, with results being evident almost immediately after the session.

AT-HOME TEETH WHITENING

• TRAY WHITENING – Your dentist may recommend at-home teeth whitening with a bleaching tray. This procedure uses custom-made trays only dispensed via your dentist. The whitening gel is applied to the custom trays that in turn fit directly onto your teeth. As soon as the peroxide gel breaks down your teeth start to whiten. At home try whitening procedures typically last ten to fourteen days, with results being observable within 4-6 days.
• TEETH-WHITENING STRIPS – Whitening strips are flexible and thin polyethylene strips with a coating of hydrogen peroxide on their side. Strips are generally worn half an hour a day, twice a day for the prescribed amount of time.