Home Teeth Whitening

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Treatment Longevity

Short-term

Treatment Duration

4-6 weeks

This whitening option involves having plastic trays custom-made to fit your teeth perfectly (upper and lower arch), and comes with tubes of professional whitening gel to be added to the trays. The tray with gel is then worn for up to an hour each day until the desired result is achieved, usually for about 4 weeks.

It will typically take a little longer to produce results than the in-office whitening.

At-home systems contain from 3% to 20% peroxide (carbamide or hydrogen peroxides).

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Advantages

At-home whitening typically costs less than professional solutions and also offers the convenience of doing it yourself rather than scheduling an appointment with a dentist.

They have lower concentrations of hydrogen peroxide, meaning they may not offer the same degree of shade changes that you get from professional whiteners.

Disadvantages

It is possible to overdo it when it comes to tooth bleaching, even with lower concentration at-home products. Follow the instructions carefully to ensure you don’t cause yourself more harm than good.

It’s always better to err on the side of caution and avoid over-soaking your teeth with the false impression that they’d come out whiter if you soak them in peroxide gel for longer than usual, your teeth tends to get brittle & sensitive.

Keep in mind that if you suffer from oral health issues, you may end up causing yourself serious pain and damaging your teeth and gums. Dentist dispensed home whiteners will not be provided to anyone that does not first pass a basic oral health screening. For the best results, any home whitening should be administered after a thorough prophylactic in-office dental cleaning.