Teeth Whitening is a great way to brighten and lighten your smile without damaging your teeth. It involves wearing custom-made whitening trays along with a professional grade whitening gel.
Benefits:
Convenient: You can whiten your teeth in the comfort of your home on your own schedule.
Gradual Results: While the results take longer than in-office treatments, they can still be significant, and you can maintain your bright smile for a longer time.
Safe: Since the gel is provided by your dentist, it’s formulated to be safe and effective with minimal risk of sensitivity or damage to your teeth.
How it works?
Custom-Fitted Trays: Your dentist will create custom trays that fit your teeth perfectly. These trays are more effective than over-the-counter options because they provide a secure fit, ensuring even distribution of the whitening gel.
Whitening Gel: The gel used in professional take-home kits contains a higher concentration of whitening agents (typically hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide) than over-the-counter products, but it is still safer and less likely to cause harm when used correctly.
Application: You will be instructed on how to apply the whitening gel to the trays and wear them for a specific period, usually around 90 minutes per day, for a few weeks.
Follow-Up: You may need to visit the dentist for a follow-up appointment to assess the results and determine whether additional treatments are necessary.