Tooth whitening options

Some bleaching treatments are administered in the office, depending on which treatment is being used. One type of in-office bleaching system entails laser bleaching.  This method lightens teeth right away. Another whitening option is a dentist-supervised at-home bleaching kit, but the results are not instant.

Other bleaching systems whiten your teeth while you sleep, but results can’t be seen until 10 to 14 days (or more accurately, nights!) of use. Some systems bleach your teeth from two to four hours per day, and require approximately three to six weeks to achieve desired results.

One fact to note is that certain types of stains react more favorably to different types of whitening substances.  Given this, your dentist may suggest one approach over the other.

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