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How Long Does It Take To Whiten My Teeth?
Most people that are considering teeth whitening want to know what is involved and whether it is a complicated procedure. They also want to know how long it takes to whiten teeth.
The time taken to whiten teeth largely depends on the condition of the patient’s teeth, the reason behind the discoloration, and the type of treatment the patient prefers. When it comes to teeth whitening, there is a range of treatment options. Many people use over-the-counter teeth whitening products, but these aren’t as safe and effective as professional procedures.
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In-home teeth-whitening kits and OTC products can take at least 30 days of wearing the trays every night before they start to take effect. Aside from this, OTC products have generic trays that will not correctly cover all the teeth and can get the whitening agent on the teeth. At Family Dentistry & Aesthetics, we offer a wide range of cosmetic dentistry p
The Teeth Whitening Procedure- What’s Involved?
In teeth whitening, select chemicals are used to clear all the stains and discoloration from the teeth. They work from the inside of the enamel, which gives your teeth a genuinely bright and white appearance. Professional bleaching is the most widely used procedure in teeth whitening. An active ingredient like carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide is placed in a tray that the patient wears on their teeth. The teeth whitening agent breaks down, delivering oxygen into the enamel, which lightens the color of the teeth.
Duration Required For Whitening Teeth
As mentioned earlier, the time required for whitening teeth depends entirely on how discolored or stained the teeth are. In some cases, the patient may need only one session. However, in the case of very stubborn stains or severe discoloration, multiple sessions would be required, and the treatment can stretch for three to four weeks. Your dentist will assess the condition of your teeth before providing a time estimate for the treatment.
In-Home Teeth Whitening
- First, the dentist will take impressions of your teeth to make the custom tray/mouthguard.
- This custom-made tray will match all your teeth surfaces and indentations so that it fits snugly on them. The close fit helps the whitening agent to reach all the areas of every tooth and provides equal whitening, with no effect on the gums.
- The dentist will instruct you on how to wear the tray and the amount of whitening product you need to use.
- In most cases, you would have to follow this process at specific intervals over two to four weeks.
- The quantity of product that the dentist recommends will depend on the severity of the stain. Each whitening session can last for between 30 and 60 minutes.
Once the treatment begins, it will involve regularly applying the whitening product over a space of two to four weeks. The amount of application can depend on the amount of stain. Mostly, each treatment session will last for roughly 30 minutes to an hour at a time.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
You also have the option to get your teeth whitening treatment at the dentist’s office. This would involve multiple visits depending on the condition of your teeth. The schedule that the dentist sets for you will depend on how quickly you want to whiten your teeth. They will check your availability before giving you a time estimate.
Whitening teeth is more comfortable for you when working with an experienced dentist. At Family Dentistry & Aesthetics in Fort Wayne, you will get world-class teeth whitening treatment. Our dentist will assess the condition of your teeth, provide you information about the procedure and the timeframe required for the treatment.
For any more information, feel free to call us on (260) 432-0561, and you can send us your queries via this Contact Us form too.
