Most patients prefer to insert the trays at night before going to bed for ease of use. The whitening agents normally used are a peroxide based material and may cause some temporary sensitivity to the teeth and gums.Tooth sensitivity can be treated with home fluoride therapy or modification in use of the whitening agent. Results can vary depending on personal habits like smoking, coffee or tea drinking and home care. Each person has an individual saturation point with their teeth, and this means that most people will obtain results within a week and teeth can only get to a certain shade. Additional use will not whiten the teeth further. Professional whitening is safe and monitored, unlike over-the-counter treatments which can easily be misused. Follow-up care usually involves returning for a shade check and additional instructions if needed. Once purchased, the trays belong to the patient forever and "touch-up" whitening can be done as needed. |
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Tooth Whitening - Before
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Tooth Whitening - After
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