| How tooth whitening is done: |
| 1. Disposable “gum shield” type trays. Wear the trays for 5 – 10 consecutive days for at least 4 hours at a time. Your teeth will become lighter. |
| Pros |
Cons |
| No impressions required weak whitening active agent |
Patient responsibility & error mild results |
| 2. Lab made close fitting trays. Wear the trays filled with active ingredient for 5 – 10 consecutive nights – your teeth will become lighter. |
| Pros |
Cons |
Faster and greater tooth whitening results
Trays retained
“top – ups” easier & cheaper |
Impressions required
Patient responsibility & error
Limited results |
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| 3. In surgery “Power Bleaching”. 60 – 90 minutes of attendance and you leave with lighter teeth. The latest research shows when used in conjunction with tray bleaching gives the best and most stable results. |
| Pros |
Cons |
Fastest & best tooth whitening results
While U wait tooth whitening results
No patient responsibility (all done by the dentist) |
Boring for the patient (watch a dvd on our virtual reality glasses to pass the time!) |
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