Who doesn’t want a whiter, brighter smile? Over time, teeth naturally become stained by the foods and drinks we enjoy, like coffee, dark teas, berries, and red wine.
That is why we offer take-home teeth whitening treatments that are safe, effective and long-lasting.
What is take-home teeth whitening?
Take-home teeth whitening is a non-invasive dental treatment that lifts stains from the pores of teeth and lightens the colour of natural tooth enamel, leading to the appearance of whiter, brighter teeth.
Take-home teeth whitening involves the creation of a customised mouth tray to which whitening product is added. The mouth tray is taken home with the whitening product and worn on the teeth at specific intervals over a period of up to 14 days.
Why opt for a take-home teeth whitening kit from your dentist?
Take-home teeth whitening kits are a convenient and effective way to brighten your smile from the comfort of your own home.
- Custom-fitted mouth trays (made from impressions taken by the dentist) ensure maximum contact between the whitening product, which is applied to the mouth tray, and the teeth.
- Custom-fitted mouth trays minimise contact of the whitening gel with the gum tissue.
- Unlike over-the-counter whitening products which contain lower concentrations of active whitening ingredients, whitening treatments from the dentist use professional-grade whitening agents, which means better and faster whitening of your teeth.
- Take-home teeth whitening is more affordable than in-chair teeth whitening performed within dental surgeries.
The take-home teeth whitening process
The process of getting a teeth whitening kit from your dentist is quick and easy.
- We take impressions of your top and bottom teeth to create your customised whitening trays.
- You will receive the trays, whitening gel and detailed instructions from our staff.
- You can then commence whitening in the comfort of your home, when you are watching TV, or relaxing at home.
- You will wear the trays at the prescribed specific intervals over a period of up to 14 days.
- You will start seeing some results after a week, with the final result taking 2-3 weeks.
After you have completed your course of treatment, you can keep your customised trays and then order top-up gel as needed. The results usually last for 12-24 months.
Considerations
At Hampton Beach Dentists, we take a “no surprises” approach to dentistry. When you receive your whitening kit, you will be provided with detailed instructions for application and maintenance.
Positive results from take-home teeth whitening rely on strict compliance with these instructions.
It’s important to note that teeth whitening will only work on natural teeth and extrinsic stains. Before you start any teeth whitening process, you should get a thorough dental clean to remove any stubborn plaque or tartar first. This means you’ll start off with a clean slate and end up with even better results at the end.
The degree of whitening will vary from individual to individual depending on the condition of the teeth and the type of whitening system used. It is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Teeth Whitening Instructions
Download our useful instructions for your teeth whitening kit.