Downsview Dental Care In-House Versus Take-Home Teeth Whitening | Page 15

Some bleaching gels only require a single application to work while others
may require repeated use. In some teeth whitening sessions, the dentist may
use a curing laser light to activate the peroxide gel to work faster. When the
right shade is achieved, the dentist will rinse off the teeth. It is possible to
achieve 10 different shades in just a single sitting. It is up to you to let your
dentist know just how white and bright you want your teeth to be.
Once an in-house session has been performed, your dentist will put you on a
take-home whitening regime. The only difference with the normal take-
home bleaching regimes is that you won’t be doing it too often. The
bleaching gel used is also mild hence helps maintain the whiteness of the
teeth without hurting the gums. This procedure is totally optional and is only
recommended if the patient really wants to maintain the new glow.