Teeth Whitening
San Francisco's Cosmetic Dentist
How many different types of teeth whitening procedures are there?
Generally, there are two types of teeth whitening:
- In-office bleaching
- At-home bleaching
What is the in-office procedure like?
If you choose an in-office bleaching, Dr. Bernstein will apply a gel or even a rubber guard to protect soft tissues of your mouth. Then, a strong agent will be applied to your teeth to bleach the enamel of your teeth. Then, a light or laser is applied to stimulate the bleaching agent. Multiple visits may be required for this procedure. Each visit may take up to 30 minutes.
What does the at-home bleaching entail?
At-home teeth whiteners are in form of peroxide based solution. The solution is applied into a tray that fits onto your teeth. Dr. Bernstein can custom fit the mouth tray by taking a mold of your teeth. Typically, you, the patient, apply the solution inside the trays and then puts the trays on your teeth for a period of time – often overnight. This treatment is repeated until you are happy with the color of your teet.
