How Does Take Home Whitening Work?

People often go to the store to purchase whitening kits because they want a brighter smile and they prefer to do so from the comfort of their own home. We understand and we actually offer a professional grade take home kit. Unlike over-the-counter options, this can address serious discoloration and the results can last for several months. How does a take home whitening kit work?

Try Our Quiz on Take Home Whitening

1. True or False: We offer take home trays.
2. True or False: The treatment can’t address intrinsic stains.
3. True or False: Results may take one to two weeks.
4. True or False: You can keep the trays and remaining gel for touch ups.

Answer Key

1. True. The trays do not require customization or impressions, meaning you can receive them without making time for a full visit. They will be made from a BPA-free plastic material to ensure a comfortable fit.
2. False. The trays and gel can be used to address surface stains, such as those caused by smoking, eating sugary foods, or consuming drinks with dark pigments. However, they can also address some intrinsic stains. Also known as permanent stains, these form below the enamel and often need to be masked by a restoration.
3. True. You will need to fill the trays with the bleaching gel we provide. You then wear them for between one and two hours a day. Total treatment takes between one and two weeks.
4. True. Once treatment ends, if you have any remaining gel you can keep it. Several months down the road, when discoloration begins to reappear, you can also perform small touch ups to keep your smile bright. If you have any questions about our cosmetic solutions for discoloration, then please contact our office today.

Would You Like to Try a Take Home Kit?

At Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, we can help you enjoy a brighter smile with our professional whitening kit. We have welcomed patients and families from Astoria, NY (including Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and all surrounding communities) since 1991. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Leibowitz, call our office in Astoria today at 718-728-8320.