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whitening
Our office uses two forms of bleaching: custom fit trays and professional strength white strips. The tray method involves taking impressions and making custom vinyl trays. A carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide gel is placed in these trays, and the trays with gel are worn for about 2 hours. The entire process takes 3-4 weeks of daily use. Different strengths of gel may be used, however the higher the strength the greater the likelihood of reactions or tooth sensitivity. The tray method is recommended for badly stained teeth, such as tetracycline staining, and it may take several months of use to see significant color improvement. To maintain your level of brightness you may need to touch up every 6 months for 2 to 3 days.
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