How quickly you see results depends on your needs and which treatment you choose. At Clarendon Family Dentistry in Arlington, VA, we offer in-office treatment with Opalescence and custom take-home whitening kits.
In-Office Teeth Whitening Steps
We recommend an in-office whitening treatment for immediate results. This is the perfect approach if you have a tight timeline for a wedding, reunion, job interview, or other big event.
The process involves placing a protective gel on your gums, then applying the bleaching solution to your teeth and letting it sit for 15 minutes. We repeat these steps as necessary until we obtain the desired results, which typically takes about an hour.
Custom Take-Home Whitening Kits
If you want a more convenient option that you can use at your pace, we recommend take-home whitening. You place the gel in the trays and wear them for about 30 minutes (or as recommended) daily for two weeks or until you see the desired level of whiteness.
The advantage is that you have control over how bright your smile is, and you can continue to use leftover gel and your trays for monthly touchups.
Which Type of Teeth Whitening Is for You?
Regardless of which type you choose, we always recommend starting with a teeth cleaning before whitening for the best results, Call our Arlington, VA, dental office today at (703) 522-8894 to get started!