When patients consider teeth whitening, the first question they want to know is, “How long does it take to whiten your teeth?” However, the answer is primarily dependent on the state of the teeth, the cause of the discoloration, and the sort of therapy desired by the patient. There are numerous tooth whitening therapy options available. At AV Dental in Lancaster, CA, we deliver the most advanced professional teeth whitening methods, with exceptional results.
The Process
Teeth whitening is accomplished through the application of chemicals that enter the enamel of the teeth and work from the inside out to professionally bleach the teeth. Professional bleaching is the most common type of whitening, and the dental team will work with the patient to properly explain the process. An active component is required for an effective teeth whitening operation. As a result, we apply the whitening substance to the teeth using a special tray that looks like a mouthguard.
An impression of the patient’s teeth is required to ensure that the tray fits precisely over the patient’s teeth. We’ll also need to shape the tray to accommodate all of the peculiarities of a patient’s unique set of teeth. This guarantees that the whitening ingredient reaches all parts of the teeth for even whitening and does not harm the gums.
The whitening ingredient of hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide is then placed in the whitening tray and fitted over the teeth. The active ingredient then degrades and distributes oxygen into the tooth enamel, illuminating the tooth color.
How Long Does It Take To Whiten Your Teeth?
It is critical to understand that the amount of whitening necessary is decided by the level of discoloration on the teeth. Professional teeth whitening usually takes three to four weeks.
To begin, the dental team must create the mouthguard using imprints to ensure that the teeth whitening solution is applied to all of the teeth. Once the treatment begins, which is usually done from the convenience of one’s own home, it will entail applying the whitening cream regularly for two to four weeks. The amount of stain used can vary depending on the amount of stain. Typically, these treatment sessions take between 30 minutes to an hour. In-office whitening treatments are an alternative to dentist-created whitening trays and solutions. We can usually finish an in-office treatment in one or two visits and get results within a few hours.
To learn more about the professional teeth whitening treatments we offer at AV Dental, contact us today.
