What's There To Know About Tooth Whitening?

The most important part, or maybe I should say, where most people go wrong when whitening their teeth, is that they whiten for way too long, causing transient sensitivity. So, if you're watching this video and thinking, "Geez, my teeth are sensitive, I've been whitening my teeth for just one night," relax; it will calm down and get better. Here at our office, we recommend approaching teeth whitening like you would a tanning bed. Now, hopefully, no one goes to a tanning bed here, but if you do or have ever been to one, spending 45 minutes during your first session is just asking for trouble, much like whitening your teeth. We suggest starting with about a 20 to 25-minute trial for your first session, whether it's during the day or night. Do not leave it on beyond that time because we want you to ease into it slowly. As you find that you're not experiencing sensitivity, you can gradually increase the duration, but it's not quite like tanning at that point. Aim for around 45 minutes as the maximum wear time, maybe an hour.

If you have more questions about this topic, please don't hesitate to reach out, as it's a common concern among patients.