WatchTake-Home Teeth Whitening
How take-home teeth whitening works at Brammeier Dental of Naperville
If you'd rather whiten on your own schedule than spend an hour in the dental chair, custom take-home whitening is a great option — and the results are far better than what you'll get from drugstore strips. The secret is in the custom-fit trays: they hold professional-strength gel exactly where it needs to be, with none on the gums where it causes sensitivity.
This short video shows how the process works. We take impressions of your teeth and make custom trays that fit precisely. You fill the trays with a small amount of professional-strength bleach and wear them for the time period your dentist prescribes — usually anywhere from 30 minutes to overnight, depending on the strength.
Why custom matters: one-size-fits-all over-the-counter trays let the gel leak onto the gums, causing irritation and uneven coverage. Custom trays deliver consistent, even whitening across every tooth — and the higher concentration of bleach delivers results you simply can't get from drugstore kits.
Whitening isn't permanent, but with the occasional touch-up and by avoiding heavy staining foods and drinks, results can last a long time. Ask about take-home whitening at your next cleaning.
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