How do the teeth whitening process work?
Teeth Whitening is actually a bleaching process that lightens discolorations of tooth enamel. Dental bleaching systems use an effective whitening solution retained in a custom-fitted mouthpiece that is worn over your teeth for 1 hour per day. Many people notice an immediate whitening of their teeth just a few hours of bleaching, but it usually takes between 10 – 30 hours of cumulative bleaching time to complete the whitening process. You can break your hours into just a few days (for people who are in a hurry) or a few months (for people who are not). Professional strength teeth whitening gel formulated with 16% and 22% carbamide peroxide is the most widely used and most desirable active ingredient in effective dental bleaches. Tougher staining may require longer timeframes or stronger whitening gel (like our 35% formula).
