Teeth can be whitened by several new techniques of "bleaching" available today. One common method used is the "in-office" method where a strong bleaching agent is placed over the isolated teeth and a special light is used to assist the bleaching material in lightening your teeth. The preferred “take home" technique involves making trays which fit into the mouth and which are then filled with bleaching materials. When worn for an hour a day noticeable results are seen generally within a few days to a couple weeks.
Results vary from individual to individual and Dr. Tiberii and her Sarasota FL Dental office team will be happy to help you decide which method will work best for you. Some of the factors involved include the intensity of the stains, whether or not you have fillings or crowns on your front teeth as well as what may have caused the stains.