Is there any fast way to whiten teeth?
The short answer is no, there is not a fast, inexpensive way to whiten teeth. In general, there are two things that speed up whitening: higher peroxide concentration, or higher temperature. You get the higher temperature with a light.
The fastest way to whiten teeth is laser whitening or arc light whitening. This is labor intensive, and therefore, expensive.
The next fastest way to whiten teeth is in-office whitening. It’s most heavily marketed under the brand name Zoom or its corporate sibling, Britesmile. Basically, you protect the gums, then apply an extremely strong peroxide solution to your teeth. The heat from the light, not the light itself, boosts the result. By Discus Dental (owner of Zoom)’s own marketing material, the light makes a 26% difference over no light at all. Be forewarned there are many anecdotal reports of shooting pain and high sensitivity with this method. It’s also relatively expensive.
Daily home whitening is still the safest, least sensitive, and longest lasting way to do it. Custom trays from your dentist, or white strips from your drugstore will both work in most cases.
At my office, we are now using a bleaching gel that takes only 15-30 minutes for a week or two. No, it’s not sexy like a Zoom light, but it won’t give you the occasional zoom zinger, and it doesn’t seem to make the teeth too sensitive.
If you’re on a budget, there are some new whitening strips that purportedly take only 15 minutes a day, also. They will lack the custom fit of a dentist’s tray, so only use them if you have relatively straight teeth, and your smile is less wide than the strip.
Good luck with your whitening. I hope you get the result you are looking for at a cost you can afford. If you have any other questions, contact me via my website.
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