This is the procedure of making teeth whiter, and therefore more attractive. Our office uses several methods: Dash, passive tray whitening, and professional strength white strips.
Dash is a revolutionary tooth whitening procedure. It's safe effective and fast, very fast. In just over an hour, your teeth will be dramatically whiter. The convenience of Dash in comparison to days of using strips or wearing trays makes it the perfect choice for the busy individual. The Dash Whitening procedure is simple. It begins with a short preparation to isolate your lips and gums. The clinician then applies the proprietary Dash whitening gel. Teeth typically become at least six to ten shades whiter, sometimes more. You'll be amazed with the results. In most cases, teeth get even whiter the first few days after the procedure. Trays with gel are recommended afterward for maximum whitening and maintenance.
The tray method involves having impressions taken from which laboratory fabricated custom vinyl trays are made. A carbamide peroxide gel is placed in these trays and the trays with gel are worn for about 3 hours, or overnight. The entire process takes 3-4 weeks of daily use. Three different strengths of gel may be used, however the higher the strength the greater the likelihood of reactions or tooth sensitivity. The tray method is recommended for badly stained teeth, such as tetracycline staining, and it may take several months of use to see significant color improvement. For maintenance of whitened teeth, the trays should be used every several months.
The end results whether using trays at home or doing Dash is the same. The cost of the tray method is less compared to Dash, and there is usually less post-treatment sensitivity.