Tooth whitening, or tooth bleaching, has been a popular service of dental offices for over a decade. The actual process of whitening is most often done at home but it can be done in the dental office as well. The bleach that is used in either case is the same. The concentrations differ. Tooth bleach has been shown to be very benign in the mouth and harmless to teeth. It is called carbamide peroxide, which is a stabilized form of hydrogen peroxide
The in-office concentrations are higher and thus can achieve the whitening faster, usually in one appointment.
Whitening done at home is slower and gentler. Centercare uses a 3-minute bleach that no longer needs overnight application. The material is placed in a custom tray that fits tightly over the teeth and left in place. Because the concentration is lower, the process takes longer, typically a couple of weeks. Check out our websit http://www.centercare.net/ for more information!
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