At-home teeth bleaching typically require performing whitening treatments every day over a couple of weeks. In comparison the numbers of professional teeth bleaching treatments that are needed are typically much smaller in number, possibly even as few as one. It has been recommended that, as an approximate estimate, one hour of in-office whitening treatment can create the same whitening effect as one to two weeks of at-home tray-based whitening.

The teeth whitening system that is best for you can depend on factors such as: available time, your temperament, and how much money you have to spend.

Some Advantages and Disadvantages of At-home Teeth Whitening:

    * The dental patient must be capable of complying with the whitening system's technique and instructions.
    * The person must have the time and inclination to perform the whitening treatments.
    * It can take some weeks or even months before the final results are seen with at-home systems.
    * At-home teeth whitening usually cost less than professional teeth bleaching treatments.

Some Advantages and Disadvantages of Professional Teeth Whitening:

    * The whitening effect is seen immediately.
    * The whitening is accomplished in just a few appointments (possibly even just one).
    * Professional teeth whitening usually cost more than using at-home teeth whitening products.

So What's the Best Teeth Whitening System for You?

Which method looks like to be the best fit with your way of life? Are you long on time and short on money? If so - at-home teeth whitening might be the best choice.

Do you have a big occasion coming up soon that you want to change your smile for or maybe you just don't think you can include do-it-yourself whitening treatments to your hectic lifestyle? If it is so, then it seems that professional treatments performed by your dentist might be the best way out.