This is the procedure of making teeth whiter, and therefore more attractive. Our office uses passive tray whitening.

The passive 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 30 to 60 minutes. The entire process takes 2-3 weeks of daily use. Different strengths of gel may be used, however the higher the strength the greater the likelihood of reactions or tooth sensitivity. We recommend using Fluoridex toothpaste during the entire bleaching process to reduce 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 kept and used as needed.