In Office Teeth WhiteningnIn office teeth whitening treatments are fast and effective. They are on the pricey side but with advancements in technology the prices have come down quite a bit from 10 years ago. Dr Perrone uses a special light and gel system in office to achieve amazing teeth whitening results in as little as 1 hour. Say goodbye to stubborn stains on your teeth. The nice thing about in office whitening treatment is that you do not need multiple treatments and once completed you will notice a dramatic and immediate difference in your smile. Your smile will be several shades lighter than when you walked in the door!nn 2. Over The Counter Teeth Whitening StripsnnOver the counter strips have become a very popular teeth whitening product for its inexpensiveness and simplicity. They have some definite draw backs in their use. They are a one size fits all product and not custom like in the dental office. Generic sizing may mean the strips do not fit quite so perfectly which can mean your teeth will not whiten evenly or even lead to gum tissue irritation.nnIf you are going to go the teeth whitening strip route speak to Dr Perrone first. She will guide you on which product works best and how to safely use them. Improper use of whitening strips can also lead to tooth sensitivity. An important note to remember whitening strips will not dramatically alter your smile like a dentist can. But for some people, small touch-ups are needed to make them feel more confident and smile more!nnHenderson NV Teeth WhiteningnTeeth Whitening Can Transform Your Smile!nn3. At-Home Teeth WhiteningnnFor this method, your dentist will fabricate a custom mouth tray that you will use daily to whiten your teeth. You will apply a special whitening gel to the tray areas where you want to whiten your teeth. Dr. Perrone will discuss with you where and when to use the try and gel combination. For some patients, they will wear it during the day, and for others, it will be overnight. This type of whitening generally takes about two weeks to see results.nnThe nice thing about this type of whitening is that the tray protects the gum tissues. Since it is custom-made for you, there will be a seal between the teeth and gums, keeping the gel away from those tissues.nnSome patients will experience very short-term tooth sensitivity after this treatment. At any sign of tooth sensitivity during treatment, it is crucial to contact Dr. Perrone to evaluate and advise how to proceed.nn4. Activated Charcoal WhiteningnnThis is added to the list since it has become popular on the internet, especially with celebrities. There are no official studies to back up its whitening effectiveness. It is very inexpensive and relatively harmless to teeth and gums.nnThe activated charcoal works by absorbing stains from the teeth. This method entails placing activated charcoal on your teeth, let it sit for about 10 minutes, then rinse and brush your teeth as usual.nnSome drawbacks to activated charcoal include added abrasiveness and interaction with prescription medications. Activated charcoal can be very abrasive and can damage the enamel of your teeth, so be aware of that. Also, if you ingest the activated charcoal, it can absorb certain medications that are in your stomach—utilizing charcoal to absorb poisons in the body and acts the same way here.nn5. Porcelain VeneersnnFor some patients, teeth whitening just is not effective enough. Some patients have genetic issues with their teeth or have been affected by medication when they were children (tetracycline staining).nnPorcelain veneers are custom-made to the shade, shape, and color you desire.nnApplying the veneers is a relatively minor cosmetic procedure that often does not even require local anesthesia. A tiny layer of enamel is removed from the front of your teeth so the veneers can cover your teeth. Then the veneers are fitted to your teeth. The porcelain material of the veneers means that they are resistant to staining from food and drink.