“Can a dentist whiten your teeth in one visit?”

Although there are various methods for whitening, one option includes in-office whitening, which can be completed at your dental office in one visit. Your dentist will want to ensure that you are a good candidate for the procedure, meaning that your gums are healthy and that you are cavity free. The procedure is often approximately two hours long, but your dental team will keep you comfortable with a cozy blanket and headphones. Your teeth will first be polished and then a small bite block will be placed for the appointment so that you can relax your jaw. A liquid rubber dam will be painted on the gums and any sensitive areas (worn parts of teeth or recession areas) to protect from any sensitivity. The in-office whitening solution will then be applied to your teeth, often with three applications of twenty minutes each. Upon completion, photographs with your new shade will be compared to the shade before the procedure. Although results will vary, one can expect 1-8 shades of color difference/brightness. Often, the teeth will continue to whiten at home for a day or two following the procedure. Your dentist may also speak to you about an option to supplement the bleaching at home with take home trays. Be sure to ask your dentist if you are a good candidate.

Yes, there are several in-office whitening options available (Zoom, laser, etc.). Check with your dentist to see which one they have.

Yes, there are many in-office one-visit systems available for teeth whitening.

Absolutely this is possible. If you have healthy gums and low to minimal sensitivity to begin with, there are a number of in office laser and non-laser whitening procedures that can help to enhance your smile. If there are signs of gum disease (bleeding gums, visible tartar, stains,) or cavities, you may be better off getting gums and teeth healthy before attempting to whiten them to avoid poor results or discomfort from sensitive teeth or irritating active disease.

Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, a dentist can whiten your teeth in one visit, however we do not have that system at your office as we found that many people experience increased sensitivity with this procedure vs a take home whitening system.

Kind regards,
Debbie

Absolutely...in about a 1-hour in-office visit! I would suggest 48 hours after all white food and drink diet.

Yes, they can do in office whitening. Just make sure that you have had a cleaning before and gotten checked for recession of gums and cavities because these areas can get very sensitive with whitening, so make sure mouth is healthy before the whitening.
Hope this helps.

With gratitude,

Sheena Bhatia, DDS

Yes there are several in-house whitening systems. Usually ~2-3 session.