{"id":6016,"date":"2021-04-23T15:23:11","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T20:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oralstudio.com.co\/blanqueamiento-dental-en-casa-o-en-el-odontologo\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T17:29:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T22:29:48","slug":"blanqueamiento-dental-en-casa-o-en-el-odontologo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oralstudio.com.co\/en\/blanqueamiento-dental-en-casa-o-en-el-odontologo\/","title":{"rendered":"Teeth whitening at home or with the dentist?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Teeth whitening at home or at the dentist?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teeth whitening is currently one of the most requested aesthetic dental procedures to lighten the tone of our smile. With the various types of dental whitening treatments available, you have probably asked yourself: which is better? Teeth whitening at home or at the dentist?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both home teeth whitening and dental whitening at the dentist are effective in lightening the natural color of teeth and improving dental appearance, taking into account that home teeth whitening must be carried out under strict medical supervision. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, dental whitening at the dentist uses a higher concentration of whitening components, gum protectors, cold LED light that activates the whitening component and a professional who will carry out this procedure. Therefore, in terms of power and immediacy, it can be said that dental whitening at the dentist guarantees better results.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of teeth whitening at the dentist<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Teeth whitening with trays:<\/b> It consists of the creation of special trays for the teeth, made to measure for the patient by means of a dental impression. These trays will contain the whitening gel that will be responsible for removing stains on the teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Laser teeth whitening:<\/b> During this procedure lasting approximately 60 minutes, a whitening gel is applied to the teeth and the properties of the whitening agent are enhanced with a laser lamp.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Teeth whitening with LED lamps:<\/b> LED light teeth whitening is one of the best treatments for whitening teeth today. That is why at Oral Studio we work with this innovative method. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To perform teeth whitening with LED lamps, the whitening gel is applied to the teeth and the LED light activates the properties of the gel that will lighten the teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is teeth whitening advisable?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is at-home teeth whitening?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before having your teeth whitened at home you should keep in mind that it is of utmost importance that you first attend a dental appointment, since cavities must be treated before starting this treatment and the presence of non-vital teeth must also be verified.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that when we refer to teeth whitening at home, this is done under strict supervision of the dentist because he will decide the whitening materials to use that will guarantee the success of the procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The different specialized products for teeth whitening are whitening kits (whitening equipment with splints) and whitening strips.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dangers of at-home teeth whitening without medical supervision\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are thousands of home teeth whitening methods on the internet that promise to lighten the shade of your teeth quickly and easily. The truth behind these procedures is that not only will you be wasting time, but you will also be wearing down your tooth enamel, which is the only tissue in your mouth that does not reproduce.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the homemade recipes we find to whiten teeth without spending a lot of money include baking soda, lemon or hydrogen peroxide. Contrary to the promise of whiter teeth, these types of ingredients are extremely abrasive to tooth enamel and cause tooth sensitivity in the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may also be interested in: Myths and truths about teeth whitening in Medellin<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any at-home teeth whitening remedy that has not been authorized by a dentist can damage tooth enamel, which includes the patient having to resort to dental procedures such as dental veneers or crowns. A clear example of how cheap is expensive.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common consequences of resorting to home teeth whitening are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n