The best way to whiten teeth?

See Your Dentist: There's several whitening methods. Dentist supervised at-home with a custom tray is the most effective. In-office is quick but results vary & sensitivity of the teeth can be a problem. Over the counter whitening strips are low dose & results vary from no visible results to some whitening to only whitening the biting half of the teeth since the strips go straight across & gum-tooth line is curved.

In office : In office teeth whitening for first time users because it is under the care of dentist and we can determine how sensitive your teeth are and then give appropriate percentage of gel for touchupmwhitenings at home. If office whitening is also fast, efficient, and the sensitivity sometimes associated with it is only for that same day. I am very happy with its results for my patients and they are too.

Whitening: There are several ways to whiten teeth. It all depends on your budget. The in house is the best but most expensive but you can look for daily deals online.

Professionally: You will always get your best results when you use a professional to whiten your teeth. Zoom professional teeth whitening has worked excellent for my patients over the years along with at home trays for touch ups during the year.

See your dentist: Of course as a dentist you would probably expect all of us to recommend professional dental supervised whitening in an office. You are right, but not for our benefit of income. In my office we charge very little to whiten teeth because our primary concern is your happiness and that we exceed your expectations. I think you will find many dentists out there that place you as their main priority.

Complex question: Best way is under a dentist's supervision. Know that teeth can be whitened, but not restorations that may have been shaded to match darker teeth. Best bang for your buck is to work with your dentist. Strips and toothpastes are only marginally effective.

Depends: It depends on many factors- level of color you're trying to reach, the thickness of your enamel, sensitivity of your mouth, any pre-existincavities/oral issues (crowns/veneers/bonding). Generally, if your mouth is healthy and you see your dentist regularly, either in office or otc whitening strips/trays. I prefer an in office visit and trays for maintenance it's best to see your dentist.

OTC WHITENERS: Otc whiteners work but your dentist can provide you with stronger material. They are all perioxide based gels some with Fluoride to decrease sensitivity which is the usual side effect.

Zoom: Of all the whitening treatments the zoom uv bleaching system does the best job of whitening. Unfortunately it also causes the greatest amount of tooth sensitivity.

It depends: At home you can use whitening trays in the office you can use laser whitening such as zoom.

Best option: Best to see your Dentist. OTC products not very effective. Have your Dentist whiten them and help you maintain their whiteness. Know that any whitening treatment will have to be redone in time.

Professional Whtning: Your dentist has the strongest, most effective products available to whiten your teeth. Together with a professional cleaning and polishing, your smile should be radiant.

Prof. consult: There is no one generally accepted "best way". If your teeth are basically healthy and only somewhat dark, a dentist can provide you with an in-office and\or take home bleaching kit, which is better than any OTC method. However, you might require other restorative options in order to achieve the best smile. Get one or two professional consultations and then decide what is best for you.

Hands sown: Hands down best way is to have your Dentist do it. You can't even come close with OTC products, but they are helpful in maintaining the brilliant white smile your Dentist can produce for you.