Do whitening strips really work if you want to see significant improvement in your teeths' color?

Yes: It just takes longer with over the counter products because they're lower in concentration of the peroxide. Although the whitest possible would be best to done professionally.

Sure: My patients that choose to use the strips end up using 2-3 boxes to see a nice improvement . If you have patients for that (you should be using the strips every day and limit the intake of foods with color) then it should work.

Yes, maybe: Tooth whitening amount depends mainly on the strength of the whitening gel, how long it is used, and how stained your teeth are. Fast whitening (in-office) uses a very strong gel for a short time. Do-it-yourself whitening, like the strips, uses a weak gel over a long time. Results vary based on your staining, the natural color of your teeth, and your expectations.

Significant, no. : White strips are safe, mild bleaching agents. They will lighten your teeth if used properly and your teeth are susceptible to bleaching. It gives you a good sense of lighter teeth that can be substantially improved with a professional bleach. Professional techniques include home bleach in trays, zoom in-office, or kor combo (strongest). Talk to dentist.

Professional : Professional whitening is generally better, but there are intrinsic stains and/or tetracycline stains, and you really should see your dentist if you have those type of deep stains.

It depends: It truly depends on what type of stains you have inside your teeth that would point us as professionals in one direction or another. If your teeth are simply an even yellow color the whitestrips should work well for you, but expect the process to likely be a month's worth of daily bleaching. If you have multiple colors inside your tooth then whitestrips will be of little use to you.

Not really: If you want significant improvement professional night time tray tooth whitening is best. Here is a link on tooth whitening: http://www.Smithtownsmiles.Com/services/advanced-tooth-whitening.

It depends: Whitening is a product of gel strength and time used. Low strength x much time will get you results similar to high strength x little time. Strips can work if you use them long enough (several weeks) and if the discoloration is due to external stain on your teeth. If your teeth are naturally dark, the results will be minimal. It also depends on your definition of "significant improvement.".

They can.: Whitening strips work but not always well enough to satisfy the person using them. A whitening system with a custom-made set of trays will work much better and can be obtained from your dentist.

Not significant: The strips may provide some improvement and remove some stains but will not significantly change the shade of the dentine in your teeth. Food stains will return and the "temporary whitening" will be lost.

Professional bleach: No. Have your dentist do a professional bleaching for optimum results. A combination of take home trays in conjunction with in office bleaching leads to superb results. It is important to have a well fitting custom tray and to save the tray for later applications. Bleaching is also cognizant on lifestyle choices- smoking and heavy coffee and tea consumption will hinder long term results.