While you don’t want teeth so white that they could glow in the dark, most people do desire a brighter smile. And that’s possible with the help of dental products and treatment.
Different Ways to Whiten Teeth

- Whitening toothpastes: A low-grade whitening product that slightly removes surface stains. Using whitening toothpaste on a daily basis can help fight dental stains caused by coffee and other staining agents.
- Whitening strips: You directly apply these invisible strips onto the teeth. Treatment typically lasts for two weeks.
- Whitening gels: Similar in effectiveness to strips, a gel-based whitening is applied with brush for at least 14 days.
- Whitening rinses: There are a variety of mouthwashes that cater to different issues, one being dental staining. Whitening rinses are mild, so they won’t produce visible results like you may want.
- Whitening trays: Using trays filled with gel whitening solution is one of the most effective ways to whiten teeth.
- In-office whitening: Whitening the teeth at a dentist office promises the fastest results. They use whitening products coupled with different techniques, such as heat, light and laser. You need to ask your dentist which in-office whitening treatment he/she offers.
What’s the Difference between Over-the-Counter and In-office Whitening?
The whitening strip and gel treatments are typically peroxide-based, which makes them the most effective over-the-counter whitening products. In-office whitening utilizes a hydrogen peroxide mixture, but it differs from whitening strips and gels because it’s a stronger whitening solution. This allows dental professionals to whiten patients’ teeth in just one sitting.
Contact our Bay City dentistry office at (989) 892-7832 for more information about our teeth whitening system. We look forward to making your day and teeth brighter!