Take-Home Teeth Whitening
Drugstore whitening strips rarely deliver what the box promises, uneven results, mild improvement at best, and a lot of trial and error. Take-home teeth whitening uses custom-fitted trays and professional-strength gel instead of a one-size-fits-all strip, so the whitening agent actually reaches every tooth evenly. As part of our Cosmetic Dentistry services, it’s whitening on your own schedule, at home, with results a store shelf can’t match. Emerald Dental provides take-home teeth whitening at both our Lakewood and Littleton offices.
Curious what your smile could look like in six months?
Smile Fact
Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, yet it cannot repair itself once it is lost.
What Is Take-Home Teeth Whitening
Take-home teeth whitening is a dentist-supervised treatment that uses custom-fitted whitening trays and a peroxide-based whitening gel to gradually brighten your natural teeth at home. The trays are made specifically for your mouth and designed to hold the whitening gel against your teeth while limiting unnecessary contact with your gums.
You’ll wear the trays at home according to your dentist’s instructions, allowing you to whiten your smile gradually rather than completing the entire treatment in the dental office. How quickly your teeth brighten and how many sessions you need can vary based on the type of discoloration, whitening system, and your individual response to treatment.
How Take-Home Whitening Works
Consultation.
Your teeth and gums are checked to confirm whitening is a good fit, since untreated cavities or gum issues are typically addressed first.
Custom Trays.
Impressions of your teeth are taken to build trays made specifically for your mouth, along with professional-strength gel and clear instructions for use at home.
Whitening at Home.
You wear the trays on your own schedule, day or overnight, with a follow-up to check progress and make sure everything looks even.
Benefits of Take-Home Teeth Whitening
The gap between store-bought whitening and a professional kit is bigger than most people expect.
Custom trays cover every tooth evenly, no missed spots or streaky results
Professional-strength gel not available over the counter
Whiten on your own schedule, day or overnight, at home
Dentist-supervised, so it's safer for your enamel than repeated store-bought treatments
Results that hold up longer with basic upkeep
Why Emerald Dental for Take-Home Teeth Whitening
Your trays are custom-fitted to your teeth, not a generic mouthguard shape, so the gel actually reaches every surface evenly. We also check your teeth and gums first, since whitening isn’t the right first step if there’s a cavity or other issue that needs attention. Both our Lakewood and Littleton offices offer the same standard of care. Meet our doctors on our About Us page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is take-home whitening different from store-bought strips?
Custom trays are built to fit your teeth exactly, so the whitening gel covers every surface evenly instead of just the spots a generic strip happens to touch. The gel itself is also professional strength, stronger than what’s sold over the counter.
Will whitening make my teeth sensitive?
Some temporary sensitivity to hot or cold is common, especially early on, and it typically fades within a day or two. Custom trays and a dentist-guided schedule help keep that sensitivity manageable compared to repeated over-the-counter treatments.
How long do the results last?
With basic upkeep, brushing, limiting dark drinks like coffee and red wine, results commonly last from several months to a couple of years. Occasional touch-ups with your same trays extend that further.
Is it worth doing if my teeth aren't that bad?
If it’s something you’ve noticed, it’s worth asking about, plenty of patients come in for a subtle brightening rather than a dramatic change. Whitening works just as well for freshening up a smile as it does for reversing years of staining.
Can I use take-home whitening if I have crowns or fillings?
Whitening only affects natural enamel, not existing dental work, so crowns, veneers, or fillings won’t change color and can end up looking different from your newly whitened teeth. Your dentist will talk through that during your consultation so there are no surprises.
A Brighter Smile, Without the Guesswork
Whitening shouldn’t mean cycling through store-bought products and hoping one finally makes a difference. Custom trays and professional-strength whitening gel give you a more predictable way to brighten your smile from home. Emerald Dental provides take-home teeth whitening at our Lakewood and Littleton offices. Schedule a consultation and get a whitening plan made specifically for your smile.
Find Us
Two Convenient Locations
Both offices are open Monday through Thursday and accept new patients of all ages.
Lakewood
Emerald Dental Lakewood
12093-A West Alameda Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80228
Littleton
Emerald Dental Littleton
2731 W Belleview Ave, Littleton, CO 80123