Home whitening with trays is the method we recommend in most cases. The whitening gel is applied by you, at home, in trays made to measure for your teeth.
How the treatment works
It all starts at the practice. We first check the condition of your teeth and gums: a cavity or an inflammation is treated before any whitening. Scaling is carried out if necessary, because the product works on clean enamel.
We then take an impression of your teeth and have your trays made. They fit your teeth exactly, which allows the gel to be applied precisely and evenly, tooth by tooth. You leave with the trays, the gel and the usual instructions.
How long to wear them
You wear the trays at home for a few hours a day, for one to two weeks, at your own pace. The lightening appears gradually over the course of the applications.
How long the result lasts
The result most often lasts between five and seven years, depending on your coffee, tea or tobacco habits. You keep your trays: they can be used again for a touch-up.
Sensitivity and limits
Sensitivity is the effect most often felt during and just after the treatment. Tell us about it before starting: the concentration of the product and the pace of the applications are adapted. Whitening works only on natural teeth; crowns and veneers do not lighten.
Price
The price of whitening with trays is on the page Prices. A detailed treatment plan and a personalised quote are given to you at the first consultation, before any treatment begins. In Switzerland, basic insurance does not in principle cover dental care, and a cosmetic service is not covered by any supplementary insurance.
See also: Teeth whitening, In-chair whitening, Whitening techniques, safety and results.
