Carbamide peroxide, gum-isolated trays, controlled escalation. Several shades brighter, no sensitivity.
Professional whitening uses carbamide-peroxide gel in a custom-fit tray — fitted from a digital scan of your teeth — worn at home for 14–21 nights. The gel breaks down chromogens (the yellow molecules) inside enamel without altering tooth structure.
Dr. Chovatiya pre-treats sensitive teeth with potassium-nitrate desensitizer, monitors progress at three checkpoints, and stops escalation when the result matches your enamel's natural ceiling. Over-whitening produces a chalky, opaque look — easy to avoid with supervision.
Digital scan, milled tray. Fits over teeth gum-line precisely — no leaks, no gum burn.
Two weeks of potassium nitrate before whitening starts. Eliminates 80% of post-treatment sensitivity.
10–22% concentration depending on tooth response. 14–21 nights typical.
Each enamel has a maximum brightness. Past it, teeth look chalky. We stop before that.
Carbamide peroxide breaks down chromogens without removing enamel. Decades of research confirms safety at supervised concentrations.
OTC strips don't seal against the gum, leak gel onto soft tissue, and have lower concentrations. Custom trays + dentist-strength gel: faster, more uniform, less sensitivity.
Several shades brighter than your starting shade — limited by your enamel's natural ceiling. Veneers are required to go beyond it.
With pre-treatment desensitizer and controlled concentration: usually none. Without prep: 30–40% of patients get mild zings for a few days.
1–3 years before noticeable rebound, depending on coffee, tea, wine, and tobacco habits. A short maintenance tray every 6–12 months keeps the result.