Teeth can often be whitened by the several new techniques of "bleaching" available today. These methods the "in-office" method where a strong bleaching agent is placed over the isolated teeth and a special light is used to assist the bleaching material to lighten the teeth. The "home" techniques involve making trays which fit into the mouth and these are then filled with bleaching materials. When worn for a few hours a day, noticeable results are seen generally within a few days to a couple weeks. Results vary from individual to individual. Some of the factors involved include the intensity of the stains, whether or not you have fillings or crowns on your front teeth as well as what may have caused the stains. At Chestnut Dental Associates, we only offer the “home” bleaching method.