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Whiten at home, with trays made for your teeth.

Custom trays and professional gel let you whiten gradually on your own schedule. The trays are made from an impression of your mouth, so the gel stays on the teeth and off the gums.

Cosmetic dentistry

How take-home whitening works

The difference between this and a drugstore kit is fit. A one-size tray leaks gel onto the gums, which causes irritation and wastes product on tissue that does not need whitening. A custom tray holds a thin, even layer of gel against the enamel where it belongs.

You wear the trays for a set period each day over roughly one to two weeks. The change appears gradually, which many patients prefer, and gives you room to stop when you reach a shade you like rather than committing to a single result.

Take-home whitening also pairs well with in-office treatment. Some patients start with an in-office session for an immediate change, then use trays afterward for touch-ups once or twice a year.

A patient at Hyattsville Dental Care in Hyattsville, Maryland

Step by step

How take-home whitening works.

  1. Consultation

    We check that whitening suits your teeth and note any restorations that will not change shade.

  2. Impressions

    We take impressions so the trays are made to the exact contour of your teeth.

  3. Tray fitting

    You come back to collect the trays, and we check the fit and show you how much gel to use.

  4. Daily wear at home

    You wear them for the recommended time each day and watch the shade lift gradually.

  5. Check in

    Bring the trays back and we will look at the result and advise on maintenance.

Worth knowing

When trays are the better choice.

You want to control the pace

Whitening a little at a time lets you stop at the shade you actually want rather than at a preset endpoint.

Your teeth get sensitive easily

Lower concentration gel over more days is often more comfortable than one strong session.

You want to maintain a result

Trays are the most practical way to touch up a whitened smile once or twice a year.

Common questions

Take-Home Whitening questions we hear.

How long do I wear the trays each day?

We will give you a specific time based on the gel strength and your sensitivity. Following it matters more than wearing them longer.

Why not just use strips from the store?

Strips work on the flat front surfaces and often miss the edges and curves. Custom trays deliver gel evenly across the whole tooth.

Can I keep the trays for later?

Yes. Store them clean and dry and you can use them for touch-ups for years, buying gel as you need it.

New patients welcome

Call (301) 559-0404 to schedule.

We want to help you keep your teeth healthy for a lifetime. Contact us today and we will find a convenient time.