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Step 1
Perform tray bleaching. A custom tray is filled with bleaching gel and fitted over the teeth. This is the least expensive tooth-whitening procedure and may be done at home. The gradual whitening makes it less likely to be noticed but will require two to four office visits.
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Step 2
Undergo Britesmile teeth-whitening. A bleaching gel is applied to the teeth and a special light activates the gel to begin the whitening process. This procedure can be done in one two-hour office visit and is moderately expensive. It is likely to be noticed because the color change is immediate.
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Step 3
Receive laser bleaching. This is similar to the Britesmile process but uses a laser instead of light with a frequency range. This may also be done in one office visit but is faster and more expensive than the Britesmile procedure.
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Step 4
Have dental veneers applied. Porcelain veneers can be adjusted to the shade of your choice and last for 5 to 10 years. Veneers resist staining well, but this procedure is irreversible and is quite expensive.
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Step 5
Get a full crown. This is the longest-lasting and most expensive procedure to whiten teeth. However, the whitening is a secondary effect because this procedure is normally reserved for teeth that are severely affected by cavities.
