How long should the teeth whitening process be continued?
One problem with the availability of over-the-counter teeth whitening products is that they allow a means by which the expertise of a dentist is easily removed from the whitening equation. Historically, since the teeth whitener was dispensed to the patient by the dentist, the dentist had great control in deciding whether it seemed reasonable to continue on with the whitening process or else a point had been reached when it should be terminated. Of course as we have mentioned elsewhere on our pages, there is no reason your dentist can’t be involved with your over-the-counter product whitening efforts. Your dentist is your dental advisor and they are a valuable source of information. You should always feel free to seek their opinion, on the topic of teeth whitening or any other dental related topic. Short of seeking your dentist’s opinion, an answer regarding the length of time to use an over-the-counter teeth whitening product lies within its instructions. The company that has made your
