Unsatisfied with Bleaching Results. Should I Try a Different Method?

Regardless of the method or brand of bleaching solution the final endpoint remains the same.  Typically certain teeth bleach well and others not so well.  To achieve a bright smile some cases demand bonding or veneers.  You should discuss this with your dentist.

There are different types of in-office whitening; there are the kinds that are light activated and the types that are not. These can have different results in different people. Some people respond better to one type more than the other. I recommend discussing this with your dentist before considering any restorative options. If you find that neither if these options works for you and your objective is to have much whiter teeth, then you may want to consider the option of either composite resin veneers, also known as bonding, or for a more permanent solution, porcelain veneers.


Good luck!

Every persons results vary with bleaching, regardless of the material and techniques used.  Some patients get great results yet others are less dyanmic.  If you have exhausted all the options (whitestrips, take home trays, in office) and not achieved your desired improvment, it may be that your teeth just won't lighten any further.  Your next step would be to discuss with your dentist the options of bonding or porcelain veneers to get your desired smile.