A popular method for treating moderately stained or discolored teeth is bleaching. These stains often can not be removed with regular professional cleanings. The most popular method of bleaching is the at-home method. There are a few good products out on the market that are dispensed by dentists. I do not suggest to use the off the shelf variety. They can cause more harm than good. 

       Now we can lighten your teeth 7-10 shades in about an hour.  Come visit the office and learn how your teeth can be the whitest they can be.  ZOOM!! bleaching takes about an hour and a half total chairtime.  Your soft tissue is prepared so as not to injure any other areas while bleaching.  Three 15-minute sessions of bleaching are done and then your teeth are re-fluoridated to help with any sensitivity that may occur.  Everyone, so far, has been delighted with the results. For touch-ups we can also make custom fitting trays and give you take-home bleach for follow-up bleachings. These are usually done every 6-12 months.

       If you think you can't handle the hour and a half there is always the 7-10 day method.  First, the dentist makes a mold of your teeth and makes a custom mouthtray. The mouthtray will hold the bleaching material against the tooth surface without concentrating the agent on the gum tissue. If the material contacts the gum tissue to long the gum tissue can be irritated or even burned. The tray is worn 1/2 hour to 2 hours per day and a noticible improvement usually takes place within 2 weeks. Some bleaching agents say you can wear them all night but your teeth may get very sensitive after doing this. You may continue using the product until you reach your desired whiteness. Sometimes you can not achieve the desired whiteness and will have to settle for something less. The dentist may have you come in periodically to check the progress and the reaction to the gum tissue, if any. After you have lightened your teeth, you may need to periodically (once every couple of months) bleach them for a session to keep the whiteness.