What patients should understand
In-office whitening and dentist-supervised take-home bleaching differ in application, appointment time and how the process is monitored. Existing restorations may not lighten as natural teeth do, and temporary sensitivity can occur.
Questions to take to a qualified clinician
Ask what type of discoloration is present, whether dental or gum disease needs attention first, how sensitivity is managed and whether a take-home or office approach better fits your goals.
For more context, explore the professional teeth whitening topic page, review treatment alternatives, and compare local practice records. This prelaunch educational page requires qualified clinical review; read the editorial policy.