Increased teeth sensitivity This is more likely to happen when the treatment is done in a clinic or a health spa because bleaching agents that are used are more concentrated than home bleaching kits. More concentration of the bleaching agents however means faster results compared to home treatment methods that are very much "watered down" to insure safety. The use of veneers is not actually recommended for all concerns relating to the teeth. For minor teeth issues of the teeth, the composite white filling can be used. For example for cracked and chipped teeth, this can be used. The filling is typically composed of the composite resin material which is bonded to the tooth so that the gap can be addressed. But a clean white and shiny teeth is so important, very much so that even in ancient times royalties and people who can afford it applies whitening powder to their teeth even when it has proven to accelerate teeth rotting. So important in fact that while not all of us could flash a George Clooney smile, we do not want to draw attention where the attention should not be. Examples of these are trauma to the tooth that caused the stain, blood that has leeched to the dentin, people with fillings, crowns and veneers. Crowns, veneers and fillings will always retain its default color while those that are deep in the dentin will need professional supervision. Initially, when established companies launched teeth whitening products, many dentists felt that the products will be taking their patients away from them. You get to the nearest supermarket and buy your weeks' supply of teeth whitening toothpaste and the desensitizing toothpaste. And what you do after is to religiously brush your teeth as recommended by the manufacturer of the product. The other way is the simplest. You get the services of the professional that offers professional teeth whitening services. When using teeth whitening plastic strips therefore, the person has to lower the expectation. Realistically, plastic strips are designed as a do-it-yourself-at-home remedy. Unlike teeth whitening trays that are designed by a dentist or a licensed practitioner to fit personalized requirements, the strips are for general use and therefore are designed to address every possible requirement without causing discomfort.