How effective are over-the-counter whitening gels?

How effective are over-the-counter whitening gels?

Ronald Rosenblatt, DDS (General and Cosmetic Dentistry) gives expert video advice on: What is the most effective type of professional whitening treatment?; How long do professional whitening treatments last?; How effective are whitening toothpastes? and more...

Over the counter whitening gels are not as effective as the gels you can get in the dental office because they're not going to be as strong. Because they're not as strong, they're not going to be as effective. If you did use them over a long, long period of time, they may get them just as white as you could in the dental office, but it's going to be a long time, and if time is a problem for you, then that's not the best way to go.