Did Britesmile a week ago, already lost a few shades, is that normal?

Question

I did britesmile in my dentist's office 8 days ago and went 13 shades lighter. I was very happy with the results. I didn't eat/drink any dark food for 48 hours and even after I was careful about what I was eating. I only had coffee 5 times since. Now 8 days later, I already lost a few shades and my teeths have a slight yellowish tone. Is that normal??? I spent $650 and am now disappointed...

Answer 1

Honestly, while in office procedures like Zoom and Britesmile have quicker, more immediate results, they don't last as long (and are a heck of a lot more expensive) than bleaching trays. After paying a flat fee for the bleaching trays to be made, you wear them at night for a couple weeks at a time and the effects can last a couple of years. You never have to replace the trays (unless your teeth shift or you lose teeth), so it only cost $26 to replace the fluid that goes in the trays once you use it all gone.

Even doctors I've worked with in the past admit that the in-office procedures are kind of a rip off. Sorry this is happening to you!