You can whiten your teeth at your dentist's office or you may choose to do the procedure in the comfort of your home.  There are advantages to each method, but there are also disadvantages.  You must decide which procedure best fits your schedule and requirements before deciding how to whiten your teeth.

Many people look into whitening their teeth in today's world of perfection.  You can easily have your teeth whitened, but there are several different methods.  The easiest method will be the dentist's office.

Advantages of professional whitening systems:
1.  Time
A dentist can whiten your teeth much quicker than a kit that you would use at home.  A home kit generally requires weeks of effort putting trays of solution or gel in your mouth to allow the whitening to occur.  However, one visit to a dentist can accomplish the same effect in about the space of an hour.  Hence, if time is a factor and you can't spend the effort at home then the dental office may be your best choice.

For example, if you have a very busy schedule, you may not want to consider the home course.  Many people find that they don't have the time to dedicate to working on their teeth each evening for weeks or even months.  If this is your situation, you will most likely want to have your teeth professionally whitened.

2.  Results are immediate
When your dentist whitens your teeth, you have immediate results after your visit.  Thus, you can have your teeth whitened and enjoy the results today.  On the other hand, the home kit will take weeks to get the same results.  You may not even be able to see a difference the first week of your efforts.

You will want to have your teeth professionally whitened if you have an event and don't have the time slowly whiten you teeth at home.  The dentist can give you the teeth whitening you need now instead of the slow results of a home treatment kit.

3.  Even application
Your dentist can provide a very even application for your teeth because he is a trained professional.  If you have darker areas, he or she can focus on these areas to provide an even whitening of your teeth.  It can be very difficult to achieve the same results with your home kit. 

Additionally, you may find that you are not applying the gel or whitening strips evenly and you may find that you are creating teeth that are whiter than others.  You have to make sure that you are very meticulous with the way you apply the solutions are you could end up with a duo tone smile.

However, with these advantages also comes one major disadvantage.  A home whitening kit is much cheaper than a professional whitening session or sessions.  You could spend $300 to $1000 dollars on a professional dentist whitening system depending on your teeth and desired results.  You could spend much less than that depending on the home whitening method you choose and the desired results.

In summary, the advantages of having a dentist whiten your teeth are that it can take only one or a few sessions to accomplish and the results are immediate.  However, you will also see the effects more pronounced in your pocketbook.  Hence, if you are short on time and have the funds you will most likely want to see your dentist for your whitening needs.  If you are long on time and short on funds, then you may want to try the home remedy course.  The choice is up to you.