Semi-Custom Wraps vs Custom Bleach Trays: Which Is Right for You?

Custom bleach trays without the cost, moulds and appointments? That's the semi-custom middle ground.

Here's how semi-custom whitening wraps compare to custom trays made in a clinic.

Toothfloof OraWrap semi-custom teeth whitening kit

What are custom bleach trays?

Custom bleach trays are made in a dental clinic from an impression of your teeth, then filled with whitening gel and worn at home. The fit is excellent, but they're expensive, take multiple visits, and "bleach" simply refers to the peroxide gel used inside them.

What are semi-custom wraps?

OraWraps™ skip the dental impression. They're pre-formed wraps that soften at mouth temperature and mould to your smile, giving you much of the close-contact benefit of a custom tray — without the appointments, the wait, or the price.

Side by side

Custom trays Semi-custom wraps
Cost Premium clinic service A fraction of the price
Convenience Impressions + multiple visits Ships to your door
Fit Wins on precision Impressively close — moulds to your teeth
Control Set course from the clinic Gauge your shade gradually, stop when happy

Which is right for you?

If you want clinical-grade precision and your dental professional recommends it, custom trays are excellent. If you want a comfortable, affordable, no-appointment route to a brighter smile at home, semi-custom wraps are the smart pick — start with the OraWrap™ Whitening Kit and boost it with the Dual-Active Whitening Shot™.

People also ask

Are at-home wraps as good as clinic trays? For everyday stain-lifting and maintenance, many people get great results from semi-custom wraps. For complex cases, a registered dental professional may still recommend custom trays.

Is peroxide-free whitening an option? Yes — see what PAP whitening is and how it compares.

Results vary between individuals. This article is general information, not dental advice.

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