In-Office vs. Take-Home Teeth Whitening
Some say your smile is one of the first features other people notice about you. Having a brighter, whiter smile is not only appealing, but it can also improve your self-confidence.
Achieving a beautiful smile can be a long process for some patients. There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a little help along the way. Professional teeth whitening is a quick, cost-effective way to transform your smile.
Do you have discolored, yellowed, or stained teeth? Do you want a whiter and brighter smile? Cosmetic options like teeth whitening not only improve the appearance of teeth but can also improve oral health.
Learn the benefits of in-office and take-home teeth whitening below:
In-Office Teeth Whitening
The fastest method of teeth whitening is the in-office procedure. It takes a little over an hour and can produce results up to ten shades lighter. Results will depend on the severity and source of stains on the patient's teeth, with certain stains being more difficult to erase completely. Your dentist will discuss expected results prior to your treatment during your consultation.
In-office whitening is a simple procedure. First, the dental team sets up a protective barrier for your gums. Next, they brush a layer of maximum strength bleaching gel onto your teeth and activate the ingredients with a special light. This process may need to be repeated several times until your desired shade is achieved.
Patients who want quick results may find that they prefer in-office teeth whitening. This non-invasive solution uses whitening bleach gel, which is activated using a special light. The gel lightens teeth in over an hour. In-office teeth whitening is also a great option for patients who are going to events such as weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
At-Home Teeth Whitening Kit
A convenient method for removing stains from your tooth enamel is at-home teeth whitening. This method utilizes custom-fitted trays that your dentist creates in the office and maximum-strength bleaching gel. The take-home kit will provide results far superior to over-the-counter options such as whitening strips and toothpastes that you may see for sale at your local drugstore.
At home, you will fill the trays with gel and fit them over your teeth for the prescribed amount of time daily, often overnight while you sleep. The bleaching gel will remove stains and, because it contains fluoride, it will also reduce sensitivity and strengthen your enamel. After about a week of regular use, your teeth will look dramatically whiter. Take-home teeth whitening provides convenient and gradual results to patients.
Double A Dental Group Offers Teeth Whitening Services
Even if you've faithfully cared for your teeth by brushing and flossing every day, you'll still experience tooth discoloration over time. This process can also be hastened along by other factors such as smoking or chewing tobacco, or daily drinking of coffee, tea, cola, or red wine. Even using certain prescription medications can cause discoloration. Following your dentist's recommendation of brushing twice daily and flossing at least once daily can slow this process down and help your smile stay brighter and healthier longer. However, it cannot reverse this process.
Montclair cosmetic dentist Dr. Paula Izvernari offers a wide selection of cosmetic dentistry treatments, including in-office teeth whitening and take-home teeth whitening. Both take-home and in-office teeth whitening treatments use professional-grade bleaching gels to help patients achieve a whiter, brighter smile. Dr. Isvernari will work with each patient to create a treatment plan to address any pressing cosmetic concerns.