Knowing When to Whiten
Whitening treatments can be performed in the days or weeks prior to special events, including weddings, retirement parties, holiday parties, graduations, and more. The benefit of our in-office teeth whitening treatment is that the results are ready to go after a single appointment, so you can schedule the treatment shortly before your event.
Our take-home treatments, while offering numerous benefits, require at least a couple of weeks to achieve optimal results. That’s why professional in-office whitening treatments can serve as ideal options for many patients who would like to brighten their teeth as quickly as possible.
The Power of Professional Treatment
There’s no shortage of over-the-counter teeth whitening solutions; however, it is very important to understand the differences between these options and the professional treatments we offer. One of the major distinctions involves the ingredients—most over-the-counter whitening kits simply do not have powerful bleaching components that can significantly reduce discoloration and lighten the shade of the teeth. Whitening toothpaste, rinses, and options such as “Whitestrips” likely do not have the capability of penetrating the tooth enamel deep enough to improve discoloration that has been developing there over a long period of time. Many of these products require consistent use over several days or weeks to work and still may only produce a mild degree of whitening.
Our in-office teeth whitening treatments are customized for each patient’s needs and provide results that are almost instantaneous. They are able to lighten the teeth by several shades and significantly diminish signs of yellowing, staining, and discoloration. Both in-office treatments and our take-home whitening tray options are supervised by cosmetic dentists, which can go a long way toward increasing the potential for successful results.
