Professional Teeth Whitening: Which Options are Best?

If you’ve been researching cosmetic dental treatments, it’s hard to avoid mention of teeth whitening. Teeth bleaching is popular because it can be effective at boosting your smile, but there is an overwhelming amount of brands, products, and whitening methods to choose from.

For best results, it’s always a good idea to visit a dental office for professional care where you’ll usually be presented with two options: in-office teeth whitening or take-home whitening kits. But which will give you the results you want?

When it comes to professional teeth whitening, the in-office and take-home treatments produce similar results.  It really comes down to how much time you have to devote to treatment and the reasons why you’re seeking treatment in the first place.

In-office whitening can typically be completed in one visit, with results being immediately visible. However, the cost for in-office bleaching is often higher. If you need your teeth whitened that same day for a special event, or if you’re in a hurry and can’t devote more than one appointment to treatment, in-office whitening is the best choice to make for the results you want. Same-day teeth bleaching is a great idea for important meetings or job interviews, reunions, professional photo-taking, or weddings.

Take-home whitening is completed over the course of several weeks. Your dentist will provide you with custom trays and a bleaching solution to whiten your smile at home. It’s important to note that professional home whitening kits often make a big difference by incorporating custom whitening trays, so the whitening gel stays exactly where it’s supposed to.  Drugstore whitening kits produce hit-and-miss results, as the treatment is not customized and the gel may not be in-place to do its best work. If you’re looking for a whiter smile as a part of your general dental goals, take-home whitening from a dentist produces beautiful results.

Visiting a cosmetic dentist for teeth whitening ensures you get the treatment you need to meet your treatment goals in the appropriate time. At Peninsula Dental-Facial Esthetics, we offer in-office teeth whitening with Opalesence Boost to give our patients brighter smiles. Contact our office today to learn more or to schedule your consultation.