Professional Teeth Whitening

If you want the whitest smile that you can obtain, the choice is clear, professional teeth whitening. Not only are you sure to receive the service you need, but it will also be administered in an atmosphere that takes your overall health into consideration. Professional’s know more than just how to achieve the whitest shade, but also if there is another underlying problem that could be causing the problem.

When you consider your teeth whitening options, there are different options. Laser procedures and bleaching are the most commonly used professional products. The laser process takes one to two hours, while the bleaching process will take multiple visits.

Having a professional whiten your teeth will mean that you are receiving ADA (American Dental Association) approval. The products have been tried and tested by the dental governing board and are considered acceptable practice nation wide.

The laser whitening procedure entails a coating being put on your teeth. Next a light activates the product on your teeth to whiten them. This can be done in one single office visit. Some people will need to do a follow up, but the dentist will give them everything they need to do it at home.

Bleaching is another option when whitening teeth. It is an older process, but not as expensive as laser whitening. When a patient chooses the bleaching option, a dentist will do a mold of the person’s teeth, and this plus the whitener is given to the patient. This can then be done in the comfort of ones home.

In both processes hydrogen peroxide is used. Just like stain lifting with clothing, hydrogen peroxide “oxidizes” the stain, which basically means that it they become weaker, and then the bleach solution can whiten the stained teeth. With both professional solutions the patient is using a superior product to that which can be found in stores.

Advantages of having your teeth whitened by a professional:

• No guesswork

• Precise mold to your exact tooth structure

• Quick results

• Tooth health is top priority

Professional tooth whitening is your best option because you know the job is going to be done correctly. When you go to a dentist they will be able to tell you if you might encounter any problems with the process, or even if you should be doing it. When you are finished you will have a bright white smile to show off!