A bright, radiant smile has the power to boost your confidence, take years off your appearance, and make a memorable positive impression. However, our pearly whites inevitably become dull and discoloured over time due to various factors like aging, tobacco use, certain foods and beverages, and more. While shelves are lined with convenient over-the-counter whitening products promising dramatic results, professional in-office whitening treatments performed by a skilled dentist offer superior, longer-lasting brightness under controlled and monitored conditions.
- A custom approach
One major pitfall of mass-marketed whitening strips and trays is their one-size-fits-all design that fails to account for your unique dental anatomy. This often leads to uneven shading, with some areas brightening more than others, as well as increased risk of sensitivity or irritation because the ill-fitting products allow whitening gel to seep onto your gums. In contrast, professional in-office whitening takes a fully customized approach tailored just for you. Your dentist carefully examines your teeth and has customized whitening trays moulded from impressions of your mouth. This precise, intimate fit ensures even coverage of the whitening gel on all tooth surfaces for uniform, consistent results while minimizing any gel touching your sensitive gum tissues.
- Safety
Most over-the-counter whitening products use lower concentrations of bleaching agents like hydrogen peroxide that may not be effective in lifting deep, stubborn stains and discolorations. Dentists, however, utilize professional-grade whitening gels with higher yet safe concentrations of hydrogen peroxide or other whitening compounds under fully controlled conditions with proper protocols. Your gums are isolated and protected while the dentist applies and activates the powerful whitening gel, allowing it to dramatically brighten your enamel without risk of irritation, burns or other damage to your oral tissues.
- Better whitening products
Not only do dentists have access to more effective whitening formulas, but their professional whitening systems also contain active ingredients specifically designed to promote maximum comfort during and after the whitening process. These often include desensitizing agents like potassium nitrate and fluoride to strengthen enamel and reduce any sensitivity or zingers. Over-the-counter whitening options simply lack the quality, efficacy and sophisticated formulations of dentist-dispensed whitening solutions.
- Faster results
With chairside power whitening, you can leave the dentist’s office with a rejuvenated, brilliant smile in about an hour. After protecting your gums, the dentist applies a highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide whitening gel, then activates and enhances its stain-lifting capability using a special curing light or laser. This process instantly lifts stains and brightens your smile by up to eight shades in just one short visit! Compare this to the weeks or months of repetitive daily or nightly treatments required for most over-the-counter whitening products to produce far more modest results.
- Professional supervision
Significant, stubborn tooth discoloration or irregular staining patterns can sometimes indicate an underlying oral health condition like decay, enamel erosion, thinning gums, or infection rather than just surface stains. That’s why a dentist always performs a comprehensive oral examination first before determining if an in-office whitening treatment is ideal and appropriate for your situation. If gum disease, cavities or other issues need addressed initially, the dentist provides guidance on the proper sequence of treatments to achieve optimal whitening results safely and effectively.
Bottom Line
While over-the-counter whitening products offer convenience, they simply cannot rival the transformative results and expert-level care provided by professional in-office whitening treatments. For a truly revitalized, radiant smile personalized to your unique needs and goals, look no further than the esteemed cosmetic dentists at Bayswater Dentist. Their team utilizes cutting-edge whitening technology, medical-grade formulations and meticulous techniques to lift stains and brighten smiles by up to eight shades in just one visit.
Every step of the in-office whitening process is carefully monitored and precisely controlled to ensure maximum whitening power while prioritizing your comfort and safeguarding your oral health. You can have complete confidence entrusting your smile transformation to the capable hands of Bayswater Dentist’s experienced clinicians. After their professional touch, you’ll leave absolutely glowing with a brilliant new smile that dazzles.l