How Is Professional Teeth Whitening Different From Take-Home Kits?
November 17, 2022
Teeth have a naturally light color, but food, beverages, nicotine, and age can stain and discolor your teeth. If you’re not happy with the color of your smile, you can whiten your teeth with take-home kits or professional teeth whitening. How do these two options differ from each other?
Are Store Bought Kits Effective?
There are dozens of over-the-counter whitening products claiming to lift stains and whiten your teeth. You may see a slight whitening, but at-home kits are one-size-fits-all, so they have limited effectiveness. Despite not being professional strength, the whitening gels can also burn your gums if they leak out of the trays.
How Is Professional Whitening Different?
Professional whitening provides better results thanks to stronger gels and custom trays. At our office, we use KöR whitening. Because the gel is refrigerated, the whitening agent is more effective and less likely to cause uncomfortable sensitivity. Our system also lets us determine exactly what shade you want your smile to be. Once we’ve decided on your new tooth color, we take impressions of your smile. This lets us create custom whitening trays, which provide a more consistent, even whitening.
How Long Does Professional Whitening Last?
Because professional whitening is more effective, the results last longer than with take-home kits. Depending on your lifestyle, you’ll have whiter teeth anywhere from half a year to two years. With maintenance and whitening touch-ups, you can keep your smile white even longer. You can also avoid stains by maintaining a great oral hygiene routine and visiting the dentist for routine cleanings.
Professional Teeth Whitening at Peak Dentistry in Clyde, NC
A professional whitening treatment costs more than the take-home kit you’d get at a store, but that’s because the results are so much better. Professional whitening is also safer and closely monitored by our dentists, so there are no surprises. If you want to book a consultation or you have questions, please contact us today!
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I don’t normally take the time to write reviews, but Peak Dentistry deserves recognition. My husband and I have been so fortunate to be a part of this practice for 10 years driving 2-1/2 hours each way to make our appointments. Drs. Joe and Gabrielle Ramellini, as well as their staff, have provided a level of dental care that reflects their expertise in the work they do that sets them apart as very unique and special. We highly recommend Peak Dentistry to anyone who is interested in quality care you can trust with a personal touch.
Absolutely love the people in this office. Very professional.
New patient visit. Office was beautiful, the treatment was 1st rate in every sense, and I was so impressed with all the latest technology.
The entire staff at Peak Dentistry is amazing, but I would like to highlight my hygienist, Missy, in particular. I went in for a regular teeth cleaning and didn't necessarily expect to be "wowed" but Missy took such care and attention to detail that I walked out of there with the pearliest whites I have ever had. Thank you for giving me such a beautiful white smile, Missy!