Teeth whitening is an easy way to beautify your smile and get that red-carpet-ready grin sported by Hollywood stars. In the past 20 years, the demand for whitening has grown significantly, as has the appearance of at-home options to get the job done. Despite the increased interest in DIY kits, professional whitening at the dentist’s office is still the best route to a brighter smile for the following reasons.

3 Advantages of Expert Teeth Whitening

1. Better Results

The key to effective whitening is a peroxide-based bleaching agent, which removes surface stains and some deeper discolorations. The substances used in a dentist’s office contain higher concentrations of these active agents—usually 25 to 40%, versus the 10% allowed for over-the-counter kits. This makes professional treatments more effective with faster results.

2. Safer

While laws regulate the chemicals in teeth whitening products, not every manufacturer adheres to them. There have been cases where people who bought at-home bleaching kits online sustained chemical burns on their gums or lips because the products contained illegal amounts of peroxide. Effective whitening requires the use of potentially dangerous chemicals best left in a professional dentist’s hands.

3. Diverse Options

A cosmetic dentistry professional provides various options for tooth whitening. With “chair-side” whitening, the procedure is done in the dental clinic. After applying a protective gel to your gums, a whitening solution is applied to your teeth and activated using a special light. Alternatively, you can get the tools to whiten professionally at home. Your dentist will create custom trays that fit snugly to your teeth and a whitening gel to fill them.

If you are considering teeth whitening in or around Clearwater, FL, make an appointment with Anthony J Adams DDS - Healthy Body Dental. Known for his holistic approach to dental care, Dr. Adams believes in providing safe and reliable natural care in a mercury-free environment and favors minimally invasive treatments whenever possible.  Find out more about his services online. To request an appointment, call (727) 799-3123.