Author (yasminhutchinson). Submitted on Mon, 16 Jan 2012
Many dental patients want to rejuvenate their smiles before the holidays or other special events. If your teeth are looking dull or dark, you won’t be so excited about being in pictures for parties and family get-togethers. Our Bloomingdale cosmetic dentists will tell you that there are many benefits from teeth bleaching which whiten teeth beyond their natural shade. These treatments are available in both at-home and professional forms.
So, What’s the Difference?
Home whitening treatments are generally gels that are applied to the teeth and held in place with a mouthpiece or strip. All of these products have a very small concentration of peroxide in them. Because of this, they take weeks or even months to show results. They are much less effective than professional options. However, at-home treatments are generally less expensive than professional options.
Professional teeth whitening is performed in-office by a dental professional. These products have a higher concentration of peroxide and therefore can lighten your teeth in just one or two appointments. Because your dentist will closely monitor these procedures, he or she can control your results and help you avoid tooth or gum sensitivity.
Give our Bloomingdale cosmetic dentists a call at (630) 994-5174 to learn more about what we can do to brighten your smile!
If you have questions, please visit us at www.comprehensivedentistry.com for complete details and answers.