Most people what to have bright, white smiles. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry reports that over 1.4 billion dollars are spent every year on over-the-counter teeth whitening products.
These products include home whitening strips, whitening toothpastes, whitening gels, and even mouthwash and other types of products. There are even home whitening kits that include different types of blue-light devices that are now available at most stores in Newport Beach and across the country.
The Advantage of Scheduling an Appointment
However, scheduling an appointment with your Newport Beach dentist is still the most effective way to complete teeth whitening. The dentist has access to the full range of different treatment options that are more effective, safer, and provide a more uniform whitening process.
Bleaching Products
Dentists use teeth whitening products that include peroxide concentrations of up to 40%. This is double what the FDA allows in over-the-counter kits. At the same time, the dentist may not use that high of a concentration based on your teeth and other factors.
The dentist also uses special formulations on your gums to prevent the sensitivity and possible allergic reactions of the gums that are very common. At-home teeth whitening can result in extreme tooth and gum sensitivity and uneven bleaching, resulting in light and dark areas on the teeth.
Talk to your dentist before using any do-it-yourself or over-the-counter whitening products. This is a case of choosing what is healthiest and best for your teeth.
At Smrecek Dentistry, we offer customized options for teeth whitening in Newport Beach. To schedule an appointment or to learn more, see us at petersmrecekdds.com.
