Many people want to improve the brightness of their teeth and become more confident in their smile with teeth whitening. Teeth whitening is a common dental procedure that can be done by a dentist in a short amount of time. While there are teeth whitening kits for you to use at home, professional teeth whitening has more benefits for your oral health. Below are some reasons to consider having your teeth whitened by your dentist.
1- Limiting Risk Of Teeth Sensitivity
Some whitening products, like bleach, can lead to tooth sensitivity and damage your enamel. Having your dentist perform the whitening will ensure that you do not remove too much enamel from your teeth and will keep your teeth strong. Teeth sensitivity can make it hard to eat or drink, so using the proper amount of bleach or whitening agent will limit pain for patients.
2- Faster Results
Professional teeth whitening shows results in just one hour. Over-the-counter products often take multiple days to show results and may not yield the look you are going for in time. Professional whitening will come with more concentrated whitening agents, which will help your teeth to look whiter right after your appointment.
Trusting your dentist for teeth whitening will allow your teeth to be whitened up to eight shades, whereas other products will only whiten up to two shades.
Not only will dental whitening help you see results faster, but it will also last much longer and is much easier to maintain. Instead of applying a whitening agent every day for weeks with limited results, schedule an appointment with Sunset Dental.
3- Prevent Gum Irritation
Similar to tooth sensitivity, gum irritation can occur from using topical tooth products in the wrong way. Applying whitening agents and bleach to teeth can irritate gums when it is left there for too long. The whitening substance will dry out your gums and can lead to bleeding and irritation while eating or brushing your teeth.
Many people misuse at-home whitening products which leads to gum and teeth irritation. Getting your teeth whitened at the dental office limits human error and will make your teeth look healthier without damaging your gums.
4- Add An Extra Touch To Newly Straightened Teeth
After receiving orthodontic treatment, many patients want to whiten their newly straightened teeth. Some stains can remain after the removal of brackets and patients often want their smile to look its best now that they can show it off without braces.
Cleaning around braces can be difficult, so getting teeth whitening along with a dental cleaning can help remove excess build-up and leave your smile looking its best.
5- Customize Your Teeth Whitening
Doing a whitening job by yourself can often lead to uneven whitening by putting too much whitening substance on one tooth, over the other. Teeth whitening by your dentist allows you to customize your whitening to the exact shade you want and concentrate the whitening on one tooth at a time to only whiten them to the degree the patient wishes.
Your dentist will know the state of your enamel and what your teeth can handle. Teeth whitening is not an extensive process, but if you have cavities or other oral issues, your dentist may recommend a different approach or may remedy those issues before beginning to whiten.
Trust Our Dentist For Teeth Whitening
Our team at Sunset Dental offers cosmetic dentistry services to improve patients’ smiles and self-confidence. Our dentists and hygienists want to give people the best smile possible at the best price point. Before you turn to over-the-counter products or natural remedies, talk to your dentist about the treatments they offer and the cost of having teeth whitening done professionally.
Sunset Dental is located in Sunset, UT, and serves dental patients in surrounding cities like Clearfield, Syracuse, and Roy. Contact us to schedule your appointment or fill out our contact form to ask any questions before your appointment.