Teeth Whitening Your smile is one of the first things that someone will notice about you when you first meet. Having a white, bright smile that you can be confident in will help set the tone for positive social interactions. However, if you are lacking confidence in the appearance of your smile then you may benefit from tooth whitening treatments.Tooth whitening is one of the many services offered by our professionals at Osborne Dentistry. Do not throw away your hard-earned money on over-the-counter whitening options that may not even work. Our top-quality whitening treatments can give you a smile that is several shades brighter after a single visit. What Are My Options for Home Tooth Whitening?There are several different types of products that can be used for tooth whitening purposes. One of the most basic is whitening toothpaste. All kinds of toothpaste remove the surface layer of plaque build-up which can help improve your teeth by about one shade, but whitening toothpaste has an added whitening agent. This does not do you much good, however, because it does not remain on your teeth long enough to have a noticeable effect. The next option for home whitening involves the use of gels or strips. These methods usually have to be used for seven to 14 days, depending on the brand, and can make your teeth a few shades whiter for a few months. However, using a product as much as twice per day for 30 minutes per application can be tedious, which is what strips and gels typically require. The highest quality home whitening options available are bleaching kits that involve a peroxide-based bleaching agent and dental trays. These usually require somewhere between two to four treatments and can improve your smile by several shades. However, these kits can often cost several hundred dollars. Why Should I Get Professional Whitening?Based on information gathered by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), people in the U.S. spend billions of dollars on do-it-yourself whitening products each year. However, these products provide you with a mixed bag of results, which is why you should always opt for professional whitening treatments. The most effective home whitening option is a bleaching kit, which is similar to the whitening methods used in our office. While these kits are of good quality, they are not without risk. If you leave the whitening agent on your teeth for too long or over-apply it, you are at risk of damaging your enamel. The bleaching agent in these kits is also less potent than those that are available to licensed dental professionals. When you receive a whitening treatment in our office, our team can either complete a series of 1-hour sessions that will provide you with teeth that are significantly whiter or can complete a 2-hour session that employs a UV light to achieve faster results. Both of these treatment options involve a bleaching agent, but the single-session treatment pairs the agent with the light to give you immediately whiter teeth. Why settle for subpar whitening treatments that could leave you disappointed with your results? Our professionals at Osborne Dentistry can offer you teeth whitening that will last. To schedule your teeth whitening session, call our office at 541-451-4300. |