Did you know you can turn to our dentist for at-home or in-office whitening?
When people think about teeth whitening treatment, they often assume they either have to turn to our Windsor Locks, CT, dentist Dr. Thomas Yanik for in-office whitening or turn to commercial whitening products to whiten from home. While these are two viable options they aren’t the only options. Here are the differences between turning to our dentist for professional whitening or whitening at home with drugstore whitening products.
Commercial Whitening Products
These are the products you can find in the oral care aisle of the grocery store or drugstore. Unfortunately, where these products tend to fall flat is the percentage of hydrogen peroxide in the gel. This simply means that to really see results, the gel will need to stay on teeth longer than with professional whitening methods.
The problem is that there is a maximum amount of time that you should leave the gel on your teeth at any given time (and it’s important not to surpass this). This often means that patients don’t get the results they were looking for, or they only see minimal results even after weeks of daily use.
Professional In-Office Whitening
If you decide to turn to our dental team for whitening we want you to know what to expect. The whitening process itself usually takes no more than 45 minutes; however, we will need to clean your teeth prior to whitening to remove plaque and tartar buildup before we whiten your teeth. From there, we will place a protective layer over the gums and then apply a whitening gel to your teeth.
We offer whitening gels of varying peroxide concentrations. The one we will use for your smile will be based on the severity of your stains, as well as your treatment goals. The benefit of professional in-office whitening is that we can get your smile anywhere from 5-8 shades whiter in just a single session without you having to do any of the work.
Professional Take-Home Whitening
You probably didn’t realize that you could turn to our Windsor Locks, CT, dental team for at-home teeth whitening, did you? With this system, Dr. Yanik provides you with custom whitening trays that fit perfectly over your teeth so you can whiten at home. While you can get the same results with take-home whitening that you can with in-office whitening, it’s important to note that this will often take about 1-3 weeks of daily use, wearing your trays anywhere from 1-3 hours a day.
If you are interested in turning to the pros for teeth whitening, our Windsor Locks, CT, family dentist Dr. Yanik is here to give you the brighter smile you desire. Call Yanik Dental today at (860) 623-1116 to schedule a no-risk consultation.