Everyone wants to have a healthy looking smile, and this means having bright, white teeth. In order to do this, people need to do a lot more than just brushing and flossing a few times a day. They often need to have special teeth whitening treatments done as well. These treatments can be done right at the dental office, and there are also a number of products available for home use. The thing to keep in mind about the products used at home do not usually provide the same results that one would find after visiting their dental professional.
Teeth whitening is as simple as a visit to a cosmetic dentist Howell NJ. The products used by dental professionals are much better than those that are available to the general public. They have a higher concentration of bleaching agents than the over-the-counter products, and they can apply the treatments better than most people can do themselves. Also, a professional teeth whitening procedure involves the use of lasers, something that those who are not dental professionals have access to, or the ability to use. These lasers will make the teeth whitening treatments much more effective than treatments that use only bleach. A professional treatment may cost more, but it is worth it in the long run, because it can make teeth three to eight shades whiter, while home products only make teeth two to four shades whiter.
It is also a lot more risky to do home teeth whitening. The instructions must be followed to the letter, and if anything is missed, it could cause pain and/or irritation if the bleach is spilled onto the tongue or the gums. A professional will have all of the necessary tools, and takes the appropriate safety measures to make patients as comfortable as possible.
While over-the-counter treatments take about 10 to 20 minutes a day for as long as one month, professional teeth whitening only requires one hour in the dental chair. Professional treatments last longer, so it may actually be less expensive to visit Comprehensive Dentistry to schedule a meeting with a cosmetic dentist in Howell NJ.
