Couples who whiten their teeth together stay together! Cosmetic dentists know that anyone who prioritizes their teeth and invests in a treatment for a whiter smile is genuinely happier but also looks younger and healthier. Your teeth don’t even have to be perfect to take advantage of professional teeth whitening. It’s the ideal gift for valentines who love each other and want to love their smiles too.
The Value of Professional Teeth Whitening
People who pursue whitening techniques often try every option in the dental aisle at the pharmacy – whitening strips, whitening toothpaste, whitening gels, mouthwash. While some of these methods do work a little or for a short while, they do not contain the powerful bleaching ingredients of a dentist’s whitening products. Real value does not come from trying all products available but choosing the one most effective and long-lasting.
The two most common types of professional teeth whitening include:
- In-office teeth whitening. Heading to the dentist’s office for your whitening treatment is easy and fast. This smile makeover unveils itself in just about an hour. With high-concentration peroxide gel applied to tooth enamel, the stain molecules separate. The result? Teeth are up to eight shades whiter. The whitening is powerful and gives patients immediate, stunning results. Imagine leaving the cosmetic dentist’s office with your partner, both of you smiling wide and white.
- Take-home whitening kit. If you prefer to whiten teeth together in the privacy of your home, you’ll need more patience but can achieve similar results as in-office whitening. The kit gel has a lower strength, so it must be applied for longer periods. Typical instructions involve wearing the trays for a few hours every day or overnight for several days to a few weeks. Recommendations vary for every patient.
Benefits of Your Dentist’s Whitening Treatment
Besides the incredible results of a pro whitening treatment, there are plenty of other perks that come along with saying yes to your this procedure:
- Little to no irritation. Do you have sensitive gums? Whitening can easily irritate them. Your dentist uses desensitizing gel or a shield to eliminate potential discomfort. There is no numbing or needles during a whitening treatment. The work is done gently and carefully.
- Long-lasting. Store-bought whitening treatments are temporary. They only tackle surface stains and last from a few days to a few months, if you’re lucky. Pro whitening results last for years thanks to the powerful peroxide agent that breaks stains apart.
- Effective. User error happens often in over-the-counter whitening, which produces uneven results, especially if you have porcelain crowns or veneers on some teeth. Your dentist recognizes existing dental work and recommends replacing dental restorations for an even look when necessary.
Smile Big for Your Valentine
If you and your special someone always talk about teeth whitening, if it’s a thing that you’ve both wished to do for yourself for a long time, Valentine’s Day is a great way to say, “We can do this as a couple and look even better together.” Avoid mistakes, get results, and pucker up for powerful whitening from Chester Hill Dentistry in Rye, NY. Contact us to schedule a consultation.