Professional Teeth Whitening Options


by Patricia Woloch - Date: 2008-11-04 - Word Count: 352 Share This!


One of the quickest and easiest ways to enhance your smile is through tooth whitening. Visit any drugstore or supermarket and you'll see a wide variety of whitening kits, strips, toothpastes and mouthwashes that promise you a white smile. While some of these products may provide some degree of success, much more dramatic results can be achieved through professional teeth whitening options.



Professional cosmetic dentists can offer patients two different methods of teeth whitening: in-office or take home kits. In most cases, both options are highly effective and provide patients with dazzling smiles.



In-office teeth whitening



There are many different types of in-office whitening systems used by cosmetic dentists today to bleach teeth. Three of the most popular are Zoom!Â(r), RembrandtÂ(r) and BriteSmileÂ(r). These systems each utilize their own proprietary form of tooth whitening gel that is carefully applied to the teeth, avoiding all contact with the gums and lips. When combined with activating light technology, the gels penetrate the teeth discolorations and whiten the teeth.



Each of these systems provides a quick, easy, and safe way to achieve a brighter, whiter smile. Depending on the patient and the system used, in-office teeth whitening systems can whiten teeth up to 10 shades brighter. The results are immediate and long-lasting.



At-home teeth whitening



A more affordable alternative to in-office teeth whitening, at-home systems professionally fitted by cosmetic dentists also provide excellent whitening results. The dentist will make a mold of the patient's teeth so custom-made whitening trays can be created in a laboratory. Once the trays are prepared, the patient will begin to squeeze a small amount of professional-strength whitening gel into the trays and wear them each night for the dentist-recommended amount of time. Patients generally begin to see a dramatic change in their teeth appearance in about 2-3 weeks.



Costs of professional teeth whitening


The cost of professional teeth whitening depends greatly on the patient's expectations as well as the system and technology used by your cosmetic dentist. It has been estimated that the costs of these options can be:


· In-office whitening: $300-$2,000


· Customized at-home trays and whitening gel: $100-$800



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If you are interested in learning more about professional teeth whitening options, please visit the website of Michael K. Chung, DDS at Softouch Dental Care in Oakton, Virginia.

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