A dull, discolored smile can wear away at your self-confidence and keep you from smiling as often as you should. Tooth whitening is a quick and easy way to take your smile several shades brighter with very little cost or time sacrifice. Our patients often ask us to describe the difference between our professional take-home whitening treatment and the various strips and gels available at their local drugstore. Here’s a brief description of the real benefits of professional whitening to help you better understand the options.
Over-the-Counter Whitening Strips and Gels
- Contain only a limited amount of whitening ingredient
- One-size-fits-all whitening doesn’t take into account your current shade
- Whitening results typically last 6 months or less
- Strips can cause sensitivity to gums
- Lack of professional supervision affects results
- Dramatic whitening results are usually not possible
- Repeat treatments several times a year can get costly
- Application methods are often inadequate for thorough whitening on all teeth
- Results may look uneven or unnatural
- Are generally successful only on younger people without deep, intrinsic tooth stains.
Dr. Ania’s Take-home Opalescence Whitening Kit
- You get customized clear bleaching trays for the upper and lower teeth
- Opalescence formula contains a much higher concentration of the whitening agent carbamide peroxide
- Opalescence gel won’t migrate to gum tissue
- The special whitening formula contains Potassium Fluoride to strengthen enamel, decrease sensitivity, and help prevent cavities
- Creates on average a 4 – 5 shade improvement in just 10 days
- Supervision by a trained cosmetic dentist guarantees natural, even results
- Opalescence formula is formulated to reduce sensitivity for a more comfortable whitening experience.
- Dr. Ania provides education on how you can keep teeth their whitest and minimize discoloration.
- Results can last a year or more
If you are due for your wellness check or you are interested in any of our restoration services, we can be sure to integrate a discussion of your whitening needs at that time.
For an in-depth review of our Opalescence smile brightening program, please contact my state-of-the-art dental practice in Boulder, Colorado to set up your appointment.
Dr. Ania
Comprehensive & Cosmetic Dentistry
