Teeth Whitening

Modesto, Manteca, Ceres, Turlock, Salida, and Ripon, California Dentist

In-Office Tooth Whitening vs. Take-Home Kits

 

A bright, dazzling smile has long been considered an attractive trait, giving off an impression of warmth, friendliness, and confidence. If you have been hesitant to flash your smile due to the discoloration of your teeth, there are a variety of tooth whitening options which can help you feel better about showing off your pearly whites.

 

While there are many over-the-counter whitening products available to brighten your smile, they are generally not as effective as the professional tooth whitening products offered at our Modesto cosmetic dentistry office. It is important to understand the difference between these products so that you can make an informed decision about the best option to suit your needs.

 

In-Office Tooth Whitening

 

At Sierra Dental Care, we use the Rembrandt Whitening System with all of our patients. This tooth whitening system uses a high intensity sapphire light to activate the whitening gel. Unlike many whitening products which use potentially harmful UV lights to activate the whitening gel, Rembrandt’s sapphire light is completely safe. We have been working with the Rembrandt Whitening System for many years, and in our experience, we have found it to provide the highest quality results.

 

There are many advantages to choosing professional in-office tooth whitening:

 

• In-office whitening systems use a more concentrated whitening gel, enabling us to whiten your teeth many more shades than is possible with take-home kits
• The procedure can be completed in one office visit
• Custom whitening trays are used which fit your teeth exactly, ensuring a more even application of the whitening gel and reduced risk of tooth sensitivity
• Results last much longer than over-the-counter treatments
• Your whitening procedure is performed by a trained professional

 

Over-the-Counter Take-Home Kits

 

Over-the-counter tooth whitening kits offer you a more cost-effective option to brighten your smile, but often you get what you pay for. In general, over-the-counter whitening systems do not provide the same high quality results that can be achieved by professional in-office tooth whitening.

 

While these systems allow you to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home, you will need to diligently use the product every night for several weeks. Furthermore, you will not benefit from the expert supervision of a trained professional.

 

Take-home tooth whitening products do not provide you with custom trays the way in-office professional whitening systems do. As a result, they will not fit your teeth exactly, potentially causing an uneven application of the whitening gel or an increased risk of tooth sensitivity. Furthermore, the lower concentration whitening gel used in take-home products will not brighten your smile as many shades, and the results will not last as long.

 

Please contact our Modesto cosmetic dentists today to schedule your teeth whitening session at Sierra Dental Care, serving patients in Modesto, Manteca, Ceres, Turlock, Salida, and Ripon, California.