Your Teeth Whitening Guide

It is the holidays season, and your looks matter! White and straight teeth boost your self-esteem and motivate you to take better care of them.

We offer the most durable teeth whitening in Chaparral, and we will explain all about the different types.

1. In-Office Teeth Whitening 

For in-office teeth whitening in Sundance, your doctor will select a color that matches your skin. They will use either carbamide or peroxide hydrogen. 

First, they will retract your lips and cheeks with a lip retractor. Then, they will add a resin over the gum line to protect the gingiva since hydrogen peroxide burns it. Next, they will paint every tooth with the bleaching agent and let it act for half-hour. 

Once the time passes, your dentist will wash and dry it for the next layer for two applications of half-hour in total. 

Some professionals use a blue light to activate the product. It supposedly makes treatment faster. Instead of thirty-minute applications, they are eight-minute ones. 

There are no scientific studies that prove blue light's effectiveness; however, it increases the price of teeth whitening. Due to this reason, our dentist in Chaparral does not use light and obtains the same results for a lower price.

Once you are ready, your doctor will apply the desensitizing gel for tooth sensitivity. Depending on the patient, they have more or less. Some have nothing; however, our dentist in Sundance does it every time. They may provide you with a home product for reducing the symptoms.

If you are in pain due to sensitivity, you may also take any over-the-counter painkillers to alleviate soreness.

2. At-Home Teeth Whitening

If you are looking for teeth whitening near you, but you want to do it from the comfort of your house, at-home systems work excellently. We suggest you visit a dental professional before determining what product is best.

Home whitening kits have a lower concentration, so they work excellently for people with tooth sensitivity. These products have from 3 to 10% peroxide, while professional teeth whitening has around 40%.

If you are doing it at home, you must visit a dentist near you for an evaluation. They will monitor your oral health first and if everything is correct, proceed with the cosmetic treatment. They will take a mold of your mouth for whitening trays, which will take a week to be ready.

After your customized trays are ready, your dentist will give them to you with the products. Use them every day or every other day, depending on the recommendations and needs. 

Results take longer than in-office whitening; you will see them in about a couple of weeks.

In-Office vs. At-Home Systems

Both methods work just fine for whitening teeth. Some people prefer teeth whitening in a dental office because it delivers faster results. After a single session, your teeth are white. However, it depends on what you want; for example, people with sensitive teeth prefer a home kit because concentration is lower, and they tolerate it better.

The price is an important factor to keep in mind. In-office teeth whitening is usually more expensive because results last longer. You can have your teeth white for two or three years, but it will depend on your diet and habits. Avoid smoking, eating colored foods and drinks, ad keep excellent oral care if you want longer results.

Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss between teeth, and avoid sugary snacks for excellent oral care. It will make your dental procedures last, and you will prevent getting dental issues. 

And if you want an evaluation, you may schedule an appointment with us at your best convenience.