Teeth Whitening by Professional Dentists

If you have ever walked the aisles of your local drugstore, you know there are many different store-bought teeth whitening kits available for purchase. You may be tempted to throw one of these drugstore boxes into your shopping cart, but our dental office recommends avoiding these products. When it comes to teeth whitening, you get what you pay for—and store-bought whitening kits are a poor investment in your smile.

The problem with in-store teeth whitening products is that they are generically designed to treat every single customer who may purchase a kit. Teeth whitening is not a one-size-fits-all cosmetic dental treatment, yet these drugstore teeth whitening systems cater to their millions of potential customers with only one product. For this reason, many patients feel like they don’t see any difference when they use store-bought teeth whitening products.

If you purchase a boxed teeth whitening kit from a local store, you will receive the same materials as every other person who buys that kit. Your teeth whitening strips will be pre-cut to a uniform length, width, and thickness, and the teeth whitening gel will be pre-formulated to a uniform strength. Yet, teeth come in all different shapes, sizes, and lengths, and each person will want to whiten their teeth a different amount! Additionally, drugstore teeth whitening strips usually are not long enough to reach all of your teeth, which means the teeth toward the back of your mouth may not get whitened at all.

Store-bought teeth bleaching kits do not leave any room for customizing or improving your teeth whitening experience, which is why it’s a better use of your time and your money to whiten your teeth professionally.

Professional teeth whitening is a much better choice than drugstore teeth whitening for several reasons.

First, professional teeth bleaching treatments are designed and supervised by a licensed dentist. Dental supervision means that your professional whitening will always be safe for your teeth. Using our professional teeth whitening treatment eliminates the guesswork. You never have to wonder if your store-bought whitening kit contains harmful chemicals or will produce unwanted side effects.

As we discussed above, professional teeth whitening allows for a completely customizable experience that is not possible with drugstore varieties. When you choose professional teeth whitening, you can trust that your treatment plan was designed specifically for you.

Our dentists will create teeth whitening trays based on impressions of your smile, which means the trays will fit snugly around your teeth. You won’t ever have to deal with ill-fitting generic teeth whitening strips that move around or don’t stay on your teeth.

With professional teeth bleaching trays, you can rest assured that every tooth in your mouth receives the whitening gel rather than just the front few teeth.
Additionally, professional teeth whitening allows you to control the new shade of your smile completely. Whether you want to whiten your teeth slightly or want a dramatic transformation, we tailor the strength of your teeth bleaching gel to meet your treatment goals, which isn’t possible with store-bought kits. Professional teeth whitening results also typically last longer than results from over-the-counter treatments.

Our customized take-home teeth whitening kits are a convenient treatment option that offers the best teeth bleaching results.

When you are ready to begin your treatment, you will first visit our dental office so we can take impressions of your teeth. We then use these models to create a whitening tray that fits perfectly over your teeth. You will typically need to wear your teeth whitening trays for about an hour each day until you see the results you crave. You can wear your trays whenever it is convenient for you, and you can whiten your teeth from the comfort of your bed or couch!
Most of our patients see a visibly whiter smile after several days. Our dentists recommend wearing your teeth whitening trays for approximately two weeks for optimal results. Although this method will help lift away stubborn yellow and brown tooth stains, no teeth whitening results are permanent.

You will still need occasional follow-up teeth whitening treatments to keep your teeth bright and white. We strongly suggest getting a professional dental cleaning before any teeth whitening treatment. This will remove all traces of plaque on your teeth, giving you a “clean slate” for the most effective teeth whitening possible.

Professional teeth whitening is a great option if you have a special event on the horizon, such as a wedding or class reunion. The professional dental team at Oak Family Dental has years of experience with whitening teeth, and we can help you get your smile ready for any occasion.

Professional teeth whitening can make a dramatic difference not just in the way you look, but also in the way you feel about yourself. Teeth bleaching is the fastest, most affordable way to dramatically improve your appearance and give yourself a smile that you can be proud to show off.

Our take-home teeth whitening trays allow you to achieve a noticeably whiter smile from the comfort and convenience of your living room! You can whiten your smile on your own time and at your own pace.

If you are ready for a whiter smile, don’t wait another day to contact our dental office! Please give us a call to arrange a teeth whitening consultation in Metairie or Mandeville.