{"id":177,"date":"2024-02-15T16:07:21","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T16:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.granddentallakezurich.com\/blog\/?p=177"},"modified":"2024-03-08T16:41:10","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T16:41:10","slug":"professional-teeth-whitening-versus-store-bought-kits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.granddentallakezurich.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/15\/professional-teeth-whitening-versus-store-bought-kits\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional or Store-Bought Teeth Whitening: Which is Best?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You want to see a whiter, brighter smile, but you are leaning toward purchasing a store-bought kit for results. Although it may be cheaper and more convenient, the reality is that you\u2019ll unlikely achieve the whiter teeth you truly desire. Fortunately, there is an alternative option \u2013 professional teeth whitening<\/a>. With custom trays and bleaching gel that is designed to brighten teeth by several shades, you can experience a whiter, brighter smile. Keep reading to discover why it\u2019s always best to seek the help of a trusted dental professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Fact or Fiction: Professional Whitening is Better Than Store-Bought Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When comparing take-home whitening kits found at your local drugstore to those that are provided by a licensed cosmetic dentist, you will find that the results and experience of the latter are more reliable and worthy of your investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Store-bought whitening kits might seem like an obvious choice because of the cost and ease; however, not only are the ingredients used in the whitening agent (hydrogen peroxide) known to cause increased tooth sensitivity, but the results are often lackluster because they only target surface stains. As a result, you\u2019re left to spend more money and time trying to brighten your teeth while also harming the enamel over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With professional teeth whitening, you can count on receiving customized trays that are crafted using impressions taken of your teeth. This means that they fit more comfortably and correctly, and the bleaching agent uses higher-quality ingredients so that sensitivity is likely to be minimal or nothing at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does Take-Home Teeth Whitening Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When provided with a take-home whitening kit from your cosmetic dentist, you can expect to receive customized trays that look and feel great. In combination, you\u2019ll also receive a bleaching gel that you will dispense according to the instructions into the prefabricated trays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will wear the trays for a specific amount of time each day so that the whitening gel penetrates the enamel and begins to target darkened, stained areas of your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can usually take about two weeks to see noticeable results; however, this is different for each person, especially if stubborn stains are present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional teeth whitening is a cosmetic treatment that you do not want to attempt to try alone. By entrusting your smile to the experts, you\u2019ll walk away with beautiful results every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Grand Dental \u2013 Lake Zurich
<\/strong>At Grand Dental \u2013 Lake Zurich, cosmetic dentistry is just one of the many types of dental care we offer. Designed for teens, adults, and even seniors, patients can expect transformational results that truly last. If you are considering one or more of the available cosmetic treatments offered in-house, visit our website<\/a> or call (847) 443-3953<\/strong> to learn how we can help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You want to see a whiter, brighter smile, but you are leaning toward purchasing a store-bought kit for results. Although it may be cheaper and more convenient, the reality is that you\u2019ll unlikely achieve the whiter teeth you truly desire. Fortunately, there is an alternative option \u2013 professional teeth whitening. With custom trays and bleaching gel that is designed to brighten teeth by several shades, you can experience a whiter, brighter smile. 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