With Over-the-Counter Options Available, are In-Office Whitening Treatments Worth the Additional Cost?

You have consistently brushed, flossed, and rinsed your teeth as directed by your dental health professional, yet your smile is still not as bright white as you wish. Over time, it has begun to yellow. While a regular oral health regimen will go far in keeping your smile healthy and white, there is more to it. Factors including aging, genetics, the medications you take, and the food and drinks you ingest can all play a role in making your smile yellowed or stained. But is a professional teeth whitening treatment offered by Dr. Loc Tong and the team at  Gentle Dentistry in Tampa Bay, Florida, worth the cost? Let us take a look and see.

The Different Types of Whitening Procedures

There are two primary forms of whitening treatments and your dentist may typically provide one or both options.

• In-Office Treatment: When you go in for an in-office treatment, your dentist will apply a potent whitening gel that is activated by a special light on your teeth activated by a special form of light. This gel will be applied very carefully as it has considerable whitening properties.
• At-Home Treatment: If your dentist offers an at-home treatment, it will usually utilize a customized set of whitening trays. You will apply a milder form of the whitening gel used in-office to the tray and wear the trays for the time specified by your dentist.

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Is a Professional Whitening Treatment Worth the Cost?

While you can find over-the-counter whitening options, none of these will produce the same results you will find with a professional teeth cleaning. The power of the whitening agents used by your dentist is the key to achieving drastically improved results. Additionally, because of the strength of the whitening agent, it must be done under dental supervision. Your dentist will quickly examine your mouth before the whitening to ensure your teeth and gums are healthy enough for the treatment. The results you get from an in-office treatment will not only be vastly superior, but you will also see immediate results. All this makes a whitening treatment worth the cost.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Loc Tong at Gentle Dentistry, please call (813) 734-7102.