Get the Facts: Is Professional Tooth Whitening Really Worth the Cost?
We have helped many patients get impressively whiter teeth and we have had many patients ask us: Do we really need to do this at the dentist or can we do it at home? Yes, it will cost more to have it professional done but the truth is that the extra cost is well worth it. Read on to discover why and then contact California Dental Group at (800) 407-0161 if you would like to make an appointment to have your teeth whitened.
Professional Teeth Whitening Works Much More Quickly
How long are you willing to wait to have your teeth whitened? How many times do you want to have to apply a whitening substance before you can see even the slightest change? If you choose to do it yourself, you could end up waiting 12 weeks – yes, a full three months – before you see any results at all. If you want to see a significant change, you could be waiting over a year.
On the other hand, when you come to a dentist to have your teeth whitened, you will see the full results the day you leave our office. If you want to pay once and get incredible results, rather than pay for kit after kit just to maybe see a result many years later, then professional cleaning is the way to go.
Professional Teeth Whitening Gives You Options
While everyone wants to see results, not everyone wants the dramatic results instantly. Why? Because they worry that it would be obvious. They would prefer a gradual whitening over time – but generally they want that time to be less than 12 months and they want to know that they will see results. In this case, professional once again is the best option.
We can send you home with trays that you complete in the comfort of your own home. This will take several applications but the options we can give you are prescription strength and therefore will give you much strong results than you would see if you used the over the counter options.
Some Teeth Whitening Kits Are Not Safe
The sad truth is that some kits are not safe. Let us consider charcoal options for one. Will activated charcoal help whiten your teeth? For a very short period of time they will, yes. But do you know what else they will do? They will damage your teeth. They will remove enamel – permanently. While they may help with surface stains in the short run, they can cause bigger problems in the long run.
If you are considering your options then we hope you will consider working with California Dental Group. At a minimum, call us at (800) 407-0161 to come in for a consultation. We will talk to you about your options and let you know what to expect and how much it will cost.
