Why You Need Professional Teeth Whitening

Professional whitening treatments from your dentist in Upland CA are the best way to whiten

Judging by the amount of advertisements on TV and the internet and the number of different over-the-counter whitening products available at pharmacies and drug stores, teeth whitening is practically a national obsession. It seems every toothpaste, mouthwash, and gum now has “whitening” as a value-added feature. But how well do these products really work? If you’ve tried them, you know the answer is not very well! In order to get the most noticeable whitening effect, you need a professional product.
Here are three reasons why professional teeth whitening from your cosmetic dentist in Upland CA is better than at-home whitening.

Professional Whitening is More Effective

At California Dental Group, we use the Rembrandt One Hour Smile Whitening Process to improve the color of your teeth by several shades. This process utilizes a special light-activated whitening gel to achieve dramatic whitening results in just 20 to 30 minutes of treatment. Our professional teeth whitening process is effective in reducing the appearance of stains caused by aging, medications, fluorosis, coffee, tea, red wine, smoking, etc.

Professional Whitening is More Comfortable

At-home whitening kits usually feature uncomfortable trays, strips that don’t stick right, or messy gels that get all over the place and irritate your gums. Professional whitening on the other hand is comfortable and convenient. All you have to do is lie back and let the dentist do all the work. There are no trays to cram into your mouth, no strips to fiddle with, and no risk of gum irritation because we apply a protective material to your gums before the treatment begins.

Professional Whitening is Safer

Professional teeth whitening uses stronger whitening compounds than at-home whitening products, but because you have an expert cosmetic dentist in Upland CA overseeing the procedure the process is actually safer than attempting to whiten teeth on your own at home. You’ll see a more noticeable whitening effect with less risk, and the effect should last longer too.

Things to Remember About Teeth Whitening

Remember, teeth whitening only works on real tooth enamel! So if you have a composite filling, a crown, a dental implant, or other dental work that part of your tooth will not change color. But that’s no reason not to whiten—your dentist in Upland CA can update your dental work after whitening so everything matches.