Teeth Whitening - 5 Reasons Why Getting it Done Professionally is Best

Advances in cosmetics and dentistry, has made a healthy, glowing smile more attainable. There are countless at-home teeth whitening kits available. What these products fail to mention is that the fastest, safest, and most effective way to whiten your teeth can only be found in a dentist’s chair. At De Necker Dentistry we offer two different teeth whitening treatments. We provide our patients with the best and latest in dentistry technology. Our practice has highly trained and skilled staff to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for our patients.

Why Whiten Your Teeth?

Over time, a person’s teeth becomes discoloured and stained. Unfortunately it happens to everyone, even those with pristine oral hygiene habits. This discolouration can be the result of multiple factors such as, overall health and diet. Coffee, tea, and red wine are some of the biggest stain causes, as well as smoking, tooth decay, drug use, and age.

Dull, stained and discoloured teeth can be difficult to live with. It may leave you feeling  embarrassed or self-conscious. You could find yourself smiling less, avoiding conversations, and even trying to find ways to cover your mouth when you speak. Having your teeth whitened by a professional is the quickest and easiest way to avoid issues.

5 Reasons Professional Whitening Is Best

So, what is it, exactly, about professional teeth whitening treatments that make them so much better than home treatments? Well, there are a few reasons but we’ve narrowed it down to the top five.

1. Fastest Way to Get Results

Professional treatments are simply the quickest way to get results, without a doubt. Home kits will not provide the fastest result in comparison to a dentist – both in the length of the individual applications and the entire course of treatment.

Professional treatments are usually done in a few sessions, which can range from 30-60 minutes long. They also can be completed in one, two-hour session when using the latest in teeth whitening treatments. This is an advantage over at-home kits, which often require many applications throughout the day for an average of 15 to 20 minutes at a time.

2. Easy and Convenient

Professional treatments save you the trouble and annoyance that comes with most home kits. You don’t have to fumble with the pieces and gels; you don’t have to worry about remembering to apply them multiple times a day, and you don’t have to worry that it will cause unnecessary damage to your teeth and mouth.

All you have to do is go to your appointment, sit back in the chair, relax, and let the dentist do all the work for you.

3. Effective

These kits can produce the same results as that of a professional treatment. Even some of the newer kits, which are starting to incorporate UV light and heat, this could be dangerous and simply can’t compare to the results achieved by professional grade equipment and years of training.

4. Safer Than Home Kits

In addition to being more effective, professional teeth whitening procedures are far safer than doing it on your own. All teeth whitening kits use a form of peroxide or bleach, which is diluted to be safe for use, however it can still cause harm over time, even if used correctly.

Damage caused by bleach may cause teeth to dry out and become dehydrated, this can result in in painful inflammation of the nerves in the teeth as well as damage to the tissue. It can also cause pain and discolouration to the gums and other delicate parts of the mouth. It has even been known to cause mild chemical burns.

While there is a risk of having some of the above mentioned happening with professional treatments, it is much lower because you have a highly trained individual to monitor you and the treatment the entire time.

5. Confidence and Peace of Mind

Coming to De Necker Dentistry will give you confidence and peace of mind in knowing that  these treatments are safe and you will achieve the desired results. It must be said that not all stains can be removed by bleaching. Discolouration from injury, for example, requires different procedures and approach. Additionally, certain health conditions can be aggravated by the process as well.

Consulting with a dental professional about the best course of treatment will save you money by stopping you from investing in kits that won’t deliver the best results. 

We recommend you contact De Necker Dentistry. We offer two teeth whitening treatments, in a safe professional environment

Teeth Whitening Procedures Offered at DeNecker Dentistry

The Zoom Teeth Whitening Procedure

Before the teeth whitening procedure commences, one of our dentist’s will examine your mouth and gums to make sure they are healthy. Once your mouth has been throughly examined and no problems detected, the whitening procedure will commence.

At De Necker Dentistry we use a hydrogen peroxide gel which activates the whitening. This gel is specifically formulated for this whitening procedure, which reacts to the blue wavelengths of the light system used during the procedure. During the whitening your gums are protected with isolation materials. The teeth whitening gel is applied and then activated by the light source. After 3-20 minute applications, the whitening process is complete.

The procedure is a very safe and effective treatment for the following reasons:

• Only an approved professional dentist may perform this procedure

• An LED light is used which is far safer than laser or UV rays

• The teeth whitening gel only contains 15% peroxide

• No structural changes of the teeth occur

• There will be no harmful effects on any of your fillings

Opalescence Treatment

Home kits are considered potentially harmful, but at DeNecker Dentistry we offer a treatment referred to as Opalescence. This whitening treatment is affordable and created to suit your lifestyle. It is a combination of an in-office treatment as well as a home treatment. This involves a 30-minute kick start treatment in the professional setting off our offices, and then we give you the product needed to take home. This allows you the freedom to determine the intensity of the white of your own teeth in the comfort of your own home. This treatment is completely safe, as we will give you clear instruction on what to do at home, after the kick-start session.

Contact De Necker Dentistry today and book an appointment. Get you confidence back with a dazzling set of white teeth. Love your smile and experience the De Necker Difference.