{"id":70,"date":"2020-11-19T20:57:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T20:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/?p=70"},"modified":"2024-05-21T12:27:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T12:27:04","slug":"what-makes-professional-teeth-whitening-better-than-store-bought-kits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/19\/what-makes-professional-teeth-whitening-better-than-store-bought-kits\/","title":{"rendered":"What Makes Professional Teeth Whitening Better Than Store-Bought Kits?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you on the quest for bright, white teeth? You\u2019re certainly not alone. In fact, a recent survey found that 85% of Americans would prefer a lighter smile. Fortunately, you can remove years of stubborn stains and discoloration with a teeth whitening<\/a> treatment from your dentist. But what is it about professional alternatives that make them far superior to the store-bought ones? Read on for the answer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1. Professional-Grade Whitening Agents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While both over-the-counter and professional whitening treatments use a peroxide solution, the amount<\/em> found in each varies greatly. In fact, the mild brightening gels used with store-bought options contain as little as 10%, while the professional-grade agents your dentist uses contain up to 40%! So, it\u2019s not hard to see why an in-office treatment can lighten your smile up to eight shades in a single visit while its competition consistently delivers lackluster results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2. No Flimsy Whitening Strips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to less than impressive whitening agents, store-bought kits rely on one-size-fits-all strips. However, since these applicators only cover your front teeth, patients may have an uneven or \u201cspotty\u201d outcome. On the other hand, professional treatments (even the take-home options) are custom-made for your unique smile goals. So, whether the gel is carefully painted on your teeth or you use a custom tray from the comfort of your own couch, you can have peace of mind knowing the end result will be effective and flawless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3. Treatment Administered by a Licensed Professional<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having a licensed professional supervising your treatment is crucial. Not only does it ensure your new and improved smile doesn\u2019t come at the cost of your oral health, but it also practically guarantees you\u2019ll get what you pay for. After all, while over-the-counter options are initially cheaper, the multiple purchases it takes to even get close to the effects of a professional treatment add up quickly, especially since the whitening agent is virtually ineffective once it interacts with your saliva. Therefore, it\u2019s best to lift stubborn stains safely and effectively the first time with your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are ready to have a bright, white grin, then talk to your dentist about scheduling an in-office or take-home whitening treatment. From there, you\u2019ll be one step closer to your dream smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since completing her dental doctorate at Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Suzanne Najjar<\/a> has helped countless patients in her community achieve bright, white beautiful smiles. In fact, it was the transformative process of improving someone\u2019s smile that originally piqued her interest in the field of dentistry! So, if you are interested in an in-office or take-home whitening treatment to lift stubborn stains and address unpleasant discoloration, visit her website<\/a> or give her a call at 972-230-1100<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Are you on the quest for bright, white teeth? You\u2019re certainly not alone. In fact, a recent survey found that 85% of Americans would prefer a lighter smile. Fortunately, you can remove years of stubborn stains and discoloration with a teeth whitening treatment from your dentist. But what is it about professional alternatives that make them far superior to the store-bought ones? Read on for the answer! (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-70","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":305,"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70\/revisions\/305"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=70"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=70"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}