Quick Summary
Professional whitening typically yields more noticeable results than drugstore products, for five reasons: higher concentrations of whitening agents such as hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, treatment customised to your goals, supervision by a dental professional, better application methods, and faster results. Merry Dental offers Philips ZOOM whitening, in-office or as a take-home kit.
Whether it’s for a profile picture on social media or just casual photos with family and friends, you smile bigger when you are confident your teeth are their whitest. If you are less-than-happy with the appearance of your teeth, one of the best ways to get a brighter smile is with a whitening treatment.
While you may have been tempted by the whitening products available at your local drugstore, those products are unlikely to help you achieve your bright smile goals. To be sure that you get the most effective whitening treatment possible, professional whitening is the best choice for a dazzling smile.
Keep reading to learn more about professional teeth whitening, including how they compare to drugstore products!
Why is Professional Teeth Whitening Better than Drugstore Products?
Studies show that professional teeth whitening treatments typically yield more noticeable and effective results in comparison to drugstore products. Here are several reasons why professional treatments will make your teeth whiter than drugstore products:
Concentration of Whitening Agents
Professional teeth-whitening treatments, whether performed in-office or through custom take-home kits, contain higher concentrations of whitening agents like hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. The higher concentrations of these agents allow for more effective stain removal and advanced levels of whitening.
Customization
Professional teeth whitening treatments can be customized to meet individual patients’ whitening goals. A dentist can assess a patient’s teeth and determine the appropriate concentration of whitening agents as well as the duration of the treatment to achieve the desired results.
Supervision
When you undergo professional teeth whitening, a dental professional monitors the entire process, ensuring that the whitening treatment is carried out correctly and safely. This supervision reduces the risk of overuse or misuse of the whitening agents, which can result in tooth sensitivity or other issues.
Application Methods
Professional teeth whitening methods often use advanced application techniques, such as light-activated whitening or custom-fitted trays, to ensure the whitening agents are evenly distributed and come into optimal contact with all of a patient’s teeth.
Speed of results
Professional teeth whitening can deliver noticeable results in just one session, while drugstore products might require several weeks of consistent use before noticeable changes occur.
What is ZOOM Whitening?
At Merry Dental, we offer our patients Philip’s ZOOM whitening treatment. ZOOM whitening can be performed in our office or used at home with our special kit.
With in-office ZOOM treatment, you can enjoy whitening results that can be up to eight shades lighter in just about an hour. When you come to the office for ZOOM whitening, your dental professional will first apply a special whitening gel to your teeth.
Then, they will use a special UV light, custom-designed by Philips, to activate the whitening gel, ensuring optimal whitening results. If you opt for ZOOM at-home whitening, Merry Dental is here to help you through every step of the process.
You will go home with custom whitening trays and professional strength whitening gel that can give you a whiter smile in as little as two weeks!
While drugstore whitening products may cost less in the short term, they can’t deliver the amazing results possible with a professional whitening treatment.
In-office whitening treatments use more effective whitening agents and offer custom whitening, all while being overseen by a dental professional who has the experience to give you the brightest smile possible!
Smile brighter in your next selfie with ZOOM whitening treatment at Merry Dental! Schedule an appointment at Merry Dental in Billerica, MA, today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is professional whitening stronger than a drugstore kit?
Professional treatments, whether in-office or through custom take-home kits, contain higher concentrations of whitening agents such as hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. The higher concentrations allow more effective stain removal and more advanced whitening.
What does supervision add?
When you undergo professional whitening, a dental professional monitors the entire process so the treatment is carried out correctly and safely. This reduces the risk of overuse or misuse of the whitening agents, which can result in tooth sensitivity or other issues.
How fast does in-office ZOOM whitening work?
With in-office ZOOM treatment, results can be up to eight shades lighter in about an hour. A whitening gel is applied to the teeth and then activated with a UV light custom-designed by Philips.
Can I do ZOOM whitening at home?
Yes. With ZOOM at-home whitening you go home with custom whitening trays and professional-strength whitening gel, which can give a whiter smile in as little as two weeks.
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