What’s the Best Teeth Whitening Method?

There are many methods, but finding the best teeth whitening will help you get your brightest smile.

Teeth whitening kits and bleaching trays can be purchased to help you get a whiter smile at home, but they don’t offer the same results as professional, in-office teeth whitening. Having the procedure done professionally is ideal, and there are several methods you can choose from for in-office teeth whitening.

Here are a few of the best teeth whitening methods and tips for choosing the one that’s right for you.

Two of the biggest names in professional teeth whitening are Phillips Zoom and Opalescence.

These products both contain hydrogen peroxide, and they are similar in price. Both procedures take approximately one hour to complete.

Each method produces instant, long-lasting results that would take much longer to achieve with at-home whitening strips and trays.

Philips Zoom whitening uses a hydrogen peroxide solution that is activated by a light. The Zoom solution is not as concentrated as other teeth whitening gels, so the light helps speed up the process.

During a Zoom consultation, your dentist will examine your teeth and gums to make sure you are healthy enough to have the procedure done. Those with gum disease or cavities should not use Zoom teeth whitening.

It’s also important to note that Zoom will not whiten dental implants or crowns. Before the procedure, the dentist will clean your teeth and cover the soft tissue in your mouth.

Some patients report feeling tingling in the mouth from the heat emitted by the Zoom lamp.

Containing 40% hydrogen peroxide, the Opalescence formula is much more concentrated, and it contains potassium nitrate to reduce tooth sensitivity after the whitening procedure.

After your dentist performs a shade analysis of your teeth, they will use a small brush to apply the gel. The procedure takes about an hour, and your teeth will get whiter over the following two days.

The Opalescence system works without a light and is less invasive than Zoom whitening.

No matter which whitening method you choose, you have to maintain your results if you want them to last.

Frequent brushing, flossing, and dental cleanings will help keep your teeth white.

After your whitening session, your dentist will probably give you a kit to take home. Using the at-home whitening kit will help you maintain your results.

If you smoke, quitting will prolong your results and improve your health.

Age, trauma, smoking, and certain medications can cause yellowing, but diet is one of the most manageable culprits. If you want to maintain the results of your whitening session, cutting back on soda, coffee, tea, and alcohol is a must.

If you’ve been thinking about having your teeth whitened, schedule an appointment with us today.

We will talk with you and answer your questions to help you choose the best teeth whitening method.

Contact us today to be able to show up to your next date, interview, or picture day with a brighter, whiter smile you can feel confident about.