{"id":288,"date":"2022-04-14T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T11:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/?p=288"},"modified":"2022-08-15T23:17:37","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T23:17:37","slug":"why-to-get-professional-teeth-whitening-instead-of-store-bought","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/14\/why-to-get-professional-teeth-whitening-instead-of-store-bought\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Get Professional Teeth Whitening Instead of Store-Bought?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_286880598__1660604770_52272.jpg\" alt=\"Woman undergoing professional teeth whitening\" class=\"wp-image-289\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_286880598__1660604770_52272.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_286880598__1660604770_52272-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_286880598__1660604770_52272-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you\u2019ve decided to get your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/teeth-whitening.html\">teeth whitened<\/a>. Tired of yellow enamel, you want those pearly whites to live up to their name. However, you\u2019re facing a bit of a problem at the moment. Namely, you feel sure whether to get professional whitening or a store-bought kit. After all, what\u2019s the difference between the two approaches? Well, your Farmington dentist is here with the answer. To learn more, here are four advantages of professional teeth whitening over store-bought kinds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro Teeth Whitening Uses Stronger Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As it turns out, store-bought whiteners use little peroxide to bleach enamel white. Specifically, kits have as little as 10% of the material. On the other hand, dentist-approved gels have up to 40%. Therefore, kits aren\u2019t as effective as dentist\u2019s whitening agents. Even when a kit does show some effect, it usually takes longer than professional work to become visible. Plus, you&#8217;d likely need many store-bought kits to match the results of dentist-approved whitening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro Teeth Whitening is ADA-Approved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another upside to professional whitening is that the American Dental Association approves it. After studying the procedure, they confirmed it\u2019s reliable, safe, and effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same isn\u2019t true of all store-bought kits. While some have the ADA Seal of Acceptance, others harm teeth. For example, whitening toothpaste has abrasives that can erode tooth enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Dentist Can Personalize Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Store-bought kits can seem convenient, but they use a one-size-fits-all approach. As such, their treatment doesn\u2019t consider stain causes, tooth alignment, and so on. Depending on your situation, a kit might not work as well for you as it might for someone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, dentists customize their professional whitening procedures. Since they supervise your treatment, they\u2019ll account for important issues to ensure high-quality results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Store-Bought Kits Can Have Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One effect of teeth whitening treatments is tooth sensitivity. To prevent that from happening, dentists can control the peroxide in the gel for take-home whitening trays. Doing so lets them tailor your whitening to your sensitivity levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, store-bought kits cause sensitivity that you\u2019d have to wait out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, professional whitening with a dentist has perks that store-bought kits don\u2019t. Talk to your local dental practice to see if they could whiten your teeth in the coming days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/meet-us.html\">Dr. Thomas J. Peters<\/a> is a dentist in Farmington, CT, having earned his DMD from the University of Connecticut\u2019s School of Dental Medicine. Post-graduation, he gained the title of Master in the Academy of General Dentistry. In his work, Dr. Peters specializes in preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dental treatments, including emergency procedures as needed. He currently practices at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/\">Farmington Family Dental<\/a> and can be reached at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/contact-us.html\">his website<\/a> or by phone at <strong>(860)-677-8500.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019ve decided to get your teeth whitened. 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