Finally—spring has arrived! The signs are all around us: flowers are starting to sprout, the trees are blossoming and kids have reappeared in the park and on playgrounds. There’s a lot to smile about this time of year, so why not make sure your smile is as bright as the season? Your dentist in Williamstown offers both in-office teeth whitening and take-home kits. Let’s examine the differences between these two options and the advantages that each offers.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
If you are looking to whiten your smile in a hurry, then nothing beats our in-office whitening system. With this treatment, you will have a smile that is up to eight shades whiter in just about one hour. All you have to do is sit back in the dentist’s chair and relax, while we go to work on whitening your smile.
First, we’ll apply a protective coating to your gum tissue to minimize contact between your gums and the bleaching solution, which has the potential to be irritating but not harmful. Then, once this coating is in place, we’ll paint the whitening gel on your teeth. The active ingredient to whiten your teeth is either carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. Then, a halogen light is directed on your teeth to activate and accelerate the whitening process. Together, the gel and light break down and lift stains both from the surface of your teeth as well as from deep inside.
Take-Home Whitening Kits
Your cosmetic dentist in Williamstown also offers take-home whitening kits. With these, Dr. Kassem takes an impression of your teeth in order to create custom-fitted mouth trays. Because these hold the bleaching solution directly against your teeth, the results are far better than any over-the-counter product. We will give you professional grade whitening gel. Just fill the trays and wear them according to Dr. Kassem’s instructions—usually for about an hour each night for a couple of weeks. You’ll begin to see your smile whiten after the first treatment, but the most dramatic change will occur later.
If in-office whitening offers the advantage of speed, then at-home whitening offers the advantage of touch-ups. Whenever you notice that your smile is starting to look dull, you can simply use your mouth trays and gel for a few nights until your smile is white again.
Contact Our Office Today
Spruce up your smile this spring with either in-office or take-home teeth whitening. Call iSmile Dental Arts today to schedule your appointment.
